Topping the charts and getting all the buzz, these are Canada's most-wanted bands. From the West Coast to the Maritimes and cutting-edge clubs to packed stadiums, they're on everyone's iPod playlist.

Canadian music is heating up on the international scene, and this world is starting to notice. We're just lucky enough to have it all here at home. Don't miss the revolution — check out the stories behind today's hottest Canadian acts: The Tragically Hip, Nickelback, The Trews, Sum 41, Metric, Arcade Fire, Broken Social Scene, Simple Plan, The New Pornographers, Our Lady Peace, Hot Hot Heat, Billy Talent, Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Alexisonfire and Default.

Steve McLean's passion for music has shaped his life. Although he never hit the big time playing music, he's programmed it, DJ'd it booked it, writes about the music industry and admits a fondness for karaoke.

Steve is the news editor of Chartattack.com and Chart Magazine as well as editor of Sonic. He is the former editor of Canadian Music Network, The Record and RPM and has written for Billboard, Music Business International, Goldmine, Five Eight, Applaud, Words & Music, the Juno and Canadian Country Music Awards programs as well as many other newspapers and magazines.

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