By: Jessica Nakamoto – Soulful vocals, vibrant expression, and 21st-century pop melodies collide in Patrick Droney’s new EP State of the Heart. Out now via Warner Records, the six-song collection comes on the heels of Droney’s 2018 break-out self-titled release and explores what the young artist describes as “the reckoning of what’s behind you, finding meaning … Continue reading
By: Staff – Electric Zoo: Supernaturals has announced its phase one lineup, taking place over Labor Day Weekend, September 3-5 on Randall’s Island in New York City. After an unfortunate postponement in 2020, Electric Zoo is announcing its return as Electric Zoo Supernaturals. For its 12th edition, New York’s premiere electronic music festival will feature … Continue reading
By: Staff – A new study measuring the economic and cultural impact of Toronto’s live music venues was released today at a virtual news conference by the City of Toronto and the Canadian Live Music Association. The long-awaited study entitled Re:Venues: A Case and Path Forward for Toronto’s Live Music Industry, outlines the contributions and status of … Continue reading
By: Staff – Hamilton-based punk trio The Dirty Nil have shared their new single “Blunt Force Concussion,” a slice of ‘90s power-pop and the latest cut off the forthcoming album, Fuck Art, out January 1, 2021 via Dine Alone Records and available for pre-order now. Stream the track below. Along with the previous releases of pop-punk … Continue reading
By: Staff – Third Man Records and Columbia Records will release The White Stripes Greatest Hits on December 4th. The first-ever official anthology of recordings from the iconic rock duo, Jack and Meg White, is an essential career-spanning collection highlighting 26 previously released songs – from late 90s flashes of brilliance through early 2000s underground … Continue reading
By: Staff – Jeff Tweedy is back with a new video for his track “Gwendolyn”, which will be featured on his new album, Love Is The King, out October 23rd via dBpm Records, with the physical release following on January 15th. “Gwendolyn”’s lyrics are honeyed and filled with slant rhymes: “She holds my hand between her knees // … Continue reading
By: Staff – The War On Drugs will release Live Drugs, their first new album since 2017’s GRAMMY-winning A Deeper Understanding, on November 20th via Super High Quality Records, bandleader Adam Granduciel’s own record label. Stream the lead single “Pain (Live)” below. Live Drugs is a collection culled from over 40 hard drives of recorded live … Continue reading
By: Staff – Due to a health scare in their crew that temporarily halted production, the broadcast for Run The Jewels’ televised concert special Holy Calamavote has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 17th at Midnight ET/PT on Adult Swim. Although the crew member has been cleared of any COVID-19 diagnosis, the band have pushed back … Continue reading
By: Staff – Emerging Toronto-based singer-songwriter Vengenza is back with her new EP Come Wander With Me, which you can stream exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Having spent years photographing live music, Vengenza realized her true passion was to be on the stage and not behind the lens. Come Wander With Me is her debut EP … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto-based garage punk duo Queens & Kings, consisting of Alissa Klug (drums/vocals) and Brendan Albert (guitar/vocals), is back with a new video for their track “I’m Beggin’” , which you can watch exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. Filmed in February with a small crew of friends at 276 Sterling Studio, the video depicts the … Continue reading