Photos by: Katherine Kwan (@kawaiiathy) – New Jersey-based EDM artist Com Truise, who released his second LP, In Decay, on July 17th, 2012 via Ghostly International, and who will release his lastest EP, Wave 1, on February 18th, 2014 via Ghostly International, brought his synth-heavy ’80s style to Wrongbar in Toronto on Wednesday night with … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Acclaimed Canadian rockers Sam Roberts Band celebrated the release of their sixth album, Lo-Fantasy, (out February 11th via Universal Music Canada/Paper Bag Records), with an intimate show at Adelaide Hall in Toronto last night. They began their 15-song set with the instantly infectious dance track “Shapeshifter”, a cut from Lo-Fantasy. This track was a breath … Continue reading
By: Tom Beedham (@Tom_Beedham) – The first night of Wavelength 14 took place at The Silver Dollar in Toronto last night and featured Hooded Fang side project Phèdre, who released their second album, Golden Age, on October 1st, 2013 via Daps Records, electronic experimental band Zoo Owl, who released their debut single, “Twin Mirror”, on November 22nd, … Continue reading
By: Bryen Dunn – There comes a time when we wake up one day and realize we’re getting older. That can come at any point in one’s life, and can happen multiple times during a lifespan. For many this is triggered through a specific moment in time, such as listening to a song and realizing that it’s now 10 years old. … Continue reading
Venue: The Rivoli Date: February 15th at 8:00 pm 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 @deafhavana @TheRivoliTO in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! (cc: @theunioneast) http://bit.ly/NvGmKJ Like our “Deaf Havana” post on Facebook Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Deaf Havana” in the subject line. Include your full name in the body of … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – 2,500 Weezer fans braved the cold yesterday afternoon at Powerade Centre in Brampton to catch the LA-based pop-rockers in person, who were in town to celebrate the opening of a new Microsoft store at Square One in Mississauga. Lacking an opener, the 5,000 capacity arena erupted with “My Name Is Jonas”, from … Continue reading
We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Megan Bonnell and Emilie Mover’s show at The Drake Hotel in Toronto and one (1) copy of Megan Bonnell’s new album Hunt and Chase on vinyl and one (1) copy of Emilie Mover’s new album Mighty Time on vinyl. Venue: The Drake Hotel Date: February 15th at 7:00 pm You can … Continue reading
Venue: Lee’s Palace Date: February 15th at 9:00 pm 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 @hidden_cameras at @LeesPalaceTO in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! http://bit.ly/1cpJzR6 Like our “The Hidden Cameras” post on Facebook Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “The Hidden Cameras” in the subject line. Include your full name in the body … Continue reading
Venue: Sound Academy Date: January 14th at 7:00 pm 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 Children of Bodom (@cobhc) in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! (cc: @livenationON). http://bit.ly/1f9RjYe Like our “Children of Bodom” post on Facebook Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Children of Bodom” in the subject line. Include your … Continue reading
By: Patrick Topping (@ptopp_ing) – The Design Exchange (DX) in downtown Toronto hosted a media preview for their upcoming “This is Not a Toy” exhibit yesterday. The exhibit celebrates the “urban vinyl” medium in pop and hyper-pop art, largely brought to public renown by international artists like KAWS, Los Angeles-based collective FriendsWithYou, and the celebrated Takashi Murakami, … Continue reading