By: Staff – Emerging artist Kail Baxley is back with his new single “Beneath the Bones”, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. After the success of his previous single, “These Arms Are Open” Baxley shines once again in his ability to overcome life’s greatest obstacles. Through serene soundscapes, his vocals meld into the … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Last Saturday (Oct 19th), the Toronto Reference Library hosted their seventh annual “Hush Hush” charity gala in support of the Toronto Public Library. 800 bookworms came together to support free access to all of the library’s life changing programs, services, top-notch collections, and resources as the event raised $145,000 to support one … 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 is joined by Stephanie Prior to talk … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Cirque du Soleil has once again returned to Toronto for another series of captivating performances under the big top with a modern update to their classic touring show Alegría. Alegría in a New Light tells the centuries-old tale of old vs. new as a dynamic power struggle emerges to determine the true king. … Continue reading
By: Staff – New Politics have announce their fifth new album, An Invitation to an Alternate Reality to be released on November 1st via Big Noise. To celebrate, the band has released the first single “Ozone”, which you can watch the lyric video for below. Pre-orders are available at https://newpolitics.ffm.to/aitaar. Lead singer, David Boyd says, “We’re excited about the release of this new album. In all our darkness … Continue reading
By: Staff – Today, Bishop Briggs releases a re-imagined version of her track “Champion” featuring legendary guitarist and producer Tom Morello. Morello’s trans-formative touch breathes new life into this bad ass track. Heavy guitar licks and an upbeat drum and bass line, paired with Bishop’s killer vocal belts, make this song a true rock anthem. “‘Champion’ is a song … Continue reading
By: Staff – Four-time Juno Award winner Matthew Good has released his new single “Sicily” today, which you can stream below. Good recorded the song in the famous Bathouse Studios with his longtime producer Warne Livesey and harkens back to the production sound of his 2009 award winning album Vancouver with expansive piano and acoustic … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Head and The Heart are back with a brand new video for their track “See You Through My Eyes”, which you can watch below. The video focuses on the importance of inclusivity and not judging or bullying others or yourself. The band had this to say about the song: ““See You Through … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – California-based quintet, Third Eye Blind, has been a powerful force in the alternative rock scene since their debut single “Semi-Charmed Life” first topped the charts back in 1997. Now, on the heels of 2015’s Dopamine, frontman Stephan Jenkins and crew are back with their first new record in four years. Screamer (out … 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.