By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – In just 12 years, Download Festival has become one of the world’s definitive metal festivals. The reason is simple: a brilliant balance of internationally successful headliners like KISS, Muse and Motley Crue alongside wall-of-death all-stars like Lamb of God and Lacuna Coil – with a supporting cast full of tomorrow’s headliners. Like … Continue reading
By: Staff – The third annual Toronto Urban Roots Festival (TURF) announced its initial 2015 line-up this morning. The festival, which organizers pushed back to September 18-20 from early July due in large part to the upcoming Pan Am Games, will feature three outdoor stages featuring Of Monsters and Men, Wilco, Neko Case, Lord Huron, Edward Sharp … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – We’re officially at peak music festival in 2015. They’re everywhere, including one that’s being unashamedly promoted by Chipotle. But before the bloat, there was one pioneer: Coachella. Make no mistake: The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival is the alpha in a sea of omegas. And why? Coachella is one of the few places left for musicians to … Continue reading
By: Staff – Time Festival will return to Fort York’s Garrison Common this summer. Since its original run from 2008 to 2010, Time Festival returned in 2014 with Grimes, Flume, and Action Bronson headlining, and festival no-shows Death Grips, and Charlie XCX. This year, South African rap-rave band Die Antwoord will be headlining. The … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Hillside Music Festival will once again return to Guelph Lake Island in Guelph, ON this summer. This year’s line-up features: Daniel Lanois, Nels Cline Singers, TEEN and Frazey Ford, and Constantines, along with Astral Swans, BADBADNOTGOOD, Braids, By Divine Right, Alex Cuba, Doldrums, Etiquette, Great Lake Swimmers, Mo Kenney, LIDS, the … Continue reading
By: Staff – Festival D’Ete De Quebec just revealed its 2015 line-up. “Still going strong after 48 years, the FEQ has never stopped aiming for the top. And this year’s program shows why. We’ll be seeing music lovers from all over the country as well as south of the border visit Québec this summer,” said general manager Daniel … Continue reading
We’re giving away a Pouzza Fest prize pack that includes two (2) 3-day GA passes and a Pouzza Fest T-shirt! Date: April 13 at 6:30pm Venue: The Danforth Music Hall You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: Win a @PouzzaFest Prize … Continue reading
We’re giving away two (2) weekend passes to Austin Psych Fest: Levitation from May 8-10 at Carson Creek Ranch in Austin, TX featuring: The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Spiritualized, Primal Scream, The Black Angels, Thee Oh Sees, Mac DeMarco, and more! Flight and accommodations are not included. You can enter … Continue reading
By: Staff – To announce its 2015 lineup, Osheaga has launched a new mobile game called “The Road to Osheaga”, to use with iPhone, iPad, and Android. “The Road to Osheaga” will provide fans a fun and innovative way to discover the names of nearly 80 artists who are playing in the festival’s 2015 edition before … Continue reading
By: Staff – Ontario’s newest music festival, the Bonnaroo-affiliated Wayhome Music Festival, announced its inaugural line-up at a secret event at The Great Hall in Toronto tonight. The event, which is set to take place at Burls Creek Event Grounds, in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, will happen from July 24-26th with tickets going on sale February 16th. Appearing at Wayhome are … Continue reading