Hedley Gets Set to Take On the U.S.

O Canada, the country that gave us hockey, Trivial Pursuit, and the zipper can also be credited to giving the world good music. Besides Justin Bieber, FeFe Dobson, and Drake, I've become really psyched about another great musical act from our northern neighbors, the amazingly talented rock-pop-punk band Hedley.

Lead singer Jacob Hoggard, bassit Tom McDonald, guitarist Dave Rosin, and drummer Chris Crippin have such a great unique sound that allows them to stand out from the rest. These guys have done a lot of growing from the days when Hoggard made it to the top three on "Canadian Idol" in 2004. Sure, they still like to let loose and fun, but at the end of the day, these guys are having the most fun doing what they do best -- playing good music. And we're having a damn good time listening to it too!

Their singles “Cha-Ching” and “Perfect”, from their most recent album Go With The Show, are incredible in their own right but just a taste of what these guys are capable of.  With the US version of their album being newly released and their tour winding down for the holidays, I can see 2011 being a very successful year for the band, and I hope they soon find their way into the Studio!

Check out our interview with them below:

Matty B Brings All the Hottest Hits to the Schoolyard

What’s his name? It’s Matty B, and he’s is anything but your average seven-year-old from Atlanta.

This kid has taken over the Internet in a big way and is the newest viral sensation, re-inventing such hits as Eminem’s “I Love the Way You Lie,” Mike Posner’s “Cooler Than Me,” Ke$ha’s “We R Who We R”, and even Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair". The pint-sized, blond hair, blue-eyed second grader with enormous talent has gotten nationwide recognition for bringing hip hop to the playground population. At such a young age, there is a lot to look forward to in the development of Matty’s career. Having already appeared on the “Wendy Williams Show,” rest assured there will soon be Matty B music streaming from more places than YouTube.

Check out his latest offering, just released -- a redo of fellow youngster Justin Bieber's new hit “Pray”:

Check out www.youtube.com/mattybraps to see many more music videos from Matty B. You know you can’t resist!