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Photos by: James Alvarez – Rock artist Brooks Nielsen, who is best known as the co-founder and lead singer of Southern California surf-psych band The Growlers, and who released his newest solo album, One Match Left, on June 3rd, 2022, performed at the Roxy in Los Angeles last night (June 29th).

By: Staff – Toronto-based rock band Harm and Ease is set to release their new EP Camino Loco on July 15 via CosmoCat Records. The album title, translating to “Crazy Road”, signifies the whirlwind journey that Harm and Ease have travelled, from the bustling and colourful streets of Argentina, to the bold, fast paced city … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Pop-Rock artist Josh Groban, who released his newest album, Harmony, on November 20th, 2020 via Reprise, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (June 28th) with New Orleans-based jazz band Preservation Hall Jazz Band, who released their newest album, A Tuba to Cuba, in 2019 via Sub Pop, and emerging singer-songwriter Eleri Ward, who released … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian alt-rock band Our Lady Peace, who released their newest album, Spiritual Machines 2, on October 29th, 2021 via Shelter Music Group as an NFT, performed at Massey Hall in Toronto last night (June 24th).

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Alt-Rock band The Glorious Sons, who released their newest album, A War on Everything, on September 13th, 2019 via Black Box, which followed up their 2019 live album, Live at Longboat Hall, performed at the Edmonton EXPO Centre in Edmonton, Alberta last night (June 23rd) with Canadian indie rock artist JJ Wilde, who released … Continue reading →

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Hip-Hop artist K.Flay, who released her newest album, Inside Voices / Outside Voices, on February 4th, 2022, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (June 23rd).

By: Staff – Toronto-based indie rock duo Soft Set is back with a new video for their new true crime-inspired track “Diamond”. Watch it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Diamond” is the 2nd single from Soft Set’s new album Still Life, which is set for release later this summer. Mastered by Simon Scott (Slowdive) at … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Beloved Hamilton-based indie rock band Arkells have announced the official release date for their seventh studio record, Blink Twice, coming September 23rd via Virgin / Universal Music Canada. The brand new companion album to the band’s current release, Blink Once, Blink Twice showcases a new collection of songs where Arkells continue to … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The Gaslight Anthem made a spectacular return to the stage this past Saturday night with their first full band performance in four years. The band surprised 200 fans in attendance at Garwood, NJ’s Crossroads (as well as a worldwide livestream audience) on Saturday, June 18 for what was to have been the … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – Rock band Dave Matthews Band, who released their newest album, Come Tomorrow, on June 8th, 2018 via RCA, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (June 22nd).

Photos by: Katrina Lat –  Experimental Pop artist Dorian Electra, who released their newest album, My Agenda, on October 16th, 2020, which featured appearances from Rebecca Black, Faris Badwan, Pussy Riot, Village People, The Garden, Dylan Brady, Clarence Clarity, Quay Dash, among others, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (June 21st) with Canadian … Continue reading →

Photos by: Madison Bullock –  Indie folk-rock band Mt. Joy, who released their newest album, Orange Blood, on June 17th, 2022, which featured the singles “Orange Blood”, and “Lemon Tree”, performed at Avondale Brewing Co. in Birmingham, Alabama last night (June 21st) with folk pop-rock artist Madison Cunningham, who released her newest EP, Wednesday, in 2020, which features covers of … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Alvvays have announced their 2022 fall tour dates. The tour will start in Chicago this October and hit all major US cities. They are also scheduled to play Courtney Barnett’s ‘Here and There Festival’ in August. All dates are listed below, and click here for more information. The band have also signaled … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Breaking more than a decade of omertà, The Mars Volta reawaken from their lengthy hiatus with the release of their new single and short film for “Blacklight Shine”. Watch/stream below. “Blacklight Shine” pulses with subtle brilliance, Caribbean rhythms underpinning sophisticated, turbulent songcraft. The song showcases guitarist/composer Omar Rodríguez-López and singer/lyricist Cedric Bixler-Zavala … Continue reading →

Photos by Diana Thompson – Acoustic rock duo Tenacious D, which features Golden Globe-nominated actor Jack Black, and who released their newest album, Post-Apocalypto, on November 2nd, 2018, performed at the Pioneer Courthouse Square in Portland, Oregon last night (June 19th).

Photos by: Emma Fischer – Edmonton-based synthpop band Purity Ring, who released their newest album, Womb, on April 3rd, 2020 via 4AD, performed at the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio last night (June 19th).

Photos by: Emma Fischer – UK indie pop band Bastille, who released their newest album, Give Me the Future, on February 4th, 2022 via EMI, performed at KEMBA Live! in Columbus, Ohio on June 17th.

By: Curtis Sindrey – Canadian indie rock band Walk Off The Earth, who released their newest album, Romeo Eats Vol. 1, on September 24th, 2021 via Golden Carrot, which was nominated for Children’s Album of the Year  at the 2022 Juno Awards, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (June 18th) with synthpop artist Kiesza, who released … Continue reading →

By: Staff – There’s nothing easy about wanting someone who doesn’t want you back. Emerging alternative synthpop artist and producer NEAVV’s new single, “Want You,” is a dark jam for anyone having a hard time moving on from the love story they thought was theirs. Stream it exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Want You” was … Continue reading →