Photos by: Katie Kuropas – Day two of Riot Fest 2025 kicked off on Sept. 20th at Douglass Park in Chicago with performances by Pop-Rock band Weezer, who released their newest EP, SZNZ: Winter, on December 21st, 2022 via Atlantic, which featured the single “I Want a Dog”, pop-punk band All Time Low, who are expected to … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Jaimey Hamilton’s new summer single, “Stompin’ Ground”, the BC-based country artist curated a brand new “Songs That Remind Me of Summer” Spotify playlist. Stream it below! Kenny Chesney – “American Kids” This song perfectly describes all the little details of being young, growing up and having fun. … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of Melina Coolen’s new single “Nothing At All”, the Canadian singer-songwriter curated a brand new Spotify playlist. Check it out below! Melina Coolen is a Canadian songwriter, producer and audio engineer and producer. Her retropop influence is undeniable in her carefully self-produced sound and sophisticated songwriting style. After … Continue reading
By: Staff – Music icons from the 1960s will be appearing in venues across Canada over the coming months, giving Canadians the opportunity to experience their favourite hits performed live by some of the most hardworking octogenarians in the music industry. The Beach Boys will be making a welcome return to Canada with the group … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Harris – Review by: Curtis Sindrey – In what was billed as Brian Wilson’s final live performance in Toronto, the legendary leader of The Beach Boys took to the Sony Centre stage last night in a greatest hits-heavy set. Wilson, 76, appeared frail as an assistant walked him to and from a white baby grand … Continue reading
Date: Nov. 21 Location: Sony Centre Buy tickets here. Pre-Sale password: BRIANWILSON Enter below to win one (1) pair of general admission (GA) tickets to see Brian Wilson in Toronto on November 21st! You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: Win 2 Tickets … Continue reading
By: Staff – One of the most influential rock acts from the 1960s and 70s are set to make a rare appearance in Canada this summer. The Beach Boys will be performing a one-off show at Casino Rama on Friday July 20th. The group, originally headed up by brothers, Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, captured the … Continue reading
By: Staff – Father John Misty will release, Pure Comedy, the highly anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed album, I Love You, Honeybear, on April 7th. Stream the title track below. Misty wrote the majority of Pure Comedy throughout 2015 and recorded all the basic tracking and vocals live to tape (in no more than two takes each) at … Continue reading
By: Staff – Ex-Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page has announced his new solo album, Heal Thyself Pt. 1: Instinct, out March 11th. A blend of modern pop melodies and infectious arrangements and deep lyrics, Heal Thyself Pt. 1: Instinct features 12 new tracks including the lead single, “Surprise Surprise“. Watch the lyric video below. Fans … Continue reading
By: Staff – Levitation (aka Austin Psych Fest) has announced their 2016 line-up, which includes the legendary Brian Wilson performing his 1966 masterpiece, Pet Sounds, celebrating the 50th anniversary of this massively influential album with special guest Al Jardine. Other artists include: Animal Collective, Caribou, Flying Lotus, Slowdive, Nicolas Jarr, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Black … Continue reading