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Album Review: Iyves – “Chromatic”

By: Jessica Nakamoto –       What’s old is new. At least, it appears that way where popular trends are concerned. However, aviator sunglasses and pixie haircuts aside, this revolving cycle can yield exciting products in unexpected areas. Expanding beyond the obvious fashion scene, modern music is yet another area in which past inspiration has … Continue reading

Exclusive: Stream Kai Exos’ New Curated Playlist

By: Staff – Rising R&B star Kai Exos just released his brilliant self-titled EP. The collection includes six effervescent tracks that gloriously capture Exos’ neo-soul sound, and to celebrate the release, Exos curated an exclusive playlist for Aesthetic Magazine. Stream it below! 1. King’s Dead – Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Future, James Blake I’m all about All … Continue reading

Photos: Majid Jordan @ Rebel

Photos by: Anton Mak – Canadian R&B duo Majid Jordan, who released their second album, The Space Between, on October 27th, 2017 via OVO/Warner Bros., performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (April 4th).

Photos: Miguel @ PNE Forum

Photos by: Timothy Nguyen – R&B artist Miguel, who released his fourth album, War & Leisure, on December 1st, 2017 via RCA, performed at the PNE Forum in Vancouver last night (Feb. 24th).

Watch Charlotte Day Wilson’s New Video For “Stone Woman”

By: Staff – Days ahead of the release of her new album Stone Woman, Charlotte Day Wilson has shared the title track’s video. Director Devon Little was inspired by classic videos like David Bowie’s “Heroes”, Sinead O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U”, and Andy Warhol’s “Screen Tests” to create an intimate moving portrait of Charlotte Day Wilson, … Continue reading

Photos: Ibeyi @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

Photos by: Jaime Espinoza – Electronic/R&B/Soul duo Ibeyi, who released their second album, Ash, on September 29th, 2017 via XL, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Nov. 7th).

Charles Bradley, Beloved Soul Singer, Dead At 68

By: Staff – Beloved funk/soul/R&B artist Charles Bradley has died following a battle with stomach cancer. “Always a fighter, Charles battled cancer with everything he had,” a statement read. “Thank you for your prayers during this difficult time. Mr. Bradley was truly grateful for all the love he’s received from his fans and we hope … Continue reading

Photos: SZA, Smino, Ravyn Lenae @ Rebel

Photos by: Anton Mak – R&B singer-songwriter SZA, who released her debut album, Ctrl, on June 9th, 2017 via Top Dawg/RCA, which featured the singles “Drew Barrymore”, and “Love Galore”, and featured guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, James Fauntleroy, and Isaiah Rashad, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night with hip-hop artist Smino, who released his debut album, Blkswn, on … Continue reading

Photos: Khalid @ Rebel

Photos by: Alyssa Balistreri –  R&B/Soul singer-songwriter Khalid, who released his debut album, American Teen, on March 3rd, 2017 via RCA/Columbia, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Aug. 9th).

Photos: Sean Paul, Brandy @ Echo Beach

Photos by: Jaime Espinoza – Jamaican dancehall artist Sean Paul, who released his sixth album, Full Frequency, on February 18th, 2014 via Atlantic Records, which features guest appearances from Damian Marley, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and Juicy J, performed at Echo Beach in Toronto last night (July 30) with R&B/Hip-Hop artist Brandy, who released her newest album, Two Eleven, … Continue reading