Photos by: Roy Cohen – New York City-based alternative metal band Helmet, who are currently writing and recording their eighth album, due to be released this spring, performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto last night as part of their “Betty” 20th Anniversary tour, which features the quartet play their Butch Vig-co-produced 1994 album of the same name in … Continue reading
By: Daniel Melfi | Photos by: Amy Buck – Last night, Long Beach, CA indie rockers Cold War Kids treated Toronto to a stellar performance. Canadian alternative outfit HIGHS, who are well-known in the city for their CMW and NXNE performances, opened for the SoCal quintet, and warmed up the crowd with their energetic vocals during “Summer Dress”, and a slew of other … Continue reading
Photos by: Julian Avram – San Francisco-based hip-hop/pop duo Kalin and Myles, who released their fourth EP, Dedication, in December 2014, performed at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club in Toronto last night with New Jersey-based pop singer Jacquie Lee, who was the runner-up of Season 5 of The Voice in 2013 as part of Christina Aguilera’s team, and who released her … Continue reading
By: Staff – Drake’s annual OVO Fest will return to the Molson Amphitheatre on August 2nd and 3rd with guests that include J. Cole, who is currently touring in support of his critically acclaimed 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive, Big Sean, who released his third album, Dark Sky Paradise, on Feb. 24th, YG, who … Continue reading
Date: March 21 | Doors: 7:30pm Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message: Contest: (19+) Win 2 Tickets to @dadalife in #Toronto! #EDM @EmbracePresents | Follow + RT | http://t.co/51uIwZdD7c pic.twitter.com/ECJBbUxGQa — Aesthetic Magazine (@Aesthetic_Mag) March 16, 2015 Like … Continue reading
Date: April 1 | 7pm Venue: Virgin Mobile Mod Club Opener: Yukon Blonde You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and tweet the following message:< (19+) Win 2 Tix to @LieutenantMusic (Nate Mendal of @foofighters) in #Toronto! | Follow + RT | http://t.co/l8hFQCw2fo pic.twitter.com/W0kZPkJ9wJ — Aesthetic Magazine (@Aesthetic_Mag) … Continue reading
Photos by: Dawn Hamilton – Toronto-based hardcore punk band Cancer Bats, who released their new album, Searching For Zero, on March 10th via New Damage Records, performed at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last night with Barrie, ON hard rockers Indian Handcrafts, who released their second album, Cival Disobedience For Losers, on October 30th, 2012 via Sargent House, … Continue reading
Photos by: Brandon Lorenzetti – Houston, TX-based hip-hop artist Travis Scott, who released his second mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, on August 18th, 2014 via Grand Hustle, which featured guest appearances by The 1975, Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Big Sean, T.I., & Migos, performed at The Danforth Music Hall in Toronto on March 11th with Atlanta-based hip-hop artist Metro Boomin, who released … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Shadows loom over CBC Radio’s arts and culture show ‘Q’, but this week the flagship production announced their new full-time host – JUNO Award-winning rapper Shad, promising a fresh voice behind the microphone. In our new interview with the 33-year-old hip-hop artist, Shad candidly discusses his thoughts on Q’s role in Canadian culture, … Continue reading
Photos by: Rick Clifford – Arlington, TX-based a cappella group Pentatonix, who released their second album, That’s Christmas to Me, on October 21st, 2014 via RCA, performed at Sound Academy in Toronto last night for the first of two shows.