By: Patrick Bales – The sounds of Wolfe Island were transported to Toronto once again for the second annual Wolfe Island Music Festival Winter Ball last night (Feb. 17th). The line-up featured a collection of Canadian independent musicians, either who have graced the stage at one of the previous 19 editions or who will be part … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – When sexual misconduct allegations came out against Canadian rock band, Hedley earlier this week with the hashtag #outHedley2k18 on Twitter, that has since resulted in the band being dropped by their management, and allegedly being investigated for drugging an underage fan in 2005, fans have been eager to pull their support of the … Continue reading
Photos by: Joanna Glezakos – Review by: Adam Harrison – Often the advice is given to young artists to focus their efforts on one interest as to not dilute their brand. Well when it comes to Kid Rock, he sticks up a big middle finger to that advice as over his almost 30-year career he has transcended across the hip-hop, … Continue reading
Photos by: Daniel Hager – Alt-Rock singer-songwriter Thurston Moore, who is best known as the singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth, and who released his newest solo album, Rock N Roll Consciousness, on April 28th, 2017 via Harvest/Caroline Records, which was produced by Paul Epworth (Adele, Paul McCartney, Florence and the Machine, Coldplay, U2), performed at the Showbox in Seattle … Continue reading
Photos by: Melanie Escombe-Wolhuter – Hard Rock band Dorothy, who will release their second album, 28 Days in the Valley, on March 16th, 2018 via Roc Nation, performed at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles last night (Feb. 16th).
Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Psychedelic Rock band Portugal The Man, who released their eighth album, Woodstock, on June 16th, 2017 via Atlantic, performed at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago last night (Feb. 16th).
By: Curtis Sindrey – Juno Award-winning band Hedley has lost their Canadian tour opener, Neon Dreams, radio station support, and their management team, following sexual misconduct allegations that came to light earlier this week. Canadian four-piece EDM band, Neon Dreams, who was scheduled to open for Hedley on their ongoing “Cageless Tour”, posted a statement to their … 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 seven, Dwayne Gretzky frontman and Popular Mechanics for … Continue reading
By: Staff – New Orleans’ Buku Festival has announced its 2018 lineup. Headlining this year’s festival, which is set to take place from March 9-10th, will be Bassnectar, Migos, MGMT, and SZA. Other notable artists include: Alison Wonderland, Lil Uzi Vert, Virtual Self, A Day To Remember, Borgore, Rezz, Snails, Flatbush Zombies, Bonobo, Little Dragon, Green Velvet, … Continue reading
By: Staff – Lucius have shared a second track from their forthcoming acoustic album, Nudes. The Tame Impala cover “Eventually” can be streamed below. The band take what is already a heart-wrenching end-of-the-affair lament, and twirl it around their inimitable vocal chords to create a tender, transcendent ballad. Nudes will be released on March 2nd on Mom + Pop Music. The Nudes deluxe vinyl … Continue reading