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By: Staff – Emerging singer-songwriter Corbin Randall is back with his new single “On the Line”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “This song reflects on the fact that despite fear of the unknown, uncontrollable situations, and limited perspective – we can still stand up for what’s “On the Line”, said Randall. “I wrote … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The Flaming Lips have released a brand new track titled “Flowers of Neptune 6,” their first new recording of 2020. Produced by Dave Fridmann and The Flaming Lips, “Flowers of Neptune 6” reflects the gentler side of The Lips paisley oeuvre and melodically flows downstream into a welcoming wormhole of wistful summer pop. The track is accompanied … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging singer-songwriter Emily Rowed is back with a new lyric video for her track “Shipwreck”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “I made this stop-motion lyric video in my room out of my neighbour’s surf magazines, it took about 100 hours,” said Rowed. “My new song “Shipwreck” is the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Indie rock band Fast Romantics have announced that their highly anticipated new album, Pick It Up, which will be released on August 6, 2020, via Postwar Records. The self-produced album is now available to pre-order HERE. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled the title track and its accompanying quarantine-friendly video, which … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Chicago-based punk trio The Lawrence Arms will release Skeleton Coast, their first album in six years, on July 17. The band offers a glimpse at the record with the release of the first single from the new record, “PTA”, which can be streamed below. Skeleton Coast was recorded 30 miles east of … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In the wake of her postponed spring tour, Waxahatchee has announced a series of livestreams that will take her through her entire discography. A full schedule and rundown is below. Tickets $15 per show and $50 for the entire series. Katie had this to say about the shows: “I’m announcing a run … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Renowned producer Wax Tailor, in collaboration with US Rap sensation D Smoke, has released his latest single “Keep It Movin’”, a solar banger with electro-funk accents. The track was recorded during the quarantine from both sides of the Atlantic and is not only a feel-good song but also a combativeness anthem. D … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Bright Eyes have released a third song from their forthcoming new album. “This whole town looks empty, but we knew it wouldn’t last/ Behind bulletproof windows they’re still wiring the cash/ Whatever they could scrape up, whatever that they had/ there’s a lot of mouths to feed through this famine,” sings Conor … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Kiesza has announced details for her comeback album, Crave, which is set for release on August 14th, 2020 via her own label Zebra Spirit Tribe. The acclaimed synthpop artist also shared a new music video for the title track, which you can watch below. Directed by Emmy award winning producer James Barker (Queer Eye, Pawn Stars, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Stop the presses! Twenty years in the making, the Gorillaz ALMANAC is the very first annual by Gorillaz, published this October in partnership with the renowned Z2 Comics. Inspired by the great British tradition of the hardback annual, the Gorillaz ALMANAC is a full colour, one-of-a-kind, fun-packed, 120+ page, sideways homage to … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! A24 Films was founded in 2013 has been the home to some … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Tough times don’t last, tough people do. Those words have never been more relevant as the world faces the challenges of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. Together with Safeway Canada, Brett Kissel has announced ‘Brett Kissel – Live at the Drive-In,’ a social distancing drive-in country music concert taking place on Saturday, June … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Rich Aucoin shares new single and video for “Reset” and announces 4th album entitled United States. Aucoin wrote the album, observing the America from the ground level, while cycling across it for Mental Health America (as well as the Canadian Mental Health Association). While taking this Robert Frank approach, Aucoin composed a … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging Vancouver-based artist Kele Fleming is back with a new video for her track “Compassion Machine”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Compassion Machine” is the 2nd single to be released from Kele Fleming’s 4th solo album The Song I’ll Write For My Whole Life (out in October 2020).  Kele wrote “Compassion … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Sharon Van Etten and Joshua Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) have collaborated on a cover of Nick Lowe’s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding?,” which premiered last week in Hulu’s new TV series, The Great. Today, they present the song’s video, directed by Matthew Daniel Siskin. Filmed in quarantine, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The National frontman Matt Berninger has announced details for his debut solo album, Serpentine Prison, which is set for release on October 2. The album, produced by famed Memphis multi-instrumentalist Booker T. Jones will be released via Book Records, a new imprint formed by Berninger and Jones in conjunction with Concord Records. In celebration … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Phoebe Bridgers has shared a new song from her upcoming sophomore solo album, Punisher, to be released on Dead Oceans on June 19th. Originally entitled “ICU,” the song’s spelling has been changed to “I See You,” for its release on digital platforms. Bridgers explains the title change with: “*gestures at entire world*”.  … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging artist Vaeda Black is back with her new track “Cigs”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Saverio and I wrote “Cigs” when the quarantine just started when people were really social distancing and staying inside,” said Black. “I was experimenting with using Logic making beats that week and … Continue reading →

When Cecilia’s abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Enter below to win one (1) Blu-Ray copy of The Invisible Man. You must … Continue reading →

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! In this episode, Bruce Franks Jr., a twice elected representative for the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Pop-infused indie rock quartet Monowhales have reimagined their hit single “RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down)” with an acoustic version available today. Stream “RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down) (Acoustic)” below. “We produced the song ourselves in Toronto. We wanted to take the upbeat vibrancy of the original song and create a … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The faithful remaster of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 will include blockbuster songs from the original franchise. We wanted to share a look at the track list. The game will launch on September 4, 2020, but in the meantime, fans can listen to the songs from both games on Spotify, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – El-P, perhaps best known as one half of powerhouse rap duo Run the Jewels, recently announced an extensive reissue campaign of his full solo catalog via Fat Possum Records. Unavailable for nearly a decade, January 2020 marked the digital release of I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead, on streaming services for the very … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Caribou fans, rejoice! Continuing the stream of remixes from his latest, acclaimed LP Suddenly, Dan Snaith enlists good friend Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, for a new take on “Never Come Back”. The track first premiered as part of Four Tet’s Boiler Room: Streaming from Isolation set and is now available everywhere. … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Vancouver-based multi-platinum DJ and producer Shaun Frank is back with a new video for his brand new single “On Your Mind”, which features vocals by Quebec singer Alicia Moffet, and which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Frank is known for having helped The Chainsmokers’ Andrew Taggart write & compose the Billboard #1 single and Diamond certified hit … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Montreal-based multi-instrumentalist, Venus Furs is back with his new single “Page Before”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Page Before” is a song about walking into a party with a weird vibe, only to discover that you are walking into your own wake.  There’s a nod to We Are Scientists in the lyrics (“the scene … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging artist Corrin Campbell is back with her new single “Pieces”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “This song came from a dark time for me – fighting against misogyny, a man who wanted to sequester and silence me entirely,” said Campbell. “The only thing I could do in … Continue reading →