By: Staff – Jenn Grant has shared a new video for her first single, “Judy”, to be taken from her forthcoming new album Champagne Problems. “Judy” was written and performed with Kim Harris and is Harris’ parents’ love story reimagined inside a horn-laden 1960s rock ’n’ roll song. The masterfully cinematic video depicts a new … Continue reading
By: Staff – Anyone thinking about putting on a music festival would presumably have a few things to consider. The most important of these are the bands and other performers who can be persuaded to play and how easy it will be for music fans to get there. For famous festivals like Glastonbury in the UK … 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 – Whether you have heard some negative stereotypes about royalty-free (RF) music and want to read more about it or you are just looking for an interesting article, this blog post is just for you. With the rise of technology, more and more people are becoming self-producing filmmakers, video bloggers, etc. Such people … Continue reading
By: Staff – Noted for her hypnotizing utilization of looping stations met with her driving vocals and poetic lyricism, Chersea has set herself apart with her brand new track “Tongue Tied”, which you can stream exclusively on Aesthetic Magazine below. Surrounded by a myriad of instruments, Chersea uses her loop-stations to create ethereal walls of frequencies; … Continue reading
By: Staff – With such a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips with the internet and the resources it provides, we have the entire history of music in our hands. There has never been a better way to connect with bands and artists and immerse ourselves in the culture that music evokes. But, as well … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto indie-rockers, Wildlife, have returned from the depths of the Canadian wilderness with their first offering since the 2013 landmark album, On The Heart. On October 14th, the band will share their third full-length record, Age Of Everything, and fans can join the band that night for a special show celebrating the release at the Drake … Continue reading
By: Maria Popova – Music has a powerful grip on our emotional brain. It can breathe new life into seemingly lifeless minds. But if there is indeed no music instinct, music — not just its creation, but also its consumption — must be an acquired skill. How, then, do we “learn” music beyond merely understanding how it works? How do … Continue reading
By: James Pew – “No Pop (noun) – short for Not Popular. Meaning anti-commercial, non-chart-friendly, also inferring there is no expiration date on music nor is it limited by geographic or regional boundaries” The first time I wrote about No Pop was over a year ago. I re-read that piece in preparation for writing this … Continue reading
We’re giving away one (1) 3-month subscription to Vinyl Me, Please, where each month you will receive a limited edition LP pressed exclusively for Vinyl Me, Please members, an original 12 ” x 12” art print, a custom cocktail pairing, and more! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet … Continue reading