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Tegan and Sara take new direction

Tegan and Sara, the Calgary-raised twins who have been darlings of Canada's indie scene since they were teenagers, are now 32 and thinking about commercial success.

Tegan and Sara's Heartthrob

12 years ago
Duration 2:42
The Calgary-born singing twins used to be indie darlings, but with a new album, they're poised for stardom.

Tegan and Sara, the Calgary-raised twins who have been darlings of Canadas indie scene since they were teenagers, are now 32 and thinking about commercial success.

And success is thinking about them. Their live CD/DVD combination package titled Get Along, released last November, has them nominated for best long form video at the Grammys, new territory for the singing sisters.

Tegan and Sara Quinsay theyve changed over the yearsthey fight with one another less and agree on more.

And when their new album Heartthrob is released Tuesday, fans will hear a new pop sound, polished by producer Greg Kurstin.

Some believe it will be the album that takes them to superstar status.

TeganQuin says their songwriting is just as introspective as it ever was, and they still consider themselves part of the indie scene, reaching out to the same set of fans.

In this chat with CBCs Deana Sumanac, they acknowledge that a lot has changed for them and they are growing in a new direction.