Tegan and Sara

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This guide delves into the music and diverse career of Canadian artists and songwriters Tegan and Sara. Through interviews with the duo, their collaborators, journalists, and fans, it examines their evolution from Neil Young's protégés to celebrated indie-rock figures, and their bold transition into mainstream pop. Emerging as grunge-loving musicians in the late '90s and early 2000s, they faced challenges fitting into categories that often misrepresented their artistry—being labeled a novelty twin sister folk act when they sought seriousness, and facing accusations of selling out as they pursued mainstream success. As young, queer musicians in a time before the Internet fostered global LGBTQ+ communities, they encountered hurdles such as homophobic press and niche audiences that wanted to claim them, along with pervasive sexism. Their journey is marked by both struggles and triumphs, showcasing their resilience and the music industry's gradual shift towards embracing queer voices. With continuous sonic transformations and the occasional conflict, Tegan and Sara's story is a vital part of Canadian music history.