By: Daniel Gerichter (@ZenDonut) – In 2009, Toronto-based punk rock group Fucked Up won the Polaris Prize for The Chemistry of Common Life, and in 2011, they created the acclaimed epic punk-rock opera David Comes to Life. In 2014, what does the Damian Abraham-fronted sextet do for their encore? On Glass Boys, their latest effort, they give us one hell of … Continue reading
Photos by: Jason Hodgins – Since acclaimed Toronto-based record label Last Gang Records launched in the fall of 2003, it became known for dozens of notable releases like, Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? by Metric, O My Heart by Mother Mother, The Looks by MSTRKRFT, Shrines by Purity Ring, You’re a Women, I’m … Continue reading
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Toronto-based “folk noir” singer-songwriter Rob Moir, who we last saw during Pouzza Fest in Montreal last weekend, and who released his newest album, Places To Die, on April 30th, 2013, performed at The Rivoli in Toronto last night with his band The Great Lates.
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – New Jersey-based pop-punk quintet Man Overboard, who released their third album, Heart Attack, on May 28th, 2013, via Rise, which spawned the singles “White Lies”, “Open Season”, and more, performed at the Virgin Mobile Mod Club in Toronto last night with Boston-based melodic hardcore band Transit, who released their fourth album, Young … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston and Brandon Lorenzetti – The Electric Island 2014 concert series kicked off at the beautiful Centre Island in downtown Toronto yesterday (May 19), the previous home to Virgin Music Fest in 2009. The first of a four part series, set to take place later this summer, featured acclaimed German DJ/producer Sven Väth, who has … Continue reading
Photos by: Dianna Lee – Australian electrionica artist Chet Faker, who released his debut album, Built on Glass, on April 11th, 2014 via Future Classic/Opulent, which spawned the single “Talk Is Cheap”, performed at The Hoxton in Toronto last night in support of the album.
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – Atlanta-based indie rock quintet Manchester Orchestra, who released their fourth album, Cope, on April 1st, 2014 via Loma Vista Recordings/Favourite Gentlemen, which spawned the single “Top Notch”, performed at The Opera House in Toronto last night with Pennsylvania-based indie rock band Balance and Composure, who released their second album, The … Continue reading
Date: May 30 Venue: The Phoenix Concert Theatre Openers: Prof & Dem Atlas 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 @atmosphere in #Toronto! Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! (cc: @rhymesayers) | http://bit.ly/1mPc8zu LIKE our “Atmosphere” post and LIKE our page and send us a message with … Continue reading
Date: June 1st at 8:00pm Venue: The Danforth Music Hall 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 @larouxofficial at @TheDanforthMH in #Toronto! Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! | http://bit.ly/1j3rZVr LIKE our “La Roux” post and LIKE our page and send us a message with your e-mail address included … Continue reading
Photos by: Angelo Marchini – California-based ska punk band Mad Caddies, who released their sixth album, Dirty Rice, on May 13th, 2014 via Fat Wreck Chords, which is their first new album in seven years, performed at Lee’s Palace in Toronto last night with Toronto-based indie rockers Teenage Kicks, who released their debut full-length album, Spoils of Youth, on April 29 via Rezolute Music/Universal … Continue reading