Photos by: Steve Danyleyko – In an evening of epic sensory exploration, Operanation: A Night of Temptation, which was held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto last night, and raised over $100,000 in support of the Canadian Opera Company’s (COC) Ensemble Studio, Canada’s premier training program for young opera professionals, was a night … Continue reading
By: Sasha Kalra (@sashakalra) – Anna Lunoe is someone who has gathered popularity and acclaim in the past few years. The Australian dance music producer relocated to LA last year and her latest single, “Breathe”, showcases her ability as a vocalist and producer. In addition to her collaborations with the likes of Flume and AC Slater, her … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Shadrach Kabango is a pretty busy guy these days. The London, ON-native just released his highly anticipated fourth album, Flying Colours, a record that contemplates individual identity and its components, including history, culture, and circumstance. When one begins to reflect on this is different for everyone, but for Shad, the time … Continue reading
Venue: The Rivoli Date: October 26th @ 8pm We’re giving away 2 pairs of tickets to Dublin, Ireland-based indie pop duo Heathers at The Rivoli in Toronto on October 26th! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine Toronto on Twitter and tweet the following message: #Contest: (19+) Win 2 tickets to @heatherstunes in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Hugh Laurie, who is best known to North American audiences as Dr. Gregory House on the hit television show, House, and who will be appearing in the upcoming film, Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney, performed at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night in support of his new album, Didn’t … Continue reading
Venue: The Garrison Date: November 1st @ 9pm You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine Toronto on Twitter and tweet the following message: #Contest: (19+) Win 2 tickets to @ilovelucius in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! (cc: @COLLECTIVECON). http://bit.ly/1i94nyQ Like our “Lucius” post on Facebook and send us a message with your e-mail address included. Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Lucius” in the subject line. Include … Continue reading
Photos by: Neil Van – Williamsburg, Brooklyn-based electronic dream pop trio Au Revoir Simone, who released their fourth studio album, Move In Spectrums, on September 24th, performed at The Drake Hotel in Toronto last night with “voguish summertime goth/Pop/New Wave” New York City-based quartet Selebrities, which evokes a sound of 80s-fetishising pop, and who released their debut EP, … Continue reading
Photos by: Sarah Rix (@beets) – R&B/Soul artist and fashion extraordinaire Janelle Monáe, who released her second studio album, The Electric Lady, last month via Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy, performed at Kool Haus in Toronto last night in support of the album as part of her “Electric Lady” tour, with Ghanaian-Canadian singer-songwriter Kae Sun, who released his second studio album, Afriyie, back … Continue reading
By: Mehek Seyid (@whatthemehek) – Many are content that quality, relatable, and positive hip-hop exists in a market saturated with oversized egos andtwerking, but nothing makes you feel more privileged of that fact than when you actually get to experience it live. Attendees of Shad’s show at The Opera House in Toronto last night can attest to … Continue reading
By: Duncan Boyd – Last night, Los Angeles punks FIDLAR played to a sold out, all ages crowd at Toronto’s Hard Luck Bar. Upon entering the venue, the age demographics were easily identifiable. Moving from the front of the stage to the back of the venue, the audience members seemed to grow progressively older. Usually, minors probably … Continue reading