By: Staff – For the past ten years, San Francisco rock / post-metal luminaries Deafheaven have built one of the most compelling discographies in metal, one that has challenged both the modus operandi and perceptions of the genre. Each critically acclaimed release widened the scope of their particular views of what rock and metal can be, … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx will form a supergroup fo the first time ever for an upcoming concert titled Halloween Dead Stream. The one-hour intimate event will be the first of its kind, equal parts powerhouse punk, melancholy mariachi and hallucinogenic horror. Your mind will be tricked and your ears will be treated as … Continue reading
By: Staff – Julien Baker will release her third studio album, Little Oblivions, on February 26 via Matador Records. Today she reveals the first look at the album via “Faith Healer.” Watch the Daniel Henry-directed video below. She says, “Put most simply, I think that ‘Faith Healer’ is a song about vices, both the obvious … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging artist Okabe is back with his new single “Wait”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. “The song was inspired by intense feelings of angst,” said Okabe. “Being in love with someone but living across the world from that person. The feelings of confusion, romanticization and bliss and everything in-between powered … Continue reading
By: Staff – Just under a month after delivering their 2016 album, Nonagon Infinity, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard took the stage at San Francisco’s The Independent for a set both wildly frenetic and meticulously executed. In one of their final club gigs before bursting onto the international scene—soon selling out amphitheaters and headlining … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto-based indie rock band Stuck On Planet Earth is back with a new video for “Ghosts On The Radio”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Plus, the band has announced they will play a special show at Sneaky Dee’s, which will be livestreamed via Noonchorus on Friday, November 6th, 2020 … Continue reading
By: Staff – On the heels of her A Soft Place EP release, Calgary alt-pop artist Selci invites us deeper into her surrealist vision with the video for “Live Your Light”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Co-directed with emerging filmmaker Annabeth Trondsen—who also contributed to Selci’s darkly humorous “For You” video—the duo’s latest offering revolves around the concept … 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! Nathan Sizemore and Katey Cottrill return to the show as we … Continue reading
By: Staff – Quebec-based guitarist/musical director/singer-songwriter David Lafleche is back with a new video for “We Collided”, which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Lafleche, renowned for his work on La Voix (The Voice, Quebec), is set to release his debut album in 2021. This modern country track was born in, arguably the greatest music … Continue reading
By: Staff – Backxwash has won the 2020 Polaris Music Prize for the album God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of It. “Be as honest as you want to be and create the art that you want to,” said Backxwash while reflecting on her win. The Prize goes to the best … Continue reading