By: Staff – Besides its epic sceneries and lovely people, Canada is also rich in musical heritage, which has captivated a global audience. Canadian musicians are recognized both locally and internationally due to their mesmerizing rhythms. The Canadian music scene has always had multiple genres and styles. As a result, the country’s music has crossed … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced that 15-time JUNO Award-winning band and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Tragically Hip, will receive the 2021 Humanitarian Award during the 50th annual JUNO Awards. The Tragically Hip’s timeless music and philanthropic pursuits have touched millions of lives across … Continue reading
By: Kirstin Bews – Justin Rutledge is back with a new band, but the same ambient and rhythmic textures fill his new album, Passages, that is set for release on May 31st via Outside Music. Many Canadians will remember one of the new band members, Rob Baker, from the Tragically Hip. The friendship … Continue reading
By: Adam Harrison – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce a collaboration with Toronto-based writer/photographer/podcast host Adam R. Harrison and his new show, The Adamantium Podcast, which features local and celebrity guests engage in casual conversations on art, culture, and entertainment. In episode 24, Richard Jones and Jamie Morrison of Stereophonics join … Continue reading
By: Staff – Following the announcement of their highly anticipated new studio album, ‘Rally Cry’, today Arkells drop the album’s lead single “Relentless” today, which you can check out here: https://arkells.lnk.to/rallycry The story of “Relentless” mixes both a new direction in song-writing for the band, plus a fond and heartfelt story, as told by frontman, Max Kerman: “My dad showed me … Continue reading
By: Patrick Bales – The sounds of Wolfe Island were transported to Toronto once again for the second annual Wolfe Island Music Festival Winter Ball last night (Feb. 17th). The line-up featured a collection of Canadian independent musicians, either who have graced the stage at one of the previous 19 editions or who will be part … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) has announced the 2018 inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame will be world-renowned rockers Barenaked Ladies – Ed Robertson, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn and Tyler Stewart – alongside original member, co-founder and singer-songwriter Steven Page. The band celebrates their 30th anniversary this year, marking three decades as … Continue reading
By: Staff – Our Lady Peace have released a brand new video for their song, “Drop Me In The Water”. The track comes from Somethingness, Volume 1 – the first half of the band’s new two-volume series – while the video is the first “episode” of a video series that they have created. Watch the video below. … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Gord Downie, the frontman of beloved Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, has died at 53. According to a statement on the band’s Twitter page, Downie died Tuesday night surrounded by his children and family. “Gord knew this day was coming – his response was to spend this precious time as he always … Continue reading
By: Staff – Gord Downie has announced his new project, Introduce Yerself, a double-album of twenty-three new songs. Downie recorded the music swiftly over two four-day sessions in January 2016 and February 2017, with the final album often reflecting first takes. Introduce Yerself continues the collaborative relationship that last year brought the music of Downie’s historic Secret … Continue reading