Year in Review: The Best Concert Photos of 2013

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Adam Harrison
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Band: Sloan
Venue: Beau’s Oktoberfest 2013 (Day 2), Ottawa
Date: October 5, 2013

Sloan. (Photo: Scott Penner/Aesthetic Magazine Toronto)

This is a crystal clear close up of Chris Murphy of Sloan, in mid verse. This kind of clarity is very tricky at live shows. He’s perfectly lit and the colours and vibrancy on the fingers, face and hair bring this photo to life. Not to mention he is a Canadian rock n’ roll icon.

More photos here.

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Band: Billy Talent
Venue: Sound Academy, Toronto
Date: October 12, 2013

Billy Talent. (Photo: Dale Benvenuto/Aesthetic Magazine Toronto)

Epic lighting. One of my favourite effects in concert photography is a backlit subject over a dark background. Benjamin Kowalewicz’s sweaty hair, coloured tattoos and Against Me! shirt also add to the heroicness of this shot.

More photos here.

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Artist: Alice in Chains
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto
Date: August 20, 2013

Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains. (Photo: Adam Harrison/Aesthetic Magazine Toronto)

The trippy panel lighting and glow off of legendary grunge guitarist, Jerry Cantrell, make this one a top contender.

More photos here.

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Band: Robin Thicke
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto
Date: August 31, 2013

Robin Thicke. (Photo: Dale Benvenuto/Aesthetic Magazine Toronto)

Robin Thicke is arguably one of the most controversial artists this year and this photo grasps exactly why. Regardless of how you feel about him, you can’t argue this is a well-taken photograph. The illuminated subjects really stand out. Artistry and relevance make this one a top concert photo this year.

More photos here.

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Band: Backstreet Boys
Venue: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto
Date: August 7, 2013

Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys. (Photo: Lauren Garbutt/Aesthetic Magazine Toronto)

Wicked power pose from a legend of the past, Nick Carter. This photo brings me back to junior school, when I bought my first ever CD, Backstreet’s Back. Great lighting and clarity on this shot too.

More photos & read the review here.