By: Staff – Indie-pop songstress Hannah Georgas has announced that her new LP All That Emotion will be released on September 4, 2020 via Arts & Crafts and Brassland (the imprint co-founded by Aaron & Bryce Dessner). The 11-song album is now available to pre-order HERE. Along with the new record, fans can take advantage … Continue reading
By: Staff – Toronto pop-rock quartet Jane’s Party have released a new stop-motion video for “Change Her Mind”. Produced by Carlin Nicholson and Mike O’Brien of Zeus – with Francesca Carbonneau and Nashlyn Lloyd from Vancouver dream-rock band FRANKIIE singing back-up – the infectious tune featuring an impossible not-to-sing-along-with chorus. Says the band about the … Continue reading
By: Staff – The Polaris Music Prize has revealed its 40 album Long List. The 2020 Polaris Music Prize Long List is: Allie X – Cape GodAnachnid – DreamweaverAquakultre – LegacyMarie-Pierre Arthur – Des feux pour voirBackxwash – God Has Nothing To Do With This Leave Him Out Of ItBadge Époque Ensemble – Badge Époque … Continue reading
Photos by: Morgan Harris – Thousands of protesters marched in downtown Toronto yesterday afternoon (May 30) to fight back against racism following the death of 29-year-old Toronto resident Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell to her death from a high-rise. The incident is now under investigation by the Ontario Civilian Police Commission. The rally, which was organized by Not Another … Continue reading
By: Staff – Indie rock band Fast Romantics have announced that their highly anticipated new album, Pick It Up, which will be released on August 6, 2020, via Postwar Records. The self-produced album is now available to pre-order HERE. Alongside the album announcement, the band has unveiled the title track and its accompanying quarantine-friendly video, which … Continue reading
By: Staff – Pop-infused indie rock quartet Monowhales have reimagined their hit single “RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down)” with an acoustic version available today. Stream “RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down) (Acoustic)” below. “We produced the song ourselves in Toronto. We wanted to take the upbeat vibrancy of the original song and create a … Continue reading
By: Staff – In a new feature to Aesthetic Magazine, we are proud to announce that we are the new presenting partner for Toronto-based film podcast Contra Zoom. Your host, Dakota Arsenault, goes in depth about everything film; from lists, to reviews, and more! Continuing the long running series chronicling every Best Picture winner and ranking … Continue reading
By: Staff – With over a decade of experience in the music industry, multiple award nominations, and international recognition at just 25 years old, T. Thomason is a force to be reckoned with. In 2016, after releasing his EP, Sweet Baby, Thomason and producer Dave Henriques (Justin Nozuka / Iskwé) embarked on a new collaborative journey developing … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of his latest single “Paper Thin”, singer-songwriter Peter Katz curated a brand new Spotify playlist of songs that influenced both the new track and his forthcoming album, Like We Used To Be. “Dizzy” – Azure Ryder This song is a new discovery for me, just love the vibe on it … Continue reading
By: Staff – To celebrate the release of their new single “Last Forever”, Toronto-based indie pop band Pyramid Tropic curated a new “An All The Way 80’s Film” playlist. Fueled by late nights in basement studios and frequent runs to the local café for coffee, Pyramid Tropic is a study in contrasts. One member is known as … Continue reading