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Photos by: Krystle Merrow – The Trans Pride March, which seeks to “provide a place for trans identified people to rally, to stand up and come together in solidarity”, took place on June 27th as part of World Pride 2014 Toronto.
Photos by: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) & Amanda-Susan Carson (@xoAmandaCarson) – The third annual Digital Dreams Music Festival took over what was once Ontario Place on June 28-29 with over 90 DJs (including: Tiesto, Justice, Deep Dish, Dash Berlin, Eric Prydz, and more) over four stages). Despite some low points, including the over 46 festivalgoers, ages 18 to 30, who were rushed … Continue reading
By: Elaisha Green (@elaishajade) and Ted Belton – On her six-song EP To The Hills, strings and a minimalist electro loop back the whispered, yet assertive harmonies of London-based artist Laurel. The 20-year-old musician is the “next big thing” with her music video for lead single “Shells” premiering premiere on Vogue online in July. Elaisha Green of Aesthetic Magazine chatted with the … Continue reading
Date: July 6 at 7pm Venue: The Danforth Music Hall Opener: Max Frost You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine on Twitter and RT the following message: Contest: Win 2 Tickets to @FitzAndTantrums in #Toronto! Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT. (cc: @EmbracePresents). http://t.co/cI8gFgShZS — Aesthetic Magazine (@Aesthetic_Mag) June 30, 2014 … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Vancouver-based punk band White Lung, who released their third album, Deep Fantasy, on June 16th via Domino Records, performed at The Garrison in Toronto with Brooklyn-based cyberpunk band Pop 1280, who released their second album, Imps of Perversion, in 2013 via Sacred Bones Records, which was recorded at BC Studio with … Continue reading
Photos by: Amanda-Susan Carson (@xoAmandaCarson) – We were granted a special preview of what was in store for Digital Dreams 2014 last night before 80,000 fans arrive today and tomorrow! In addition to the stages, which look more like cathedrals of bass, we were also introduced to Digital Dreams’ new cashless wristband system, which will allow festivalgoers to make purchases on site … Continue reading
By: Jennifer Perkin – Spoon is a band that you are supposed to like – the Austin five-piece are critically acclaimed, they’ve paid their dues, they’ve released a slew of strong records and have constantly evolved as a band. Unfortunately, their headlining slot at Yonge-Dundas Square during NXNE felt a little too safe to live up to their reputation. Technically, the performance … Continue reading
Photos by: Curtis Sindrey (@SindreyCurtis) – Toronto-based pop-rock band Weaves, who released their new self-titled EP on April 1st, 2014 via Buzz Records, performed at Massey Hall on June 21st as part of NXNE 2014 when the opened for experimental pop band, tUnE-yArDs, who released their third album, Nikki Nack, on May 5th, 2014 via 4AD.
Photos by: Amanda-Susan Carson (@xoAmandaCarson) – Baltimore-based synthpop band Future Islands, who released their fourth album, Singles, on March 24th, 2014 via 4AD, performed at Tattoo Toronto on June 21st as part of NXNE 2014.
Photos by: Amanda-Susan Carson (@xoAmandaCarson) – The fourth and final concert at Yonge-Dundas Square for NXNE 2014 held a distinct hip-hop flavour as headliner Juicy J, who is expected to release his fourth album, Pure THC: The Hustle Continues, sometime this year, along with hip-hop duo Run The Jewels, which features EL-P and Killer Mike, Ratking, New York-based … Continue reading
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