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Photos by: David McDonald –  Prog Rock band Tool, who released their newest album, Fear Inoculum, on August 30th, 2019 via RCA, which served as the band’s first album in 13 years, and which featured the single “Fear Inoculum”, performed at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto last night (Nov. 11th) with UK post-punk band Killing Joke, who … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Wolf Parade have announced their new albukm, Thin Mind, is out on January 24th, 2020 via Royal Mountain Records and Sub Pop. The ten-track album, which features the singles “Forest Green,” the previously released “Against the Day,”  and “Julia Take Your Man Home,” was produced by John Goodmanson at Risque Disque on Vancouver Island, BC, mixed … Continue reading →

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Indie Pop band Ra Ra Riot, who released  their newest album, Superbloom, on August 9th, 2019, performed at the Mod Club in Toronto last night (Nov. 10th).

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Pop-rock band The Maine, who released their seventh album, You Are Ok, on March 29th, 2019 via 8123, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 9th).

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Indie Rock singer-songwriter Matt Mays, who released his newest album, Twice Upon a Hell of a Time, on October 19th, 2018 via Sonic, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Nov. 8th).

By: Staff – Emerging singer-songwriter Sariyah Idan’s is back with a new video for her track “That Woman”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “This is a taste of the reality that lives in my mind with the song “That Woman”, says Idan. “It is the first in a series of short … Continue reading →

Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Hip-hop artist Yelawolf, who released his sixth album, Ghetto Cowboy, on November 1st, 2019, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 7th).

By: Staff – Sydney-based dark-pop artist Valencia James is back with her new single “Need”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Delving into the romantic side of her life, Valencia delivers a raw and emotional expression with a haunting vocal that opens up into an atmospheric release of synths, drums, and vocal … Continue reading →

Photos by: Morgan Harris – Hardcore Punk band Knocked Loose, who released their newest album, A Different Shade of Blue, on August 23rd, 2019 via Pure Noise, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 6th).

By: Staff – Emerging Canadian singer-songwriter Andria Piperni’s is back with her new single “Yours”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Delivering a jaw-dropping vocal prowess, Andria Piperni effortlessly blends neo-soul tinged with R&B and Jazz to create a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. “Yours” is a song that is … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Indie rock band The Naturals are back with their new single “The Kids Don’t Understand”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Member Jason Szutek states of of the track: “‘The Kids Don’t Understand,” is an homage to many things classic, from a fading NYC to shifting music trends to all … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Best Coast have returned with an incredible new song, entitled “For The First Time.” The track is the first taste of the forthcoming Best Coast album, which will be entitled Always Tomorrow, and is due for release in 2020. Watch the video for “For The First Time” below. While the band is … Continue reading →

Photos by: Jaime Espinoza – Pop singer Bea Miller, who released her second album, Aurora, on February 23rd, 2018 via Hollywood, performed at Mod Club in Toronto last night.

By: Staff – Tis the season! The holidays are almost here, but don’t worry – we’re here to help you to pick the best gifts for everyone on your list. From the best new books, comfy clothes, and the best new (and old) tech, we have your back to impress everyone on your list. Get Started!

By: Staff – Emerging Toronto-based folk-rock band Midnight Vesta is back with their new single “Complicated”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. ““Complicated Pony” is not a love song in a traditional sense,” says the band. “Sometimes we can’t be around the people we care about the most, and we’re forced 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! In a brand new episode, Dakota talks about the streaming service Disney+, which launches … Continue reading →

Photos by: Michael Hurcomb –  Indie rock band Sleater Kinney, who released their newest album, The Center Won’t Hold, on August 16th, 2019, which was produced by St. Vincent, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Nov. 3rd).

By: Jessica Nakamoto – With three gold albums, four Top 10 records, and ten Top 10 singles, Long Island Music Hall of Fame inductees, and acclaimed rock band, Taking Back Sunday, have clearly had many milestones to commemorate over the course of their impressive career. And as vocalist Adam Lazzara, guitarist/vocalist John Nolan, drummer Mark O’Connell, … Continue reading →

By: Curtis Sindrey – The TIFF Lightbox hosted a ghoulishly fun Halloween party on Halloween night that will be hard to top next year. Featuring a Cirque du Soleil performance of their ongoing show Alegria, plus great eats, including a sinfully delicious chocolate cake dripping with chocolate ganache from The Grand Order of Divine Sweets, and … Continue reading →

Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Pop artist Julia Michaels, who released her fifth EP, Inner Monologue Part 2, on June 28th, 2019 via Republic, which features a collaboration with Role Model, and also serves as the follow-up to her January 2019 titled Inner Monologue Part 1, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Boston-based indie rock band Ghosts & Shadows are back with their new single “Full of Stars”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Full of Stars was written by Dean Fisher. We like it,” said the band. “It’s got a box beat and a sort of garage band riff, and then … Continue reading →

By: Staff – Emerging alt-pop singer-songwriter Jacqueline Loor is back with a new video for her track “Don’t You Pretend”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Loor had a clear vision for what she wanted to accomplish in her music video for “Don’t You Pretend ”, so she found an incredible director, Mariana … Continue reading →

Photos by: Myles Herod – Indie pop band Lake Street Dive, who released their sixth album, Free Yourself Up, on May 4th, 2018 via Nonesuch, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night.

By: Staff – A Tribe Called Red are back with a new video for their latest single, “Ba Na Na”, which can be watched below. The video follows track vocalists, Haviah Mighty and Odario, as strangers who are unwittingly brought together by Toronto’s Caribana Festival, and end up joining forces to celebrate the day. The video was produced … Continue reading →

Photos by: David McDonald –  Los Angeles-based ska-punk band The Interrupters, who released their third album, Fight the Good Fight, on June 29th, 2018 via Hellcat/Epitaph, which was produced by Tim Armstrong, and which featured the singles “She’s Kerosene”, and “Gave You Everything”, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Oct. 30th).

By: Staff – Today, PUP invite you to join them as they catch up on the latest episode of Growing Up Ghouls in the new video for “See You At Your Funeral” from director Joe Stakun, just in time for Halloween. Watch it below. With the Falls Apart Tour having shredded through North America already, … Continue reading →