By: Jessica Nakamoto – In a heartfelt announcement last October, USS frontman and guitarist Ashley Buchholz and vinyl-spinning DJ/turntablist Jason “Human Kebab” Parsons revealed that all good things must come to an end. For the iconic Toronto duo, this meant one last album full of tracks encouraging fans to reminisce, rock out, and maybe even get … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Don’t let the smiling puppy or pastel sky fool you. While there may not be any red skulls or Grim Reapers this time around, behind The Dirty Nil’s cheerful new album cover is a collection of songs distinctly steeped in the exciting and untamed spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Out … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Grab your holiday onesies and stake your claim at the comfy end of the couch, because Lindsey Stirling is bringing the Christmas spirit straight from the stage to your living room. Following the release of her 2017 chart-topping holiday album Warmer in the Winter, the platinum-selling violinist, artist, dancer, and New York … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – To celebrate the release of their debut single, “Bring Me Down”, Golden Tongue’s Ben Havok, Cliff Magreta, and Patrick Retzer have curated a brand-new Spotify playlist exclusively for Aesthetic Magazine. Packed with songs that range from the band’s current favorites to tracks that inspired their single and the musical direction of the … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – With spooky season finally upon us, there’s no better time to be “Afraid of the Dark”. Channeling a haunted cabin and sleepless nights at a rural songwriting retreat, Kaatii’s latest single (out now) is an upbeat yet spine-tingling ode to being paranoid for no reason whatsoever. Originally conjured up in Breckenridge, Colorado … Continue reading
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: Jessica Nakamoto – To celebrate the release of her debut track, “Little Did I Know” (out now via Warner Records), Panamanian singer-songwriter Sofía Valdés has curated a brand-new Spotify playlist packed with songs that have not only inspired her work, but make her laugh, reminisce, dream big, and continue to shape her into the artist … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Ushering in new beginnings with a resounding sense of confidence and poise, it’s become strikingly clear that PVRIS frontwoman, Lynn Gunn has always been her own secret weapon. Yet, like many hidden talents bubbling below the surface, until recently, her role as the sole driving force behind the group’s … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – First revealed as an exclusive sneak peek during last month’s Aesthetic Festival, Sunsleep’s latest song “New Sensations” (out July 21) has already tallied over 30k streams on Spotify alone. To celebrate, the alternative-rock quintet has curated a brand-new Spotify playlist filled with tunes that inspired their most recent track and continue to … Continue reading
By: Jessica Nakamoto – Following the physical release of their ninth studio album, Afterburner, Sacramento’s Dance Gavin Dance have once again retuned to the top of the charts, a testament to the band’s fans-first mentality. With the pandemic having created logistical issues for their new album roll-out, the post-hardcore outfit could have easily chosen to delay … Continue reading