By: Staff – “This feels like the album we’d make if the band died and went to heaven,” says Dilly Dally guitarist/singer Katie Monks about her band’s upcoming sophomore LP, aptly titled Heaven, out September 14th via Dine Alone. In a sense, that’s precisely what happened. Heaven rose from the ashes after the Toronto four-piece almost decided to … Continue reading
Photos by: Brendan Albert – Dreams Festival 2018 took place at Echo Beach in Toronto from June 23-24, and featured performances by DJ EDM DJ/Producer Armin Van Buuren, who released his newest EP, Blah Blah Blah, on June 8th, 2018 via Armada Music, Swedish EDM duo Galantis, who released their newest album, The Aviary, on September 15th, 2017 via Big … Continue reading
By: Staff – B.C.-based folk artist Jack Garton is back with his brand new album, Love You Over Time, which you can stream exclusively on Aesthetic Magazine below. Garton recorded Love You Over Time in Vancouver and Nanton, AB with Canadian music legends Steven Drake and Steve Loree, and blends light and dark humour, digging … Continue reading
Photos by: Brandon Newfield – Australian indie pop artist Vance Joy, who released his second album, Nation of Two, on February 23rd, 2018 via Liberation Music, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (June 22nd).
Photos by: Jamie Limbright – Canadian electro-funk band Chromeo, who released their fifth album, Head Over Heels, on June 15th, 2018 via Last Gang, performed at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan last night (June 22nd).
By: Curtis Sindrey – Oshawa was taken away into the world of one of Cirque du Soleil’s best-loved productions, Corteo, last night as it kicked off a run of shows until June 24. Corteo, which means cortege in Italian, is a joyous procession, a festive parade imagined by a clown. Mauro the Dreamer Clown is the central … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Consisting of the three Bivona brothers on guitar, bass, and drums, and Aimee ‘Interrupter’ Allen on lead vocals, California foursome, The Interrupters are making waves with some new dance-worthy tracks. The band is no stranger to the spotlight as their list of accomplishments boasts impressive feats such as sharing the stage with … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – UK indie rock band Alt-J, who released their third album, Relaxer, on June 2nd, 2017 via Atlantic, which featured the singles “3WW”, “In Cold Blood”, “Adeline”, “Deadcrush”, and “Pleader”, performed at Echo Beach in Toronto last night (June 20th).
By: Sasha Lindsay – Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Jill Barber will release a new album titled Metaphora on June 22 via Outside Music. This solo effort explores new stylistic territory for Barber (a multiple Juno nominee) as it veers into a more contemporary pop sound. Barber is known for mellifluous vocals that merge well with … Continue reading
Photos by: Kevin Mazur – Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong performed an intimate acoustic set at Cannes Lions in Cannes, France last night.