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By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Canadian Music Week 2014 kicked off last night in Toronto at the Tattoo Parlor with a performance by M.I.A., whose nonstop dance party performance rewarded the 400 people who were lucky to snag an entry wristband into the intimate show. The 20-minute delay did not deter the high-energy of those in attendance, … Continue reading
By: Dani Oliva – A decade ago, at the pinnacle of their success, The Distillers, fronted by Brody Dalle, unexpectedly went on hiatus after the release of their critically acclaimed album Coral Fang. The album served to bridge the vast gap between mainstream and punk rock, a tremendous feat for any band, with Dalle’s corrosive … Continue reading
We’re giving away 2 general admission passes to the 2014 SCENE Music Festival in St. Catherines! This year’s edition will feature Marianas Trench, Matthew Good, The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck, Arkells, Lights, and more! 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 … Continue reading
By: Shannon Kurlander – To honour the 20th anniversary of the tragic suicide of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, Nicola Spunt, Kathleen Munroe, and Liane Balaban will celebrate his legacy by hosting a community event to raise awareness for mental illness and promote art and discussion in Toronto. As Nirvana fans, the three friends began conversations early last year to create In … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – Nikki Nack, the eagerly-anticipated third album from New England’s tUnE yArDs, proves that, while there is a fine line between ‘performance art’ and ‘listenable music’, ringleader Merrill Garbus is busily dancing all over it. Now beyond “experimentation for the sake of experimentation”, Nikki Nack finds Garbus firmly in the creative driver’s seat. The album goes to its usual lengths to sound chaotic, frantic, … Continue reading
Sounds Australia is bringing over twenty Aussie artists to Toronto to play at Canadian Music Week 2014, including Mia Dyson, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, You Am I, and so many more! We’re giving away one (1) prize pack that includes: 1 copy of Twelve Foot Ninja‘s album ‘Silent Machine’. 1 copy of Audego sophomore album 1 … Continue reading
We’re giving away 3 prize packs that includes a limited edition poster signed by Brody Dalle and a copy of her debut solo album, Diploid Love. You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: (Canada Only) Win 1 of 3 @BrodyDalle Prize Packs! (cc: @universalmusicc) Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + … Continue reading
Date: May 6-10 – Various Venues Features: Tegan and Sara, City and Colour, M.I.A., Neko Case and Television, Little Dragon, Ellie Goulding, Owen Pallett + More! Concerts are subject to capacity age restrictions. Click here for festival details. You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – New York City-based noise pop/indie pop quartet The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, who are expected to release their third album, Days of Abandon, on May 13th, 2014 via Yebo Music, performed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night with UK-based indie pop quartet Fear of Men, who released their debut … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – Toronto-based indie rockers Teenage Kicks celebrated the release of the debut full-length album, Spoils of Youth, (out April 29 via Rezolute Music/Universal Music Canada), with a release show at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night with Toronto-based pop-rock quintet Poor Young Things, who released their debut album, The Heart. The Head. The End., … Continue reading
