In The News: Manitoba Music News Stories from Around the Web

Federal Lights joins the Aporia Records family. - Exclaim!

Imaginary Cities is carving out its global identity. - Huffington Post

Listen to Imaginary Cities discuss and perform new music. - CBC Radio Q

Imaginary Cities rises up on Fall of Romance. - Toronto Sun

It's tough to categorize Imaginary Cities' sound. - Them Blue Midnights

Imaginary Cities to play legendary venue's final shows. - New York Observer

Bluesfest brings out Imaginary Cities and more. - LaPresse.ca

JP Hoe can't stay off the road. - Exclaim!

Twelve-year-old Fred Penner had licorice for brains. - Winnipeg Free Press

What books are on Fred Penner's nightstand? Find out. - CBC Scene

Fred Penner and Madame Diva get gorgeous weather for Kidsfest. - Winnipeg Free Press

Curtis Nowosad heads off to school with a great parting gift. - Winnipeg Free Press

Curtis Nowosad takes home On The Rise award at Mayor's Luncheon. - CBC Scene

Bryce Pallister puts out a new album, with a little help from Murray Pulver. - Portage Online

Matt Epp takes his wide musical range on the road. - Leader Post

There is beauty in the darkness for Matt Epp. - LA Beat

Matt Epp decided to be a songwriter before he could write songs. - CBC Scene

KEN mode is a must see this summer. - M Live

KEN mode to play Pitchfork Music Festival. - Pitchfork

Sons of York, Animal Teeth and others provide soundtrack for Bikefest. - Winnipeg Free Press

Tanya Tagaq can't seem to slow down. - Northern News Services

Del Barber added as part of Straz Center's programming. - Hispanic Business

Calgary brings Del Barber to the stage for its Folk Festival. - CTV

Where did Del Barber escape to? - DNTO

Songs just pour out of Steve Bell. - The Beaumont News

Steve Bell honoured by WSO with Golden Baton Award. - Christian Week

What do Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Star Trek have in common? - CBC Scene

Chic Gamine has a festive gig ahead at Ottawa Jazz Fest. - LaPresse.ca

Chic Gamine and Imaginary Cities say goodbye to a New Jersey legend. - Consequence of Sound

Watch Don Amero perform a song from Heart On My Sleeve. - Breakfast Television 

Germans are swinging their legs for Royal Canoe. - Festivalhooper

The Bros. Landreth, Jenny Berkel, and others basked in the sun at Back 40. - Pembina Today

Quinton Blair performs an early morning tune. - Breakfast Television

Doc Walker kicks up its boots for Craven Country Jamboree. - Artist Direct

Mise En Scene, The Noble Thiefs, and others grace the stage at Nextfest. - Edmonton Examiner

Camerata Nova end the season on a high note. - La Liberte

Sweet Alibi brings its sound to the East coast. - Halifax Musicphile

Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers hits the road, offer free songs. - New Canadian Music

Free lunchtime concert series features The Revival, Sol James, and more. - Winnipeg Free Press

Local musicians and filmmakers team up. - CBC Scene

Bands vs. Filmmaker III is music to the eyes. - Metro

The Bokononists wins best name for NXNE bands. - BlogTO

Check out The Lytics' video for "They Said". - Hip Hop Canada

Are you in Alaska this weekend? Go see The Wailin' Jennys! - Alaska Disptach

Propagandhi release 20th anniversery edition of How To Clean Everything. - Punk News

The Color plays Morden's Block Party. - Pembina Today