The talent in Canada is unreal. I've been on many Canadian tours and I'm always impressed with the opening acts (unsigned/signed). Their bands are usually good musicians and the singers can actually sing. But for some reason, Canadian bands have a hard time crossing over in the U.S. market.
There are a number of Canadian crossover acts that have made a small mark in the U.S. Besides Silverstein, these huge acts in Canada (Alexisonfire, Moneen, Billy Talent, City & Colour and Lights) haven't quite captured the U.S. audience (although Lights career is still too early to determine). Is Ten Second Epic the next Canadian band to test the U.S. waters? Can they get over the hump?
Their music has shifted over the years to a more commercial sound which seems to be working. They currently have two videos on Much Music's Top 30 Videos (equivalent to our VH1) and a Canadian tour with Silverstein and A Day To Remember.
Ten Second Epic teamed up with fellow Canadian buzz artist Lights for the song Every Day and you can watch the video below:
Do you think TSE can not only crossover into the U.S. market but do better than most of their fellow Canadian acts?
You can check out our interview with Lights here.
5 comments:
I remember their label guy Ian made me watch them on Warped '06 on a Canadian date and I was glad I did.
August 9, 2009 at 3:32 PMThey have come a long way and doing really well.
Never heard of them but it seems they are doing the right things. Are they popular in the U.S. cities near them??
August 9, 2009 at 6:10 PMThey have a knack for crafting infectious pop rock songs, and they great people to boot. I wish for nothing but the best for these guys.
August 9, 2009 at 11:22 PMNot to mention, the collaboration with Lights (who, herself, is a remarkable talent) was spectacular.
Colour and City? =)
August 9, 2009 at 11:38 PMShhhh...no one else caught that :)
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