Aesthetic Magazine | Album Reviews, Concert Photography, Interviews, Contests

By: Curtis Sindrey – Rock band Journey, who released their newest album, Freedom, on July 8th, 2022 via BMG, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Nov. 4th).

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Irish folk band Amble, who released a live album titled Live from Dublin II on February 26th, 2026 via Warner, which followed up their July 2025 live album, Live from Dublin, and their May 2025 debut studio album, Reverie, performed at History in Toronto last night (Nov. 2nd) with folk singer-songwriter … Continue reading →

Photos by: Minhal Enam –  R&B artist Bryson Tiller, who released his newest album, Solace & The Vices, on October 2, 2025 via TrapSoul/RCA, which featured guest appearances from BossMan Dlow, Rick Ross, Plies, T-Pain, BabyDrill, Luh Tyler, and Bun B, among others, performed at Rogers Arena in Vancouver last night (Oct. 30th) with Canadian … Continue reading →

Photos by: Daniel D’Souza – Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, who released their newest album, Blood Dynasty, on March 28th, 2025 via Century Media, which featured the singles “Dream Stealer”, “Liars & Thieves”, “Blood Dynasty”, “Paper Tiger”, “A Million Suns”, “Illuminate the Path”, “Break the Spell”, and “March of the Miscreants”, performed at … Continue reading →

Photos by: Dave Blass – Heavy metal band W.A.S.P., who released their newest album, Reidolized: The Soundtrack to The Crimson Idol, on February 2nd, 2018 via Napalm, which followed up their 2015 album, Golgotha, which served as their last studio album with drummer Mike Dupke, performed at the Grove in Anaheim on October 31st with … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Alt-rock band Blue October, who plan to release a live album titled Storytelling on November 6th via Up Down Records, which will follow up their 2024 studio album, Happy Birthday, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 31st) with singer-songwriter Danny Malone, who released his newest single … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Harry Potter: Visions of Magic in Toronto is a spellbinding experience that invites visitors to step beyond the pages and into the imaginative world of the wizarding universe. Rather than simply viewing familiar characters and settings from a distance, guests are encouraged to explore, interact, and become part of the magic. From … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Punk rock band L7, who released their newest album, Scatter the Rats, on May 3rd, 2019 via Blackheart, which served as the band’s first album in 20 years, following the band’s 2014 reunion, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 29th) with Minneapolis-based punk rock band Vial, who … Continue reading →

Photos by: Daniel D’Souza – EDM artist John Summit, who released his newest album, Ctrl Escape, on April 15th, 2026 via Experts Only/Darkroom, which featured the tracks “Lights Go Out”, “Shadows” (with Lavinia), “With Me” (with Julia Wolf), “Sata” (with Rohaan), “All the Time” (with The Chainsmokers and Ilsey), “Chica 305” (with Feid), “Shades of … Continue reading →

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Canadian indie folk band Reuben and the Dark, who released a collaborative EP titled All These Roads, in 2025 with Kainai band Bullhorn Singers, which was longlisted for the Polaris SOCAN Song Prize at the 2025 Polaris Music Prize, performed at the Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines on October 22nd.

By: Curtis Sindrey – Hip-Hop artist Mike D, who is best known as acclaimed New York-based hip-hop trio Beastie Boys, and who released his debut solo album, Thank You, on August 28th, 2026 via Capitol, which featured the singles “Switch Up”, “What We Got”, “True Colors”, and “Crypto”, and featured production by Tyran Donaldson (Rhianna, SZA, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Taija Grey –  Synthpop duo Sylvan Esso, who released their newest album, Ow ∞, on September 11th, 2026 via Psychic Hotline, which featured the singles “Hot Slob”, and “Sledge”, and which followed up their 2022 album, No Rules Sandy, performed at History in Toronto last night (Oct. 19th) with Canadian indie rock artist … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop-Punk band AFI, who released their newest album, Silver Bleeds the Black Sun…, on October 3, 2025 via Run for Cover, which featured the singles “Behind the Clock”, “Holy Visions”, “Ash Speck in a Green Eye”, and “Voidward, I Bend Back”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night … Continue reading →

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Acclaimed indie rock artist Joel Plaskett, who released his newest album, One Real Reveal, on September 13th, 2024, which followed up his 2022 album, The Window Inn Sessions, performed at The Sanctuary – Centre for the Arts in Ridgeway, Ontario last night (Oct. 18th) with folk singer-songwriter Alexander Gallant, who … Continue reading →

Photos by: Daniel D’Souza – Brooklyn-based doom metal band Castle Rat, who released their newest album, The Bestiary, in 2025 via King Volume Records/Blues Funeral Recordings, which followed up their 2024 debut album, Into the Realm, performed at the Opera House in Toronto last night (Oct. 17th) with gothic rock/heavy metal band Unto Others, who released … Continue reading →

Photos by: Dave Blass – Heavy metal band Quiet Riot, who released their newest album, Hollywood Cowboys, on November 8th, 2019 via Frontiers, and who announced that 23-year-old John Torra as their new lead singer in September 2026, performed at the Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles on October 16th.

Photos by: Curtis Sindrey – Canada delivered a historic performance in front of a record-breaking 18,621 home crowd at BMO Field, overcoming world number one England by a score of 24-21 to secure their first ever home-soil victory over the Red Roses and end the visitors’ 41-match unbeaten streak. “I am just excited about the win, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Daniel D’Souza – Pop-punk band The Linda Lindas, who released their newest album, Gotta Get Out, on August 28th, 2026, which featured the singles “Burning Out”, and “Closer”, and which followed up their 2024 album, No Obligation, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on Oct. 12th with singer-songwriter Adan Diaz, who … Continue reading →

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – Americana/alt-country artist Lucinda Williams, who released her newest album, World’s Gone Wrong, on January 23rd, 2026 via Highway 20/Thirty Tigers, which featured guest appearances from Mavis Staples, Brittney Spencer, and Norah Jones, and which followed up her 2023 album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart, performed at the Horseshoe … Continue reading →

Photos by: Daniel D’Souza – Punk rock band Pinhead Gunpowder, which features Billie Joe Armstrong (guitar, vocals) and Jason White (guitar, vocals) of Green Day, and who released their newest album, Unt, on October 18th, 2024 via 1-2-3-4 Go!, which was produced by Chris Dugan (Green Day), performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Blues singer-guitarist Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, who released his newest album, Hard Road, on September 26, 2025 via Red Zero, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 10th).

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – Acclaimed artist DJ Shadow, who released his newest album, Action Adventure, on October 27th, 2023 via Mass Appeal, which featured the single “Ozone Scraper”, and which followed up his 2019 album, Our Pathetic Age, which featured collaborations with Run the Jewels, Ghostface Killah, Nas, and Raekwon, performed at History in Toronto last night (Oct. … Continue reading →

Photos by: Vlasta Titova – UK pop/R&B/soul artist Jessie Ware, who released her newest album, Superbloom, on April 17th, 2026 via EMI, which featured the singles “I Could Get Used to This”, “Ride”, “Automatic“, and “Sauna”, and followed up her 2023 album, That! Feels! Good!, which featured the singles “Free Yourself”, “Pearls”, “Begin Again”, “Freak … Continue reading →

Photos by: Krysia Caldwell – R&B/Soul/Hip-Hop artist Teddy Swims, who released his newest album, I’ve Tried Everything but Therapy (Part 2), on January 24th, 2025 via Warner, which featured the singles “Bad Dreams”, “Are You Even Real”, and “Guilty”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Oct. 5th with soul band St Paul and the … Continue reading →

Photos by: Simon Leung – Indie rock band Modest Mouse, who released their newest album, An Eraser and a Maze, on June 5th, 2026 via Glacial Pace Recordings, performed at Meridian Hall in Toronto last night (Oct. 5th).

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Swedish power metal band Sabaton, who released their newest album, Legends, on October 17th, 2025 via Better Noise, which featured the singles “Templars”, “Hordes of Khan”, “The Duelist”, “Lightning at the Gates”, “Crossing the Rubicon”, “I, Emperor”, and “A Tiger Among Dragons”, performed at the Edmonton Convention Centre in Edmonton on Oct. … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Rock/Pop/R&B artist Steve Lacy, who released his newest album, Oh Yeah?, on January 17th, 2026 via RCA, performed at Coca Cola Coliseum in Toronto on Oct. 5th.

Photos by: Liam Quintanilla – Hip-Hop artist Pouya, who released his newest EP, Butter, in 2026, which followed up his 2024 EP, Chrome Casketz 2: Armageddon, performed at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, Texas last night (Oct. 4th) with hip-hop artist Ramirez, who released his newest album, BRABUS & LORINSERS, in 2026, which followed … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Cynthia Erivo, and Daniel Ings attended the “Prima Facie” premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 13th. Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (Wicked) stars in this adaptation of Suzie Miller’s globally acclaimed play that examines what happens when an ambitious barrister who primarily defends those accused of sex … Continue reading →