By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – Every country music loving soul who has never set foot in Toronto’s Legendary Horseshoe Tavern filled the space on Saturday night for the South Carolina natives and alternative country duo, Shovels & Rope, who released their most recent album, O’ Be Joyful, last July via Dualtone Records, and their first headlining tour. … Continue reading
By: Adam Taylor – Nostalgic. Moving. Epic. The Sony Performing Arts Centre was host to the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses last night. It was the Second Quest of this performance, which had some changes from its debut last year. A truly amazing four movement symphony and visual presentation celebrating one of Nintendo’s, … Continue reading
By: Shelby Monita (@shelbymonita) – Friday night, one of Toronto’s most beautiful and infamous venues, Massey Hall, lent its stage to Patti Smith and her band for the first time since 1976. Though to everyone’s shock, her Massey Hall return only filled half of the seats, something that could easily be attributed to this being the … Continue reading
Photos by: Jason Hodgins – With the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in full bloom, former LCD Soundsystem front man and founder of DFA Records, James Murphy, who produced Arcade Fire’s forthcoming album, Reflektor, which is out October 29th, performed a DJ set at The Hoxton in Toronto last night.
By: Sasha Kalra (@sashakalra) – On Thursday night, the Opera House played host to a truly impressive spectacle that featured a diverse, inspiring lineup of performers. The combination of Australian electronic musicians and a funky LA native illumnated the Opera House for a show that was memorable. The first thing that struck you about show opener Touch Sensitive … Continue reading
Venue: Phoenix Concert Theatre Date: September 8th @ 8:00pm You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine Toronto on Twitter and tweet the following message: #Contest: (19+) Win 2 Tickets to @volcanochoir in #Toronto c/o @COLLECTIVECON. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! http://bit.ly/1aegGf9 Like our “Volcano Choir” post on Facebook and send us a message with your e-mail address included. Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Volcano Choir” in the subject … Continue reading
Venue: The Opera House Date: September 15th @ 8:00pm You can enter only once via one of the following entry methods: Follow Aesthetic Magazine Toronto on Twitter and tweet the following message: #Contest: (19+) Win 2 Tickets to @ernestgreene & @haertsmusic in #Toronto. Follow @Aesthetic_Mag + RT! http://bit.ly/17zoHWi Like our “Washed Out/HAERTS” post on Facebook and send us a message with your e-mail address included. Send an email to aestheticmag@gmail.com with “Washed Out/HAERTS” in the subject line. … Continue reading
Photos by: Dale Benvenuto – The KiSS 92.5 Wham Bam 2013 took place at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto last night and R&B crooner Robin Thicke, who’s mega hit “Blurred Lines” opened his set and was the highlight for many, Nova Scotia-based rapper Classified, who released his self-titled third studio album earlier this year, Toronto-based Pop/R&B singer Shawn … Continue reading
Photos by: Dakota King (@dakotamakala) – Closing the series of performances at the CNE’s Bandshell Park, that began with The Proclaimers on August 16th, British Columbia-based rock quartet Theory of a Deadman torched the stage with a solid set including radio hits “Bad Girlfriend”, “So Happy”, and “Nothing Could Come Between Us”.
Photos by: Stephen McGill (@steve_mcgill) – With the summer music festival season winding down for another year, Monster Energy Rock Allegiance Tour invaded Toronto’s Sound Academy last night with Danish metal quartet Volbeat, who released their fifth studio album, Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies, in April, Finnish rock quintet H.I.M., who released their eighth studio album, Tears on Tape, in April, … Continue reading