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

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Musical class of 2012, including Keri Latimer, JP Hoe, and Cara Luft . - Winnipeg Free Press

Not much rest for KEN mode after its historic Juno win. - Uptown

The Treble's Acoustic Sessions are the best thing on the internet. - Hot 103

Tom Keenan claymates and tours west. - Soft Signal

Where is Del Barber most likely to be on a Sunday morning? - CBC Music

Royal Canoe talks winter, videos, tour, and more. - Pick-Up Productions

Keith and Renee talk ballet and Leonard Cohen. - RWB

Hillbilly Burlesque hits the BT Winnipeg stage. - Citytv + FREE download

Don Amero tops the charts. - National Aboriginal Music Countdown

JP Hoe begins a new chapter with his latest album, Mannequin. - Uptown

John K. Samson finds inspiration in provincial archives. - CBC Scene

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Hillbilly Burlesque just picked up a 2012 Indie Music Channel Award for Best Blues Recording for its latest recording, Crazy Life. The awards were handed out at the legendary House of blues in Los Angeles on April 29. The alt.country blues outfit also landed four other nominations, including nods for Best Female Blues Artist for front woman Angel Calnek, Best Song for the title track, Best Blues Band, and Recording of the Year.

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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...

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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...

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