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Album Review: Schoolboy Q – “Blank Face LP”

By: Emmett Robinson Smith –     It’s refreshing – and at times jarring – to listen to Schoolboy Q in the context of his peers. His vivid observations and nasty braggadocio make his realism and immediacy contrast the likes of Kendrick Lamar, who deals largely in metaphor, and Drake, who postures as the god of … Continue reading →

Photos: Taste of Chaos 2016 – Dashboard Confessional, Taking Back Sunday, Saosin with Anthony Green

Photos by: Joey Pacheco (@MRJOJOJOEY) –  The 2016 Taste of Chaos tour wrapped up on July 16th at the San Manuel Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA with performances by acoustic rock band Dashboard Confessional, who released their newest album, After The Ending, on November 10th, 2009 via Interscope, pop-punk band Taking Back Sunday, who will release their seventh studio album Tidal Wave, … Continue reading →

Photos: The Julie Ruin, Casper Skulls @ Lee’s Palace

Photos by: Angelo Marchini (@AngelMarchini) – New York City-based punk rock quintet The Julie Ruin, which featured lead singer Kathleen Hanna (Le Tigre, Bikini Kill), and who released their second album, Hit Reset, on July 8th, 2016 via Hardly Art Records, which followed up their 2013 debut album, Run Fast, performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto last night … Continue reading →

Stream Sleigh Bells’ new single “Hyper Dark”

By: Staff – Sleigh Bells have released a new single called “Hyper Dark,” another glimpse into the hyperkinetic songs the band have been recording since the release of 2013’s Bitter Rivals. Stream it below. The band is also announced their return to the road, playing a full run of dates this fall, including stops at this year’s North Coast Festival … Continue reading →

Against Me! announce new album “Shape Shift With Me”

By: Staff – Against Me! have announced details for their new album, Shape Shift With Me, which is set for release on September 16th. Being released on the band’s label Total Treble (in partnership with INgrooves) and serving as the follow up to the band’s critically acclaimed studio album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Shape Shift With Me is now available for pre-order on … Continue reading →

Photos: Pemberton Music Festival 2016 – Pearl Jam, Tyler The Creator, Vince Staples

Photos by: Steven Shepherd, & Huka – The fourth and final day of the 2016 Pemberton Music Festival on July 17th featured performances by Acclaimed alt-rock band Pearl Jam, who released their tenth album, Lightning Bolt, on October 11th, 2013 via Republic, which featured the singles “Mind Your Manners”, “Sirens”, and “Lightning Bolt”, Los Angeles-based rapper Tyler The Creator, who released his third … Continue reading →

Photos: Chicago Open Air 2016 – Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Corrosion of Conformity

Photos by: Katie Kuropas –  Chicago Open Air 2016 on July 17th featured performances by Grammy-winning metal band Slipknot, who released their fifth album, .5: The Gray Chapter, on October 19th, 2014, which serves as their first new studio album in six years, and the first not to feature founding bassist Paul Gray and long time drummer Joey Jordison, metalcore band Killswitch Engage, who … Continue reading →

Contest: Win 2 tickets to Deftones in Toronto!

We’re giving away two (2) tickets to see Deftones in Toronto! Buy tickets here. Date: August 13 Venue: International Centre, Toronto Opener: Refused You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: Win 2 tickets to Deftones in Toronto on Aug 13th! | Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + … Continue reading →

Photos: Pitchfork Festival 2016 – FKA Twigs, Miguel, Jeremih, Neon Indian

Photos by: Kari Terzino –  The third and final day of the 2016 Pitchfork Festival featured performances by electronic R&B artist FKA Twigs, who released her third EP, M3LL155X, on August 13th, 2015 via Young Turks, Pop/R&B singer-songwriter Miguel, who released his third album, Wildheart, on June 29th, 2015, which features the single “Coffee”, R&B/hip-hop artist Jeremih, who released his third album, … Continue reading →

Photos: Pemberton Music Festival 2016 – YG, Die Antwoord, Wiz Khalifa

Photos by: Steven Shepherd – Day three of the 2016 Pemberton Music Festival on July 16 featured performances by hip-hop artist YG, who released his second album, Still Brazy, on June 17th, 2016 via Def Jam, South African rap-rave band Die Antwoord, who released their third album, Donker Mag, on June 3rd, 2014 via Zef, which features the singles … Continue reading →