Imaginary Cities premiere new acoustic video for "Marry The Sea" (Lollapalooza debut)

The critically acclaimed indie pop-meets- soul outfit Imaginary Cities has unveiled a new acoustic video for "Marry The Sea".

The video brings to the forefront vocalist Marti Sarbit's enigmatic voice, heralded as a "Motown-treated Nina Simone," and showcases the band's knack for swelling melodies and pop sensibilities.

Imaginary Cities - Marry the Sea (acoustic version) video:

In other news, the band recently announced that they will be making their Lollapalooza debut on August 5th.

On May 15th, they will kick off their U.S. tour with a headlining show at Mercury Lounge in New York City before embarking on a run of shows opening for mewithoutYou. The full list of tour dates is below.

Imaginary Cities' debut album Temporary Resident (out now on Votiv Music) has been capturing the hearts of critics and music fans alike, with praise pouring in from the likes of Glamour, BlackBook, Nylon, Interview, Paste, AOL Spinner and more.

With principle songwriters Marti Sarbit and Rusty Matyas at the helm of the five-piece band, Imaginary Cities, has emerged as one of Canada's fastest rising groups.

Among their many accolades, they were nominated for the prestigious 2011 Polaris Prize and won the Western Canadian Music Award for best pop album.

Imaginary Cities have opened for The Pixies, Ra Ra Riot, Rural Alberta Advantage and more.

PRAISE FOR IMAGINARY CITIES:

"…mystical, magical, and nomadic…an effortlessly soulful pop project… both moody and chilled-out; it's complex enough to reward multiple listens." - Interview

"…beautifully realized songwriting…it's been a while since we've heard such a convincing marriage of soul, pop, and rock." - AOL Spinner

"…a modern-day throwback sound that'll conjure up thoughts of Duffy, Adele, and Amy Winehouse." - Glamour

"…a demonstrative recall to the sultry, the fresh and the spirited…Imaginary Cities blends hues of raw tenacity and breezy melodies." - Paste

"Soaring and ambitious, Imaginary Cities have the talent to catch listeners in their music and make them wish to stay there. Infectious and completely unique pop music; it's almost impossible not to become an instant fan." - Performer Magazine

Imaginary Cities 2012 U.S. Tour Dates:

(Dates and information subject to change.)

May 2012

5/15/12 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (HEADLINING SHOW)
5/16/12 Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar (HEADLINING SHOW)
5/17/12 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
5/18/12 Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend
5/19/12 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
5/21/12 Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theatre
5/22/12 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown
5/24/12 Oklahoma City, OK @ ACM@UCO
5/25/12 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
5/26/12 Dallas, TX @ The Door
5/28/12 Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music Hall
5/29/12 Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom
5/30/12 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room

June 2012

6/1/12 Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
6/2/12 Iowa City, IA @ Blue Moose Tap House
6/4/12 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock
6/5/12 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
6/6/12 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre
6/7/12 Cincinnati, OH @ 20th Century Theatre
6/8/12 Lansing, MI @ The Loft at Harem Urban Lounge
6/9/12 Toronto, ON @ The Mod Club
6/11/12 Rochester, NY @ Water Street Music Hall
6/12/12 So. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
6/13/12 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
6/14/12 Pawtucket, RI @ The Met
6/15/12 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell's
6/16/12 Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stone Pony

August 2012

8/5/12 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza

For the latest tour dates and more, go to:

Imaginary Cities Official Website