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! On this episode Jesse Harley, co-host of Canadian Politics is Boring and … Continue reading
By: Staff – Phoebe Bridgers has announced that she will release her new EP, Copycat Killer, on November 20 via Dead Oceans. Copycat Killer will feature all new recordings of songs from her critically acclaimed album Punisher which came out earlier this year. These versions of the songs were recorded with GRAMMY Award winning arranger and string … Continue reading
By: Staff – Born Ruffians have announced their third annual December holiday show spectacular- Shondi Festoon III on December 11th. Proving that the pandemic can’t cancel the best of holiday traditions – Shondi Festoon will be virtual this year. Tickets are on sale now here for $15. Full details below. “Shondi Festoon is the … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Hamrahlíð Choir will release “Cosmogony,” the first single from their upcoming album Come and be Joyful, on December 6th. Written by Björk and Sjón, “Cosmogony” is an entirely acapella work which was first performed by the Hamrahlíð Choir at the premiere performance of Björk’s critically acclaimed Cornucopia show at The Shed, … Continue reading
By: Staff – St. Vincent has shared a brand new cover of the Nine Inch Nails classic “Piggy” as part of The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honouring of 2020’s new class of inductees. Check out the track here. The series pays tribute to the enduring legacies of musical legends like Depeche Mode, Doobie Brothers, … Continue reading
By: Staff – Vancouver-based duo Focus Your Audio is back with their brand new single “Over There”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Over There” is a song about the ones we love when caught in the storms of life,” says the duo. “We wonder how did we get here? How are you over … Continue reading
By: Freda Looker – Toronto’s The OBGMs are paving a new wave for the punk and rock scene since their first self-titled album in back in 2017 with outstanding tracks like “Torpedo” and “Beat Up Kidz”. The OBGMs are known for breaking genre barriers, and crafting their own unique sound. Densil McFarlane, the group’s lyricist, focuses … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto-based bluegrass/folk band The Barrel Boys are back with a new live video for their track “Upgraded Love”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “Upgraded Love” is the third single from the group’s new album, Mainline, which came out on September 18th. A heartbreaker of a song, “Upgraded Love” … Continue reading
By: Staff – Michael Vest, one half of avant folk group Californioso, where he shares songwriting duties with California legend Farmer Dave Scher, will release his solo debut Soul Adventurer on November 6th as he marries Flaming Lips psychedelia and 70’s jam band sounds for a unique look into his world. Stream the album exclusively via Aesthetic … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Michelle Treacy’s new video for “Time Off From a Letdown”, the emerging Toronto-based singer-songwriter curated a brand new Spotify playlist, which you can stream below. Full of raw emotion and authenticity, Treacy first came to pop culture prominence with an impromptu duet with Lady Gagaduring her ArtRave tour in … Continue reading