By: Curtis Sindrey – Acclaimed alt-metal band Deftones brought their 2022 tour to Toronto’s Budweiser Stage last night (May 22nd) for what was a hard-hitting, intense, yet beautiful performance. The band, consisting of frontman Chino Moreno, guitarist Stephen Carpenter (who was replaced by Lance Jackman on this night), drummer Abe Cunningham, turntablist/keyboardist Frank Delgado, and touring … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto-based Filipinx singer-songwriter Jenn Nucum is back with her new EP, Get Better, which can be streamed exclusively via Aesthetic Magazine below. The EP is an exploration of diverse soundscapes ranging from lush, orchestral pop to soaring, cinematic post-rock. This collection of songs was drawn from inner reflections, re-evaluating oneself, analyzing society … Continue reading
By: Curtis Sindrey – Heavy Metal band Megadeth, who will release their new album, The Sick, the Dying… and the Dead!, on July 8th, 2022 via Tradecraft/Universal, which will feature the single “Killing Time”, performed at Budweiser Stage in Toronto last night (May 18th) with Groove metal band Lamb of God, who released their self-titled eighth … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – UK electronic band Elder Island, who released their newest album, Swimming Static, in 2021, which followed up their 2019 album, The Omnitone Collection, performed at the Axis Club in Toronto last night (May 16th).
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Toronto-based alt-rock band Mountain Head, who released their newest EP, Backseat, on March 18th, 2022, performed at the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last night (May 13th).
By: Curtis Sindrey – It’s the classic love story. Boy sees a photo of a girl. Falls in love instantly. And immediately goes on a Lord of the Rings-worthy journey to rescue his true love. Canadian Opera Company’s new production of the Mozart classic “The Magic Flute” is a very charming fairy tale that shows that true … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Australian punk rock band The Chats, who will release their new album, Get Fucked, on August 19th, 2022 via Bargain Bin/Cooking Vinyl Australia, which will follow up their 2020 album, High Risk Behaviour, and which will feature the singles “Struck By Lightning”, and “6L GTR”, performed at the Velvet Underground in Toronto … Continue reading
Photos by: Katrina Lat – Toronto-based alt-rock band Mountain Head, who released their newest EP, Backseat, on March 18th, 2022, took a stroll around the Kensington Market area in downtown Toronto for a new photoshoot.
Photos by: Kirsten Sonntag – Synthpop artist Lights, who released her newest album, Pep, on April 1st, 2022 via Fueled By Ramen, which will feature the singles “Prodigal Daughter”, “Real Thing” (feat. Elohim), “Salt and Vinegar”, and “In My Head” (feat. Josh Dun), performed at History in Toronto on May 7th with EDM artist Felix Cartal, who released his … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Hotston – Australian alt-rock band Gang of Youths, who released their newest album, Angel in Realtime, on February 25th, 2022 via Mosy/Warner, performed at the Danforth Music Hall in Toronto last night (May 6th).