Imaginary Cities is the musical duo of Marti Sarbit and Rusty Matyas, backed by three of Canada's top young band players. They were born in a Winnipeg club called The Cavern, between sets. Marti had moved to Winnipeg from the small city of Brandon, Manitoba, and was playing in a Motown cover band called The Solutions, for which Rusty did some mixing. Rusty decided to write a song for Marti to sing, and in one all-night writing session came up with a triumphant and soulful beginning–the track “Say You.”It was a turning point. Marti’s stunning and original voice broke open a wealth of creativity between them, and they began recording together. Their music bridges the gap between '60s Motown and contemporary keyboard rock–Marti's voice is heartwrenching at times, with the frailty and wounding potential of shattered glass. Her voice is the thread that runs through the music, and is layered masterfully with Rusty's instrumentation. Imaginary Cities has been declared the "Best of What's Next" by Paste, and they are a very exciting new presence on the always fertile Winnipeg scene.