By: Staff – Following the release of her emotive new single, Love Me Wrong, featuring Troye Sivan, goth-pop darling, Allie X, has announced her highly anticipated new album, Cape God – out February 21, 2020. An electric moment for the singer, this is her most radical and powerful album yet. Filled with emotional vibratos and … 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! This episode of Contra Zoom is ten years in the making! Join … Continue reading
By: Staff – Chotto Matte invites you to Dystropolis – a world where future sophistication meets cyber darkness – this new year’s eve. Step into 2020 as they transport you to the deep, dark future. Think iridescent cyborgs amongst a cosmic dystopian setting, we bring a future Tokyo metropolis to downtown Toronto. They’ll be hosting … Continue reading
By: Staff – Electro-pop duo Featurette are bringing honesty and grit into pop music with the release of their sophomore album Dream Riot on January 17th. Following a whirlwind year sharing stages with Alessia Cara, Scott Helman, and Walk Off The Earth, Featurette have emerged from the studio with a polished, dark pop sound that is uniquely their own … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – A legend in the comedy industry, actor, writer, teacher, podcast host, and now rock opera producer and performer, Kevin McDonald is no stranger to a good laugh. Best known as a founding member of famous Canadian sketch comedy troupe, The Kids in the Hall, McDonald’s talent was first recognized by Saturday Night … Continue reading
Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Indie pop band She & Him, who released their newest album, Christmas Party, on October 28th, 2016 via Columbia, performed at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles last night (Dec 13th).
Photos by: Kirsten Sonntag – Los Angeles-based surf rock band The Growlers, who released a compilation album titled Casual Acquaintances on July 27th, 2018 via Beach Goth, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (July 26th).
Photos by: Tyler Roberts – Canadian indie rock band Hollerado, who released their newest album, Retaliation Vacation, on June 7th, 2019 via Royal Mountain Records, performed at the Danforth Music Hall as part of their final tour last night (Dec. 11th) with Toronto-based indie rock band Tokyo Police Club, who released their fourth album, TPC, on October … Continue reading
By: Staff – Bad Religion and Chicago cult rock heroes Alkaline Trio have announced a North American co-headlining tour. The tour will kick-off on March 26th in Los Angeles, CA and wrap April 19th in Milwaukee, WI. Tickets will go on sale December 13th at 12pm local time. “This tour is extra special;” explains Bad Religion … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Harris – Welsh indie rock band The Joy Formidable, who released their fourth album, Aaarth, on September 28th, 2018 via Seradom, performed at the Velvet Underground in Toronto last night (Dec. 10th).