It's April and... there are scattered flurries in the forecast. Seems like a good time to stay inside and watch some new music videos from Manitoba artists. In the last few days alone, there have five new video releases...

Imaginary Cities' live video of new single "Chasing the Sunset"  heralds the band's upcoming new release, Fall of Romance.

After three tours of eastern Canada and the U.S. and a spot at Canadian Music Week last month, indie rock outfit Salinas debuts its video (and, er, drummer) for new single, "Elation". 

Lost Weekend premiered its new CGI video for its latest single, "Let Me In", on BestNewBands.

Crank your volume and watch this new video for "Country Culture Complex" from Juno-winning noisecore trio KEN mode, which is currently taking over the world with its latest recording, Entrech. 

Indie pop act Indicator Indicator kicked off the month with the release of its new, self-directed video for "This Place is a Factory" off its self-titled debut EP. 

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Shotgun Jimmie sings about everything. - The Broken Speaker

Stream the latest Shotgun Jimmie album. - Exclaim!

Shotgun Jimmie is already a favorite of 2013. - Hero Hill

Winnipeg Folk Festival brings its best for the 40th anniversary. - Exclaim!

A bit of old and new make up the 40th Winnipeg Folk Festival lineup. - CBC Scene

Oh My Darling, JD Edwards Band, and Del Barber among acts Winnipeg Folk Festival. - ChrisD.ca

Check out Lost Weekend's video for "Cool Kids". - AOL

The Duhks celebrate homecoming at the WECC. - CBC Scene

Rob Waddell wants to change your world. - The Uniter + FREE download

Stream the latest single from Imaginary Cities. - The Globe and Mail

Imaginary Cities and Boats take on Windsor. - Phog Lounge

Imaginary Cities is a must-see at CMF. - The Take Media

Royal Canoe goes from great to really great. - Buzznet

Royal Canoe and Imaginary Cities impress at SXSW. - Independent Clauses

Boats sets sail for CMF. - Toro Magazine

Mise En Scene make the CMF buzz bands list. - CBC

Watch Mise En Scene for free at CMF. - BlogTO

Nine out of 10 for KEN mode's Entrench. - Exclaim!

KEN mode impresses with fifth studio release. - Pitchfork

A roundup of KEN mode's critic reviews. - Album of the Year

Listen to KEN mode discusses new album. - Louder Than Hell

KEN mode goes big on Entrench. - CBC Scene

KEN mode lands extra gig at SXSW. - Brooklyn Vegan

CKUW turns 50. - The Uniter

The Bros. Landreth leave you wanting more with Work In Progress. - The Manitoban

Red Moon Road has Tales From The Whiteshell. - ChrisD.ca

What's on Red Moon Road's playlist? - CBC Scene

Watch Mariachi Ghost play an early morning tune. - BT Winnipeg

Mariachi Ghost, Indicator Indicator, and others support Cabin Fever. - Stylus

Keep and ear out for Electric Soul and these other locals. - The Manitoban

Alanadale puts out a solid first effort with Hypocritters. - The Manitoban

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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...

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There are a thwack of new music videos out for your viewing pleasure. In no particular order, here are 11 of them...

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Here's this week's roundup of a few of Manitoba artists in the news...

The future of the music industry: Teens launch Manitoba compilation CD. - Uptown

Tiffany Ponce talks about her debut album and sold out release show. - Hot 103

Indicator Indicator makes a music video with worldwide crew. - CBC Manitoba Scene

No Label Collective launch new compilation of Winnipeg bands. - NME

Imaginary Cities debuts acoustic video for "Marry to the Sea" - Paste Magazine

Five fast questions with A Waste Odyssey. - CBC Manitoba Scene

Sweet Alibi performs on CTV Morning Live in B.C. - CTV

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