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By: Anan Rahman (@anan_ra) – It was in 1885 when Nietzsche proclaimed that God is dead. Similarly, earlier this year, a figure no less august than Gene Simmons declared that rock is finally dead. While there are those amongst us who wouldn’t be too heartbroken to read the last rites over their copy of Love Gun, the audience who were in attendance … Continue reading
Photos by: Bruce Emberley – The 2014 Junction Music Festival took over the Junction neighbourhood of Toronto on September 20th with a line-up that included acclaimed Toronto-based alternative country quartet The Sadies, who released their new album, Internal Sounds, on September 17th, 2013 via Outside Music, Toronto-based alternative country band The Beauties, who released their debut … Continue reading
Photos by: André Varty – Arcade Fire’s Win Butler, who just wrapped up their highly successful tour in support of their 2014 Polaris Prize-shortlisted album, Reflektor, did a DJ set at Coda Toronto last night under the name DJ Windows 98.
By: Robert Liwanag – Abel Tesfaye didn’t toil away like most artists do – he went from mysterious figure posting tracks onto YouTube to singular figure in R&B in a relatively short time period. It did, however, take some time for the Weeknd to build a reputation as a live act. How can you possibly replicate such dark, intimate, moody sounds in a larger, rowdier … Continue reading
By: Anan Rahman (@anan_ra) – “Prolific” is one of the first words that come to mind when you mention Ty Segall. The 27-year-old San Francisco native has established himself as garage rock royalty by cranking out a steady stream of bracing, hard-bitten albums that occasionally come off as raw, unedited portraits of a wunderkind doing his thing. It’s as … Continue reading
By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – There were many stories going into the 2014 Polaris Music Prize gala. Admittedly, none brought with them the controversy of 2013. That’s because unlike any previous year, the artists were the focus in 2014. Rolling into the posh Carlu in downtown Toronto, you could feel the tension everywhere. Among artist, critic and fan alike … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – JFL42 2014 hosted another great batch of comics on September 21st including Toronto-based improv group Bad Dog Theatre, who were dubbed “Toronto’s improv hub” by NOW Magazine and led by renowned improv veteran Julie Dumais Osborne, plus a bunch of great comics at both the Yuk Yuks comedy club and the Comedy Bar including … Continue reading
On October 2nd, the AGO will give partygoers a sneak peek at Toronto’s largest art spectacle of the year, Scotiabank Nuit Blanche. Featuring a headlining performance by Tim Hecker, whose 2013 album Virgins made the 2014 Polaris Prize Long List, the event focuses on artists who push boundaries and experiment with exciting new ideas and approaches to art. Anadam Dance Theatre’s … Continue reading
Date: October 1st – Doors at 7pm // Show at 8pm Location: Kool Haus Opener: Thank You Scientist 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 to @Coheed and Cambria in #Toronto! | Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT. | @LiveNationON | http://t.co/3z3UNsjD3F … Continue reading
Photos by: Krystle Merrow – New Jersey-based indie rock band The Gaslight Anthem, who released their fifth album, Get Hurt, on August 12th, 2014 via Island, which was produced by Mike Crossey (The 1975, Foals, Keane, Jake Bugg), and spawned the singles “Get Hurt”, “Stay Vicious”, and “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, performed at Sound Academy in Toronto … Continue reading
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