Singer-songwriter [Jesse Matas](http://jessematas.com/) is best known as one-third of roots sensations the Crooked Brothers, but he's also one of my oldest pals. Having heard...
I'm still excited about this one. Beloved children's entertainer (and straight-up Canadian music legend) Fred Penner was at the top of my unofficial 'dream'...
'Post-emo' artist [Drinkbleachh](http://soundcloud.com/drinkbleachh) blends hip-hop, R&B, and melodic, Autotuned vocals with a self-deprecating punk rock aesthetic. We talk about how he fits in with...