Photos by: Tyler Roberts – JUNO Award-winning indie rock band The Beaches, who released their newest album, Sisters Not Twins (The Professional Lovers Album), in 2022, which combines their 2019 EP, The Professional, and their 2021 EP, Future Lovers, performed at Midway in Edmonton, Alberta last night (May 21) with rock band The Blue Stones, who released their newest album, Hidden Gems, on March … Continue reading
Photos by: Madison Bullock – Los Angeles-based alt-rock band Wallows, who released their newest album, Tell Me That It’s Over, on March 25th, 2022 via Atlantic, performed at Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta last night (May 20th).
Photos by: Katherine Colwell – Synthpop band Future Islands, who released their newest album, As Long As You Are, on October 9th, 2020 via 4AD, which featured the singles “For Sure”, “Thrill”, “Moonlight”, and “Plastic Beach”, performed at Midway in Edmonton, Alberta last night (May 19th) with Olympia, Washington-based indie rock band Oh, Rose, who released their newest album, While My … Continue reading
Photos by: Kelli Binnings – Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós, who released a soundtrack to the Icelandic poem Hrafnagaldr Óðins titled Odin’s Raven Magic on December 4th, 2020, which served as a collaboration between Sigur Rós and Icelandic artists Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson, Steindór Andersen, Páll Guðmundsson and Maria Huld Markan Sigfúsdóttir, performed at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles … Continue reading
Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Canadian pop-punk artist Avril Lavigne, who released her newest album, Love Sux, on February 25th, 2022 via Elektra/DTA performed at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta last night (May 19th).
By: Staff – After completing a UK headline tour which included a triumphant four-night run at London’s Olympia in front of a combined audience of 40,000 people, Foals are set to take the sun-kissed sounds of their ‘Life Is Yours’ album to an array of major festivals this summer. As the June 17th release of … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Heavy Metal band Megadeth, who will release their new album, The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!, on July 8th, 2022 via Tradecraft/Universal, which will feature the single “Killing Time”, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (May 18th) with Groove metal band Lamb of God, who released their self-titled eighth … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Canadian country music singer-songwriter Danielle Ryan has released the fourth video for her new video project entitled “Country Songs That Raised Me”. The “Country Songs That Raised Me” project features videos of live performance covers of seven classic country songs. The project will follow a week after the release of Danielle’s … Continue reading
By: Staff – Riverfest Elora has announced its 2022 lineup. This year’s festival will feature performances by Alessia Cara, The Glorious Sons, Mother Mother, The Strumbellas, and more! The lineup also features two recent 2022 Juno Award winning artists in Jessia (Breakout Artist of the Year) and Charmaine (Rap Single of the Year) with Omega … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Prism Prize, an annual awards event that recognizes outstanding artistry in music video production, announced today the Top 10 Canadian music videos of the year eligible for the 2022 Grand Prize, as voted by a jury of more than 130 of the top minds in Canadian music, film, and media arts. … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – UK electronic band Elder Island, who released their newest album, Swimming Static, in 2021, which followed up their 2019 album, The Omnitone Collection, performed at the Axis Club in Toronto last night (May 16th).
By: Staff – Gorillaz has confirmed a 2022 North American tour. The tour is Gorillaz’ first Stateside trip since the 2018 trek that concluded with the inaugural Demon Dayz Festival L.A., and is the band’s only planned North American outing on the horizon. Gorillaz will once again be brought to life by Damon Albarn and … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Toronto-based alt-rock band Mountain Head, who released their newest EP, Backseat, on March 18th, 2022, performed at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night (May 13th).
Photos by: Kelli Binnings – Alt-Rock band 311, who released their newest album, Voyager, on July 12th, 2019 via BMG, which featured the singles “Good Feeling”, “Don’t You Worry”, “Crossfire”, performed at the Ventura Theater in Ventura, California last night (May 12th).
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of The Bros. Landreth’s (Joey Landreth & Dave Landreth) new album, Come Morning, the emerging folk/Americana duo curated an exclusive Spotify playlist featuring tracks that inspired the making of the album! Stream it below. The most immersive, emotive record of the Landreths’ career, Come Morning finds the duo … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – It’s the classic love story. Boy sees a photo of a girl. Falls in love instantly. And immediately goes on a Lord of the Rings-worthy journey to rescue his true love. Canadian Opera Company’s new production of the Mozart classic “The Magic Flute” is a very charming fairy tale that shows that true … Continue reading
Photos by: Annie Schutz – Canadian pop-punk band Sum 41, who released their seventh album, Order in Decline, on July 19th, 2019 via Hopeless, which featured the singles “Out for Blood”, “A Death in the Family”, “Never There”, and “45 (A Matter Of Time)”, performed at House of Blues Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio last night with (May 11th) with … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Australian punk rock band The Chats, who will release their new album, Get Fucked, on August 19th, 2022 via Bargain Bin/Cooking Vinyl Australia, which will follow up their 2020 album, High Risk Behaviour, and which will feature the singles “Struck By Lightning”, and “6L GTR”, performed at the Velvet Underground in Toronto … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Toronto-based alt-rock band Mountain Head, who released their newest EP, Backseat, on March 18th, 2022, took a stroll around the Kensington Market area in downtown Toronto for a new photoshoot.
By: Staff – British Columbia-based accordion-led folk/country/punk band Danny Bell & His Disappointments are back with a new video for “Killing Birds”, which can be watched exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “‘Killing Birds’ is the first single and title track from Danny Bell & His Disappointments’ new EP set for release on June 2nd. The … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Shins are bringing their classic 2001 debut album Oh, Inverted World to life in its entirety with a 21st anniversary tour this summer. Beginning on July 12th in San Francisco, the band will embark on a two month tour of North America performing the landmark album from start to finish — … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Canadian country music singer-songwriter Danielle Ryan has released the third video for her new video project entitled “Country Songs That Raised Me”. The “Country Songs That Raised Me” project features videos of live performance covers of seven classic country songs. The project will follow a week after the release of Danielle’s … Continue reading
Photos by: Lina Glasir – Grammy-nominated rap-rock band Limp Bizkit, who released their newest album, Still Sucks, on October 31st, 2021 via Suretone, which featured the single “Dad Vibes”, performed at the Palladium in Worcester, Mass. last night (May 10th) with hip-hop artist $NOT, who released his newest album, Ethereal, on February 11th, 2022 via 300, UK-based … Continue reading
By: Staff – Acclaimed singer-songwriter Scarlett Flynn is back with a new video for her single “Sour in the Sun”. Watch it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. After 15 years as the co-creator and co-lead vocalist of Running Red Lights, Scarlett Flynn is stepping into the spotlight for her solo debut. She unveils lead single … Continue reading
Photos by: Kirsten Sonntag – Synthpop artist Lights, who released her newest album, Pep, on April 1st, 2022 via Fueled By Ramen, which will feature the singles “Prodigal Daughter”, “Real Thing” (feat. Elohim), “Salt and Vinegar”, and “In My Head” (feat. Josh Dun), performed at History in Toronto on May 7th with EDM artist Felix Cartal, who released his … Continue reading
Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Post-Rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor, who released their newest album, G_d’s Pee at State’s End!, on April 2nd, 2021, which was produced by Jace Lasek (Wolf Parade, Patrick Watson, Land of Talk, Suuns,Young Galaxy), performed at Bridgeworks in Hamilton, Ontario last night (May 6th) with Toronto-based folk singer-songwriter Jennifer Castle, who … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – Australian alt-rock band Gang of Youths, who released their newest album, Angel in Realtime, on February 25th, 2022 via Mosy/Warner, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (May 6th).
Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Swedish heavy metal band Opeth, who released their newest album, In Cauda Venenum, on September 27th, 2019 via Moderbolaget/Nuclear Blast, which featured the singles “Heart in Hand” / “Hjärtat vet vad handen gör”, and “Dignity” / “Svekets Prins”, performed at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta last night (May 5th) with Atlanta-based heavy … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian Opera Company’s new production “La Traviata” is a captivating, yet heartbreaking story about doomed true love and the ugliness of society. The story follows Violetta Valéry, a Parisian courtesan and charismatic party host, as she enjoys a bougie lifestyle throwing countless extravagant parties in the fanciest of rooms (think elaborate chandeliers, fine wallpaper, and … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Singer-Songwriter Tai Verdes, who released his newest album, TV, on May 20th, 2021 via Fourth Wall/Last Nite/Arista, which featured the singles “Stuck in the Middle”, “Drugs”, “Bad Bad News”, “We Would Have Some Cute Kids”, and “A-O-K”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (May 5th) with Toronto-based … Continue reading
By: Staff – A Day To Remember have announced an epic run of new North American tour dates featuring special guests The Used, The Ghost Inside (on select dates), Beartooth, Bad Omens, Movements, and Magnolia Park. “Just Some Shows” and “Just Some More Shows” will kick off July 27th in Baltimore, MD and traverse the … Continue reading
By: Staff – Carly Rae Jepsen has shared her new single “Western Wind.” Produced by Rostam Batmanglij “Western Wind” is available now at all digital retailers via 604 Records. “Western Wind” inhabits a warm and hypnotic atmosphere achieved through a delicate tapestry of elements: sunlit guitar tones, soulful piano melodies, the luminous textures of Hammond … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto soul-pop singer, songwriter, producer and director, Domanique Grant, has released the first instalment of her double-EP, QUEEN/DOM. Titled Chapter 1: Queen, the songs on the EP deliver an array of sonic elements, infectious production and introspective, inspiring lyrics about the human journey to generational healing, forgiveness, worthiness and ultimately claiming your … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Canadian country music singer-songwriter Danielle Ryan has released the second video for her new video project entitled “Country Songs That Raised Me”. The “Country Songs That Raised Me” project features videos of live performance covers of seven classic country songs. The project will follow a week after the release of Danielle’s … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Brooklyn-based indie rock band The Hold Steady, who released their newest album, Open Door Policy, on February 19th, 2021 via Positive Jams, performed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night (May 4th).
By: Curtis Sindrey – Blues-Rock singer-songwriter John Mayer, who released his newest album, Sob Rock, on July 16th, 2021 via Columbia, which featured the singles “New Light”, “I Guess I Just Feel Like”, “Carry Me Away”, “Last Train Home”, and “Wild Blue”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (May 2nd) with Grammy-winning indie pop singer-songwriter Alexander 23, who released his … Continue reading
Photos by: Aaron Quintanilla – GRAMMY-winning, alternative rock pioneers, The Smashing Pumpkins, who released their newest album, Cyr, on November 27th, 2020 via Sumerian, which featured the singles “Cyr”/”The Colour of Love”, “Confessions of a Dopamine Addict”/”Wrath”, “Anno Satana”/”Birch Grove”, “Ramona”/”Wyttch”, and “Purple Blood”/”Dulcet in E”, performed at Tech Port Center + Arena in San Antonio, Texas last night (May … Continue reading
By: Staff - Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced NY and LA tour dates this fall. They’ll perform October 1st, 2022 at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium and October 6th at LA’s Hollywood Bowl. These shows will be joined by The Linda Lindas and a TBA special guest in NYC, and Japanese Breakfast and The Linda Lindas … Continue reading
Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – JUNO-winning and Polaris Prize-shortlisted hip-hop artist Shad, who released his newest album, TAO, on October 1st, 2021, which featured the songs “Out of Touch”, featuring pHoenix Pagliacci, “Work”, featuring Skratch Bastid, and “Storm”, featuring pHoenix Pagliacci and George Elliott Clarke, performed at Warehouse in St. Catharines last night (April 29th) with DJ/Producer Paul … Continue reading
By: Staff – Murder by Death have announced the forthcoming release of a new album, Spell/Bound. The LP will be released on July 29. Today they kick off a new Kickstarter campaign which is available HERE. They note: We are excited to be pre-selling our new album Spell/Bound on Kickstarter! We’re self-releasing this record, so … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Vancouver-based pop/R&B artist Connor Nelson is back with his brand new, R&B/Pop single “Black” – a song about dating in the modern age and the unfortunately common occurrence of “ghosting”. Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “After getting left on read and subsequently being ghosted, I decided to get something … Continue reading
By: Staff – Metric have announced the release of their new album, Formentera, on July 8th. They’ve also shared a new video for the first single titled “All Comes Crashing.” Watch it below. “Not everyone has a conventional life with conventional relationships,” says front woman Emily Haines. “All Comes Crashing” is a love song that … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Canadian country music singer-songwriter Danielle Ryan has released the first video for her new video project entitled “Country Songs That Raised Me”. The “Country Songs That Raised Me” project features videos of live performance covers of seven classic country songs. The project will follow a week after the release of Danielle’s … Continue reading
By: Staff – Wilco has announced their new album, Cruel Country, out May 27th via dBpm Records and present their new single, “Falling Apart (Right Now).” Stream the track below. Cruel Country, a substantial two-disc exploratory work, arrives the same weekend as the band’s beloved Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, MA, where they will … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging alternative R&B artist and producer Jesse Maxwell is back with a new live performance video for his romantic new single “lovecrime”. Watch it below exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine. “lovecrime” is full of vulnerability in terms of both the reflective lyricism and stripped-down production. The video was directed by Eric Kingsbury and … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Portland-based indie rock band Typhoon, who released their newest album, Sympathetic Magic, on January 22nd, 2021 via Roll Call Records, performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto last night (April 25th).
By: Staff – Rolling Loud has announced their expansion into Toronto in the form of a new music festival called Rolling Loud Toronto, its first ever festival in Canada and its fourth festival in four different countries in 2022. Making a new home in the most multiculturally diverse city in North America, the upcoming Rolling … Continue reading