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By: Staff – Iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler announced the return of his GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie’s Fund on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the exclusive gala promises to be an unforgettable night building off of the inaugural celebration in 2018. Featuring a can’t-miss performance by Aerosmith, the … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Lux Prima, the forthcoming collaborative album from Karen O and Danger Mouse, is set for release on March 15th via BMG. The duo also dropped a new video for album cut “Woman,” which you can watch below. The album’s title track, their debut recording as a duo, was released in November. “‘Woman’ came like a bolt … Continue reading →

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Folk-Rock singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright, who released her newest album, Goodnight City, on November 11th, 2016 via Cadence Music/PIAS, performed at the Great Hall in Toronto last night (Jan. 15th).

By: Staff – Mac DeMarco is pleased to announce a 2019 North American tour, which will see him play some of his biggest headline shows to date, including the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco and Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Bandshell, plus a return to the Red Rocks Amphitheater. Additionally, DeMarco will play select festivals, including … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Next month Bayonne, the project of one man studio band Roger Sellers, will return with his sophomore album on Feb. 22. Today, Sellers dropped a video for the title track, which you can watch below. Sellers digs deeper lyrically on the new album, he tells us “Drastic Measures is about the ups and downs of … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Toronto, Ontario’s very own punk powerhouse — PUP — are proud to announce their new album, Morbid Stuff, set for release on the band’s brand new label Little Dipper, on April 5, 2019. Produced, recorded and mixed by Dave Schiffman (Weezer, Cass McCombs, The Mars Volta), Morbid Stuff is everything that PUP fans have grown to love about them, but dialed up … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Metallica and Arrogant Consortia (a Stone Brewing imprint) have announced Enter Night Pilsner. Launching in the US now, and internationally this spring, Enter Night Pilsner is a unique expression of the shared values that have helped define Metallica and Stone Brewing: fiercely independent, transcending genres, shattering preconceptions and challenging convention. Enter Night Pilsner … Continue reading →

Date: Jan. 25 @ 8pm Location: Mod Club Tickets: Buy tickets here. Must be 19+ to enter Enter below to win one (1) pair of general admission (GA) tickets to see Gnash in Toronto on Jan. 24! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following … Continue reading →

Date: Jan. 24 @ 7pm Location: Mod Club Tickets: Buy tickets here. Enter below to win one (1) pair of general admission (GA) tickets to see Gnash in Toronto on Jan. 24! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: Win 2 Tickets … Continue reading →

By: Staff – For WHO fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world’s most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. Never ones for nostalgia, singer Roger Daltrey and guitarist and songwriter Pete Townshend will be unleashing the combustible force that is The Who, with symphonic … Continue reading →

Photos by: Jenna Hum –  Hip-Hop artist ASAP Rocky, who released his third album, Testing, on May 25th, 2018 via ASAP Worldwide/Polo Grounds/RCA, performed at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto last night (Jan. 11th).

By: Staff – Harkening back to the golden oldies with an infusion of rock, pop, and blue, Jess McAvoy delivers with “Do What You Want” an astute lyricism that is seldom heard in music today. The track, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below, was conceived in a playful way wit McAvoy infusing … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Bonnaroo has revealed its initial lineup for its 2019 edition. The 18th annual four-day multi-stage camping festival will take place June 13 – 16 at Great Stage Park in Manchester, TN. Tickets – including General Admission (4 Day), VIP (4 Day), Platinum (4 Day) and more – are now on sale exclusively via www.bonnaroo.com/tickets. The 2019 … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Celebrating its 10th edition this year, Boston Calling has unveiled its 2019 lineup. The festival, which takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 24 – 26, 2019 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, MA will be headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, and Tame Impala, and will present more than 55 performances from musicians, bands, and comedians across its four stages. This year, … Continue reading →

By: Staff – The Governors Ball Music Festival has announced its 2019 lineup. The ninth annual edition of New York City’s very own homegrown fest will take place from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd on beautiful Randall’s Island Park. Featuring performances from Florence + The Machine, Tyler, The Creator, The Strokes, Lil Wayne, SZA, … Continue reading →

Photos by: Janine Wong – Chicago-based hip-hop artist Noname, who released her debut album, Room 25, on September 14th, 2018, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on January 3rd.

By: Staff – Oh Land – the stage name of Danish composer Nanna Øland Fabricius  – has released a new song, “Human Error”. Produced by Thomas Bartlett (St. Vincent, Florence & the Machine, The National), the song is the first single from Oh Land’s new studio album, Family Tree, out May 3rd. Unlike Oh Land’s earlier work, Family Tree is a … Continue reading →

By: Staff – UK rock quintet Bring Me The Horizon are kicking off 2019 in grand style with the release of their brand-new track “Medicine” – watch the video below! “Mantra” and “Medicine” appear on the band’s much-anticipated new album, AMO, which comes out January 25th. You can get both tracks—along with third song “wonderful life” (ft … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Coachella returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA for two weekends set for April 12th – 14th and April 19th – 21st. Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and Ariana Grande will headline both weekends. (Full lineup as of January 2nd below). Passes for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival go on sale … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Walk Off The Earth has confirmed that band member Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor passed away from natural causes on Sunday, December 30th. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and band member, Mike “Beard Guy” Taylor,” the band said in a statement. “Mike had a love … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – There’s good news for Toronto natives this holiday season. The pearl of King Street is officially open for business. Operating as a versatile coffee house, oyster bar, and champagne room, Coffee Oysters Champagne sits in the heart of the financial district and offers the perfect day-to-night escape from noise of everyday life. … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Canadian hard rock band The Tea Party, who released their newest single, “Black River”, on November 9th, 2018, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on December 27th.

By: Staff – Formed in 2008, Toronto-based pop-rock quartet, Jane‘s Party, is preparing their fourth anticipated full-length, Casual Island, slated for a February 2019 release. 2018 has seen the band steadily releasing singles from the album, each accompanied by a b-side featuring a different collaborator (Skratch Bastid, Leland Whitty [Badbadnotgood], Kirty [Fast Romantics]). With each single, … Continue reading →

By: Jessica Nakamoto – Featuring segments of insightful interviews, cringy but comedic gems, and friendly tableside banter, Crave TV’s first original interview series, Mike on Much, is the pop-culture addiction you never knew you needed. With a format adapted from popular podcast of the same name, Mike on Much, follows good friends and hosts Mike Veerman … Continue reading →