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Podcast: Maddie and Carley of Teenage Dirtbagz review 1959 “beach party” classic, “Gidget”

By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based podcast Teenage Dirtbagz. Your hosts, Maddie and Carley are just two teenagers in their twenties who are on a quest to watch and dissect the most iconic high school movies of … Continue reading

Photos + Review: You Me At Six, Dreamers, Machine Heart @ The Opera House

Photos and Review by: Joanna Glezakos –  Last night (Feb. 26th), UK’s You Me At Six brought their “Back Again Tour” to the Opera House in Toronto after a long four years away. The tour coincidentally shares its name with a single off their latest album “VI”, released in October of 2018, and feels appropriate after such … Continue reading

Album Review: Pkew Pkew Pkew – “Optimal Lifestyles”

By: Kirstin Bews –       Toronto-based punk band Pkew Pkew Pkew, are releasing their third album, Optimal Lifestyles, on March 1st via Dine Alone. Known for their lively beer-soaked shows, Pkew Pkew Pkew pack a punch with no-nonsense lyrics and strong musical compositions in this release.    If you’re naming a band after the … Continue reading

Photos: Watsky, Grieves @ Danforth Music Hall

Photos by: Lauren Garbutt – Hip-Hop artist Watsky, who released his newest album, Complaint, on January 11th, 2019, which featured the singles “Welcome to the Family”, “All Like Whatever”, “Mean Ass Drunk”, “No Complaints No Conversation”, and “Limos 4 Emos”, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (Feb. 22nd) with Seattle-based hip-hop … Continue reading

Photos: Le Butcherettes, Stars At Night @ Drake Hotel

Photos by: Jaime Espinoza – Mexican punk rock band Le Butcherettes, who released their newest album, bi/MENTAL, on February 1st, 2019, which was produced by Talking Heads member Jerry Harrison (No Doubt, Violent Femmes, KD Lang), performed at the Drake Hotel in Toronto last night (Feb. 22nd) with Los Angeles-based indie rock band Stars At Night, who … Continue reading

Prism Prize Announces 2019 Top 20 Nominees

By: Staff – The Prism Prize today announced the Top 20 best Canadian music videos of the year, as voted by a jury of more than 120 Canadian music, film and media arts professionals. After viewing hundreds of music videos, jurors selected the Prism Prize Top 20 based on originality, style, creativity, innovation and effective … Continue reading

Photos: Meg Mac @ Rivoli

Photos by: Morgan Hotston –  Australian singer-songwriter Meg Mac, who released her debut album, Low Blows, on July 14th, 2017 via LittleBIGMan, performed at the Rivoli in Toronto last night (Feb. 20th).

Photos: Bob Mould @ Phoenix Concert Theatre

Photos by: David McDonald –  Punk Rock artist Bob Mould, who released his 13th solo album, Sunshine Rock, on February 8th, 2019 via Merge, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night (Feb. 18th).

Photos: Dropkick Murphys @ Rebel

Photos by: David Scala – Celtic punk band Dropkick Murphys, who released their ninth album, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory, on January 6th, 2017 via Born & Bred, performed at Rebel in Toronto last night (Feb. 18th).

Hollerado Announces Final Album “Retaliation Vacation”, Break-Up

By: Staff – In a post to their official Facebook page last night (Feb. 18th), beloved Canadian indie rock band Hollerado announced that they would be breaking up following the release of their final album and completion of their final tour. Read the full statement below. The album, titled Retaliation Vacation, will be released on … Continue reading