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Photos by: Kirsten Sonntag – Indie Rock singer-songwriter Graham Coxon, who is best known as a founder member of Blur, and who released his newest solo album, A+E, on April 2nd, 2012, which featured the singles “What’ll It Take”, “Ooh, Yeh Yeh” / “Seven Naked Valleys”, and “Advice”, performed at the Mod Club in Toronto last night (Sept. … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Ranging from electronic-pop to gospel choir, St. Lucia’s latest work delivers a clear message: they aren’t in the business of staying static. While cheerful synth rhythms and charismatic sunshine melodies are non-negotiable and permanent fixtures in the quintet’s signature sound, St. Lucia’s new record flourishes with a conscious favoring of … Continue reading
Photos by: David McDonald – Rock supergroup MC50, featuring MC5 founding guitarist Wayne Kramer, Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Billy Gould (Faith No More), and Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla), performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Sept. 19th) to celebrate the landmark 50th anniversary of the MC5’s incendiary debut album Kick Out … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce a collaboration with Toronto-based writer/photographer/podcast host Adam R. Harrison and his new show, The Adamantium Podcast, which features local and celebrity guests engage in casual conversations on art, culture, and entertainment. In episode 23, Phil Campbell and Paul Sayer of blues rock … Continue reading
Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Day one of Riot Fest 2018 on September 14th at Douglas Park in Chicago featured performances by Grammy-winning alt-rock band Weezer, who released their eleventh album, Pacific Daydream, on October 27th, 2017 via Atlantic, which featured the singles “Feels Like Summer”, and “Happy Hour”, indie rock band Young The Giant, New York City-based indie pop band Bleachers, synthpop band … Continue reading
Photos by: Brendan Albert – Jeremy Dutcher has won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize for the album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa.“Psiw-te npomawsuwinuwok, kiluwaw yut. All my people, this is for you,” said Dutcher. The prize goes to the best Canadian album of the year based on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation. It … Continue reading
Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Day three of Riot Fest 2018 on September 16th at Douglas Park in Chicago featured performances by acclaimed hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, who released their third album, Run The Jewels 3, on December 24th, 2016 via RED, which featured the singles“Talk to Me”, “2100”, “Legend Has It”, and “Kill Your Masters”, indie folk-rock singer-songwriter Father John … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – For composer Rob Simonsen, music has always been a venture closely linked to family and emotion. And ever since his Grandmother first introduced him to the piano at an early age, he’s produced nothing short of stellar works. With notable accomplishments ranging from the iconic piano music on Apple’s iPhone 5 “Everyday” … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Sydney, Australia’s Boydos’ (Eddie Boyd) debut single “Plans”, the former Julia Jacklin guitarist curated a new exclusive “10 songs to procrastinate to” Spotify playlist. Check it out below! Growing up in the Blue Mountains, Boyd spent his youth busking before studying classical guitar and touring the world as guitarist for Julia … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Global Citizen Festival has announced its 2018 lineup. The free event, taking place in New York City’s Central Park on Sept. 29th, will feature appearances and/or performances by Janet Jackson, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monáe. The Global Citizen Festival brings together top artists with world leaders to make … Continue reading
