KEN mode lands on the Polaris long list. - CBC Scene

Federal Lights has some advice for those attending NXNE. - Huffington Post

Sweet Alibi will captivate you at the Manitoba Music at NXNE showcase. - BlogTO

Include a free Eagle Lake Owls show in your NXNE itinerary. - Exclaim!

Check out this review of Eagle Lake Owls' debut album. - The Uniter

Catch Imaginary Cities play one of the must-see shows at NXNE. - Post City

Imaginary Cities mounts eclectic uprising with new album. - Knoxville

This Hisses and Imaginary Cities are top picks for NXNE. - Toronto Standard

Include This Hisses on your NXNE crawl. - Toronto Star

This Hisses keeps it loud and hard at NXNE. - Torontoist

This Hisses' album will haunt you in the best way. - The Uniter

The Lytics and The Hologram? Truly truly truly outrageous. - NOW Toronto

The Lytics maintains personal hygiene and play Winnipeg Jazz Fest. - Hip Hop Canada

Catch an earful of local acts at Jazz Fest's opening weekend. - Winnipeg Free Press

There's something for everyting at Jazz Fest. - Winnipeg Free Press

Mariachi Ghost crowding into popular fundraising method. - CBC Scene

Curtis Nowosad learned from the best. - CBC Scene

Oldfolks Home gets help from Keri Latimer on Black & Blue. - The Uniter

August brings a change of season, and also Aboriginal Music Week. - Winnipeg Free Press

Tune in for Tanya Tagaq and more at Aboriginal Day Live. - Broadcast Magazine

Interesting combos at Winnipeg Folk Festival workshops. - Winnipeg Free Press

Four out of five stars for Indicator Indicator. - The Uniter

Abstract Artform teams up with Dan Frechette and others on new album. - Top 40 Charts

Manitoba musicians make time for marathons. - CBC Scene

John K. Samson inspires with his petition. - Yard Baker

Sc Mira's tale of struggle, love, and dreams. - The Rooster

Don Amero earns four out of five stars for Heart On My Sleeve. - The Uniter

Lucas Sader honours Newtown victim. - Winnipeg Free Press

Haunter's River and Rust earns four and a half out of five stars. - The Uniter

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Mantioba Music does NXNE. - ChrisD.ca

Try not to lose control as you stream the new Matt Epp album. - Exclaim!

Fans are to thank for Matt Epp's new album. - The Gauntlet

Matt Epp shares the spotlight. - CBC Scene

Pinball with The F-Holes, The JD Edwards Band, and more. - Exclaim!

Red Moon Road and Jenny Berkel part of Back 40 Folk Festival. - CBC Scene

Canada Day at The Forks named Best Free Event. - Winnipeg Free Press

Abstract Artform hits the road on East coast tour. - New Music Weekly

Flo bids farwell to heartache. - Top 40 Charts

Imaginary Cities began by accident. - CBC Scene

New music from Imaginary Cities is worth checking out. - Creative Loafing

Imaginary Cities kicks off Fall of Romance release in Toronto. - Broadway World

Imaginary Cities gets adorable on Fall of Romance. - Paste Magazine

Two is company for Imaginary Cities. - CBC News

Imaginary Cities and The Weakerthans set to rock Calgary. - FFWD Weekly

Those Guys premiere new video. - CBC Scene

Jenny Berkel's performance provides contrast. - Cornwall Free News

Check out The Lytics' new video for "They Said". - Warp

The Lytics release video for "They Said". - Prefix

Get the first look at a new video from The Lytics. - Okay Player

Fred Penner is part of the Best of June. - The Grid

This German article possibly expresses love for Royal Canoe. - Die Welt

Royal Canoe plays Portland festival, MusicFestNW. - Stereogum

Listen up for new music from Royal Canoe in June. - Pop Matters

Royal Canoe among MusicFestNW performers. - Paste Magazine

Germany's May Field Derby adds Royal Canoe to lineup. - Musik Express

Don Amero heads back to Alberta. - Nation Talk

Mama mia! The Crooked Brothers head to Italy. - Lastampa.it

Cara Luft is queen of the castle. - AboutMyArea.co.uk

Shrewsbury Folk Festival get its wish for Cara Luft. - Shropshire Star

The Wailin' Jennys put on a southern drawl for Dolly Parton film soundtrack. - The f word

One small budget plus two cold winters equals a new album from Haunter. - The Uniter

JD Edwards Band and Fred Penner play Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival. - NOW Toronto

KEN mode hits road with fellow heavy music band. - Columbus Alive

Chic Gamine take the main stage in Ottawa on Canada Day. - Canada's Capital

Doc Walker to play Craven Country Jamboree. - CMR Nashville

Ridley Bent and Doc Walker lend a song. - Samaritan Mag

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Five Manitoban Bands to see at NXNE. - Toronto Standard         

This Hisses is "grungy, seductive and lusciously poisonous." - This Magazine   

John K. Samson and Cannon Bros. land on Polaris Prize long list - CBC Scene

Katie Murphy makes Examiner's list of NXNE artists to watch for. - Examiner

Indie Machine is excited about Haunter at NXNE. - Indie Machine

Jenny Berkel's Here On a Wire is "lonesome and lonely." - NOW Magazine

John K. Samson and Cannon Bros. land on Polaris Prize long list. - Winnipeg Free Press

The Noble Thiefs among the six best picks for Jazz Fest - Uptown

Keith Price Trio and Royal Canoe are ones to watch at this year's Winnipeg Jazz Festival. - CBC Scene

Del Barber and Boyd Barber, a father-son writing duo. - Winnipeg Free Press

Fred Penner inspires young Canadian activists. - Maclean's

Germany loves John K. Samson. - Maclean's                                         

Take Me To The Pilot talk about their new album, What Makes You. - Hot 103

Manitoba Music Live on Canada Day At The Forks line-up is announced. - CBC Scene

Marco Castillo records a few live sessions for UMFM. - UMFM + FREE DOWNLOAD

Anne Mason of the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra conducts at Spoleto Festival. - Lake Wylie Pilot

McKenzie Road wins a spot at Dauphin's Countryfest. - QX104

Doc Walker's Chris Thorsteinson chats with Trev Schellenberg on the Drive Home Show. - Mix 96.7

The F-Holes kick off the Qualico Patio Series. - Sherwood Park News

Imaginary Cities perform at The Current Studios. - The Current

Bands come together to help raise funds for War On Music's relaunch. - MetroNews

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Cannon Bros. talk about their involvement with Bands Vs. Filmmakers ll. - Winnipeg Free Press

Cara Luft's upcoming solo album, Darlingford, is inspired by British folk music. - Exclaim!

Ariane Jean's great big Franco-Manitoban musical family. - CBC Manitoba Scene

Imaginary Cities drops a new video for "Calm Before the Storm". - CBC Manitoba Scene

SitDownTracy makes CDBaby's Editor's Picks. - CDBaby

Jenny Berkel's Here On a Wire uses poetry, emotion and thoughtful writing to earn 4/5 stars. - Vue Weekly

Haunter drops hints about their new album. - Uptown

Curtis Nowosad gets nominated for the Winnipeg Arts Council On The Rise Award. - Winnipeg Free Press

Carbon by Federal Lights captures the feeling of being alone. - Toronto

Sweet Alibi have nothing but sweet things to say about Winnipeg's music scene. - Stylus

Opportunities keep flying at Cat Jahnke, and she's ready to take them all. - The Star Phoenix

Imaginary Cities announce a North American tour. - Exclaim!

The Magnificent 7's play a role reversal with filmmaker Curtis Wiebe. - CBC Manitoba Scene

Enjoy Your Pumas were "irresistibly engaging" in Edmonton. - The Sound and Noise

Abstract Artform teams up with Leroy Gold. - Alan Cross

A pint with Demetra. - The Lance

And... video of Crooked Brothers in Rotterdam (we think)... - Live uit Lloyd

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