Manitoba Music is presenting three exciting showcases in three of the world’s most important music markets next week. Six emerging Manitoba acts with significant national buzz will perform for top industry players in New York, Montreal, and Toronto.
The fall issue of the Manitoba Music newsletter is out, featuring...
Cannon Bros.
Flo
Western Canadian Music Awards
John K. Samson
Neighbouring Rights.
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Ridley Bent and Doc Walker nominated for CCMAs. - Winnipeg Free Press
Propaghandi signs to Epitaph Records. - Winnipeg Free Press
Ruth Moody among the most famous Canadian folk singers. - Milwaukee Journal
Stab some zombies to the sweet sounds of The Wailin' Jennys (at the 0:56 mark). - AMC
James Struthers visits his childhood home to play his new song, "Dream Girl". - Green Couch Sessions
Andrew Sannie of The Lytics talks about the changes to homophobia in hip hop. - The Manitoban
The Xanad00ds and Flo talk with Young Mike on Locals Only. - HOT 103
Fubuki Daiko to perform at the Winnipeg Fringe Fest. - CBC Scene + FREE download
Imaginary Cities talks about their career highlights. - Glide Magazine
Mariachi Ghost and the mystery surrounding their band. - CBC Scene
Flying Fox and The Hunter Gatherers talk about their theatrical sets. - LA Beat
Hillbilly Burlesque to play The Great Woods Park Festival. - Beausejour Review
The Happy Unfortunate and M-Kaps celebrate the release of July Never Dies. - HOT 103
The Treble look back on their successful few years. - Here New Brunswick
Imaginary Cities and Federal lights play The Waldorf. - The Province
Watch the trailer for Propagandhi's upcoming release, Failed States. - Punk News
D'Aoust Brothers and Sierra Noble partcipate in candle-light vigil honouring missing women. - First Perspective
Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers talk about the North Country Fair. - Uptown
Johnny Cajun's debut album features a love song about Le Bébé Rouge Drive In. - Winnipeg Free Press
Manitoba acts to perform at Super Spike Volleyball Tournament. - Chris D
Keri Latimer makes an impressive solo debut. - Winnipeg Free Press
Catch some Manitobans at the Brandon Folk Music and Art Festival. - CBC Scene
Del Barber to play The Arden Theatre's On Stage Series. - St. Albert Leader
Aaron Burnett to play Cripple Creek Music Festival. - The Valley Leader
CBC Music launches kid-friendly channel, featuring music by Fred Penner. - Broadcaster
Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers to play The Big Time Out Festival. - Campbell River Mirror
John K. Samson to play the River & Sky Festival. - Durhan Region
Imaginary Cities gives fans a glimpse into their touring life. - Naked Magazine
Some jazz, some soul, some R&B, and more in this week's edition of the Prairie Playlist. Listen to Up To Speed every weekday between 3 and 3:30 p.m. for Ismaila Alfa's pics and hear them all on SCENE On Air every Saturday at 5 p.m., CBC Radio One. Here are this week's tunes...
33 Manitoban artists and entrepreneurs land Western Canadian Music Awards nods. - CBC Manitoba Scene
Fifteen Manitoba bands head to NXNE. - Winnipeg Free Press
Madonna uses a Mira Black track for her Truth or Dare Fragrance. - CBC Manitoba Scene
Flo recounts her life changing and inspiring moments. - Uptown + FREE Download
Del Barber makes the Top 25 Best Neil Young Covers. - Consequence of Sound
Propagandhi finishes its new record. - Punk News
Jenny Berkel's debut album is "artful and emotional". - Americana-UK
JP Hoe is "anything but static and boring." - Scruffy The Yak
Federal Lights is "soothing and rousing" all at the same time. - CBC Radio 3
Johnny Dietrich discusses the difficulties of making money through music. - Portage Daily Graphic
The iconic Times Change(d) High and Lonesome Club may have to close its doors. - CBC Manitoba Scene
Local label Pipe & Hat unveils NXNE showcase. - NXNE
Del Barber's Headwaters is a great ode to the calm prairie life. - The Lance
Flo takes a stand against bullying. - CBC Manitoba Scene
John K. Samson is set to play the star-studded Ottawa Folk Festival. - Ottawa Start
Winnipeg votes for its best music, including SitDownTracy, Cannon Bros., and Imaginary Cities. - Uptown
While on tour, Ruth Moody recorded a show with Vinyl Café that will air this weekend. - CBC Vinyl Café
Romi Mayes talks tours and The Adventures of Mayes & Nowicki. - Stylus Magazine
Watch Flo perform at Winnipeg Free Press News Cafe. - Winnipeg Free Press
Mira Black comes back. - CBC Manitoba Scene
YRB talks with Imaginary Cities about a new album. - YRB Magazine
Jenny Berkel's Here On The Wire draws on family tragedy and the lonesome move to the city. -The Coast
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra wows a packed-house. - Winnipeg Free Press
Imaginary Cities chat about Lollapalooza. - Pop-Break
WSO's Sistema Winnipeg gives disadvantaged kids the chance to play. - CBC Manitoba Scene
Christine Fellows on where music and art meet. - CBC Manitoba Scene
The Prairie Playlist had another diverse offering of Manitoba songs this week. Listen to Up To Speed every weekday between 3 and 3:30 p.m. for Ismaila Alfa's pics and hear them all on SCENE On Air every Saturday at 5 p.m., CBC Radio One. Here are this week's tunes...
Since his debut in 1963, Stevie Wonder has been blowing people's minds with his talent and musical influence. Whether you like Funk, Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop... it's hard not to notice where Wonder's been.
Next Saturday, May 30, three Winnipeg bands will play the music of Stevie Wonder in tribute: The Lindsey White Band, Mas Headspace and FloSoul. Part time lover, Wab Kinew, willl be playing something from local RandB songstress Flo to get you warmed up.
Also on the show this week:
Wab talks to Nathan Terin, a Winnipeg man that has a passion for helping troubled youth. Since his teenaged cousin took his own life six years ago, Nathan has been organizing the annual Kids Help Phone fundraising concert series. Many local bands will be rallying together at the end of May to support the cause.
And some new music from ska band The SubCity Dwellers. You'll hear the ultra-fresh song called "Jerk Chicken Boogaloo." Sounds good, doesn't it? The band is releasing a 7" record with The Farrell Bros and the Magnificent 7s at the NEW West End Cultural Centre. That's happening Thursday, May 28.
The SubCity Dwellers are pumped about releasing actual vinyl!
Plus, a double header...