Photos by: Dale Benvenuto – Grammy-nominated thrash metal band GWAR, who released their thirteenth album, Battle Maximus, on September 17th, 2013 via Metal Blade, the last album to feature frontman Dave Brockie (aka Oderus Urungus) due to Brockie’s death on March 23, 2014, performed at The Opera House in Toronto last night with North Carolina-based heavy metal band, Corrosion … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Jermaine Lamarr Cole has come home. At least that’s the theme on his ambitious new album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. Cole is a rare talent in today’s hip hop scene, having made accessible, personal, street-conscious albums since his 2011 debut The Sideline Story. And all this while signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label. Cole has … Continue reading
Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Grammy Award-winning Chicago-based alternative rock band Wilco, who released their eighth album, The Whole Love, on Sepember 27th, 2011, which received a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Album, performed at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago last night as part of a six-night residency at the venue, which features alternating set-lists from show-to-show, and … Continue reading
Photos by: Marc DesRosiers – St. Catharines-based folk-rock artist City and Colour, who released his fourth album, The Hurry and the Harm, on June 4th, 2013 via Dine Alone Records, performed the first of two intimate shows at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa last night.
Photos by: Jon Wishart – The final night of Burly Calling 2014 in Burlington, ON featured performances by Oakville-based punk band The Fullblast, which features members of A Wilhelm Scream, and Boys Night Out, Burlington-based punk band The Penske File, who released their newest album, A Restless Symphony, on April 26th, 2013, Toronto/Montreal-based hardcore punk band Hounds, and … Continue reading
Photos by: Krystle Merrow – Toronto indie rock label Buzz Records, who is home to the likes of Greys, Weaves, Odonis Odonis, and more, celebrated Krampus at The Garrison on December 6th with performances by Toronto-based indie noise rock band Greys, who released their debut album, If Anything, on June 17th, 2014, Toronto-based punk surf-industrial-gaze band … Continue reading
We’re giving away one (1) Bayan Audio Soundbook GO Wireless Speaker. Give the gift of great sound this holiday season! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: Win a @BayanAudioUSACA #SoundbookGO Wireless Speaker! | Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT | #technology | http://t.co/SN55eEc4Eq … Continue reading
Photos by: Kevin Leung – Montreal-based soul singer-songwriter Cold Specks, who released her second album, Neuroplasticity, on August 25th via Mute Records/Arts & Crafts, performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto last night with Montreal-based indie pop band AroarA, who’s members include Andrew Whiteman (Broken Social Scene founding member, Apostle of Hustle guitarist) and Ariel Engle, and who released their … Continue reading
Date: December 18th | Doors at 7:30pm | Show at 8:30pm Venue: Sound Academy Openers: SZA, The Internet You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: (19+) Win 2 Tickets to @JheneAiko w/ @sza & @intanetz in #Toronto! | Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT | http://t.co/dhvspfWZMc … Continue reading
Photos by: Brandon Lorenzetti – Chicago-based DJ duo Flosstradamus, who released their newest EP, Wake and Bake, and who have worked with the likes of The Cool Kids, A-Trak, Diplo, and Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J, performed at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on December 5th as part of their ongoing “Hdynation Tour” with Miami-based DJ/Producer duo GTA, and rapper Curtis … Continue reading