Mar 22, 2022·edited Mar 22, 2022Liked by Tegan and Sara
In my opinion you "made it" a long time ago and everything else is an extension of that. Thanks so much for sharing, I love the photos and the insight of being younger and now mentoring Seazynn and Railey, it reminds me of your old interviews and how you must have felt, I understand your point of view a little better now. You and Sara were so chaotic, I'd do anything to watch a reaction video of you guys watching old interviews, particularly this one I made a tiktok, from when you were 20: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLmyaWva/?k=1
I can't stress enough how Seazynn and Railey seem the perfect casting and how excited I am for them and for you. I'm sure this is overwhelming for everyone but they'll be fine, you'll do great things together and apart, best of luck!
You and Sara have created an entire community for people all over the world that makes us feel safe, connected, happy etc. just from your music alone. All of the joy and negative emotions are 100% valid. Give yourself credit, empathy and grace. (Harder said then done, I know).
Was Sonia on set the first day? I’m so curious to hear her perspective on seeing her kids MAKE A TV SHOW!! 😎
I'm glad you feel that way! It's one of the things we still love hearing about so much. The community of people who listen to us! it is so cool! And no, Sonia is not here in Calgary with us, but she is going to visit!
Words can’t describe how proud I am of the two of you and how far you’ve come!! I still can’t believe you’re making a TV SHOW its so surreal to see and i’m just so so proud. I’ve been a fan for 8 years and I get so nostalgic when I think about all of the amazing thing you’ve done since I first discovered you and your music.
I’m going to be 21 in a few months so reading this post was so fun to get to know about where the two of you were in your career at that age! I’m so excited to turn 21, I feel like I will be able to have so much more freedom.
I’m so excited to see High School as a tv show and I just know Railey and Seazynn are going to be amazing!! Thank you for sharing how much you and Sara care for them and your worries/affection towards the job. We are all so in love with Railey and Seazynn already!! I bet its so surreal seeing them play the high school versions of you but its going to be an amazing project. I can’t wait to see more updates from set!
Happy early birthday! And I think you're right, you will feel more freedom at 21! But I guess as you get older you start to realize that age is really just a number. So maybe you are already free?
Thank you for this heartfelt post. All of your hard work is coming full circle - among other things, having the opportunity to not only witness but be proactive in providing guidance on navigating the ins and outs of defining one's path to success, whatever the definition may be. So excited for everyone involved and can't wait to learn more about the process for the desired outcome.
How does one not feel ancient looking at the picture of Seazynn and Railey sitting in their cute lil winter getups?? Yesterday I was 21 and today I'm approaching 30.
This was a very interesting read, thank you! Seazynn and Railey are lucky to have you two. They really seem perfect for the role :) I hope they’ll enjoy acting (even if they have to wear very long wigs)
Sometimes I think what the world would be like without Tegan and Sara..I think it would be boring, and I'm not alone in that.. I don't get it this place;''’’ We should probably work harder to be kinder and more understanding to each other''..How you treat each other?..Sara, don't be mad at me, but I think you both made it..There are billions of people who love you both and they want you both to be happy and peaceful.. I'm glad I live in the same world as you both(as if there another World:) )..I love you both so much ❤️ ❤️
I disagree with you...you don't give yourselves enough credit. I agree with Ege, you are very humble about your success and maybe that's cuz you're canadian or because you were raised by amazing parents but you truly have changed the world for a great many of us out here and for that we are all beyond grateful to have you as a guiding light in some ways.
Where I live, a proverb says:'Who loves roses would bear it's thorns''(Mean:0ne must bear future affairs because of the person loves or the work loves)..With that awareness,I can write more do you know why, I love so much Tegan and Sara..😘😘
I remember following Seazynn & Railey on TikTok about 2 years ago. As soon as I heard that you were casting for Highschool: a TV series, I immediately thought of those two, and how fitting they’d be. I saw the subtle call for them and was thrilled that they might get this opportunity. & over the last few weeks, connecting the dots that they were the “ones.” This will be a sort of parallel experience, getting their “big break,” as you two did close to their age. It will be amazing for them to have people like you through this adventure. I respect the self awareness that you have towards the angst, uncertainty, and pressure of an experience like this. I can’t wait to see the results in the end, and all of the “fit checks,” along the way.
I cannot WAIT for this show. Reading your book, I was nodding the entire time. The scenes, the music, the lack of supervision haha... We're the same age and, even though I grew up in NY state, so much about our lives have been similar. I'm ready for the flashbacks and the soundtrack. :)
This was such a great read, going to the US between the ages of 18-21 when you come from a place that considers you legal at 18 is such a weird experience. One day I can drink the other I can even get close to a bar 😅.
I love what you said about the similarities you see in seazynn and railey when they interact with each other because when the news broke that they would play you I (shamelessly) stalked them on social media and was obsessed with how they talked to each other, it reminded me so much of some of your on stage banter. I hope that when they realize we, as fans, think they’re perfect for this they’ll be less nervous and just enjoy the ride.
Love this post! I was scrolling through Seazynn and Railey's instagrams earlier and the similarity to you both at that age is insane, they are like the gen z versions of you, it is perfect casting! Hope your first day of shooting went well, this is all so exciting as a fan so can't imagine how excited you must be! Looking forward to following the process (loved the pics of your directors chairs you illegally posted without Sara's permission)
There are definitely so many things about them that just grabbed me when I saw their TIKTOK the first time. Especially Railey talking about her car, and lunch and her outfits. It all just felt SO LIKE SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE DONE in high school. They are perfect for the roles. I can see they are already bringing their own flavor to the performance. Which is great. They are making the roles their own, as they should!
Mar 22, 2022·edited Mar 22, 2022Liked by Tegan and Sara
"They are just finding their way in the world, figuring out who they are, what they are capable of, and who they will become."
This phrase is really powerful and it is true that at some point you ask yourself: Who am I? What am I going to do? and a lot of questions that you rarely manage to solve.
Mar 22, 2022·edited Mar 22, 2022Liked by Tegan and Sara
I'm surprised you can remember anything from that long ago when it's well documented that you have no memory, even of some songs you have written... what's it called the ocean? Lol jk
You guys must be so nervous for the little twins, I'm even nervous for them, getting plucked out of tik tok to take on something so huge. God I hope acting comes naturally for them. They seem so great and so fun. This is all so enormous and amazing, when will this be streaming?
That was very surreal. A very nice and emotional read. The way you express your affection, concern, and worry over what Seazynn and Railey must be going through is just so beautiful and, dare I say, motherly? I love that you and Sara are very helpful to them. I can assure you fans are in love with them. When we watched their TikToks, we couldn’t help but notice the resemblance they have with you and Sara. I’m so happy we get to see your lives on TV and the cast is just spot on! This is a new and a huge step that everyone’s excited for. I guess you can look at it this way: this time it’s not just you and Sara going through it, but another set of twins going through it with you.
I always wonder if it is easier that you and Sara are two people taking care of business. For example, instead of doing everything on your own, Sara gets to do one part and you the other. However, I guess the feeling of being alone just can’t be washed out by having a twin.
Also, love those pictures you shared. Hoping to see more on filming High School and on this new journey of making a show and how different it is from making a record. I remember I used to wait for your daily tweets updating fans after a day of recording LPX in the studio, and I can’t wait to listen to each song you hinted at. Now I just can’t wait to see each detail in High School acted out by Seazynn and Railey. I’m pretty sure they will not let people down.
Yes, I think in a way it is easier for us to do what we do because there are two of us. Right now we are dividing and conquering. I'm recording radio station liners and she is on set watching today's filming. So we definitely can be more places and do more things than if we were attempting this career alone. But you're also right that it doesn't wash away loneliness to have a sibling. It can even make it worse. But we keep choosing this life, so clearly it's working most of the time for us. HA!
In my opinion you "made it" a long time ago and everything else is an extension of that. Thanks so much for sharing, I love the photos and the insight of being younger and now mentoring Seazynn and Railey, it reminds me of your old interviews and how you must have felt, I understand your point of view a little better now. You and Sara were so chaotic, I'd do anything to watch a reaction video of you guys watching old interviews, particularly this one I made a tiktok, from when you were 20: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLmyaWva/?k=1
I can't stress enough how Seazynn and Railey seem the perfect casting and how excited I am for them and for you. I'm sure this is overwhelming for everyone but they'll be fine, you'll do great things together and apart, best of luck!
I LOVE THIS TIKTOK. Please @tegan react to this if you can 😌
Good idea!
You and Sara have created an entire community for people all over the world that makes us feel safe, connected, happy etc. just from your music alone. All of the joy and negative emotions are 100% valid. Give yourself credit, empathy and grace. (Harder said then done, I know).
Was Sonia on set the first day? I’m so curious to hear her perspective on seeing her kids MAKE A TV SHOW!! 😎
I'm glad you feel that way! It's one of the things we still love hearing about so much. The community of people who listen to us! it is so cool! And no, Sonia is not here in Calgary with us, but she is going to visit!
Words can’t describe how proud I am of the two of you and how far you’ve come!! I still can’t believe you’re making a TV SHOW its so surreal to see and i’m just so so proud. I’ve been a fan for 8 years and I get so nostalgic when I think about all of the amazing thing you’ve done since I first discovered you and your music.
I’m going to be 21 in a few months so reading this post was so fun to get to know about where the two of you were in your career at that age! I’m so excited to turn 21, I feel like I will be able to have so much more freedom.
I’m so excited to see High School as a tv show and I just know Railey and Seazynn are going to be amazing!! Thank you for sharing how much you and Sara care for them and your worries/affection towards the job. We are all so in love with Railey and Seazynn already!! I bet its so surreal seeing them play the high school versions of you but its going to be an amazing project. I can’t wait to see more updates from set!
Happy early birthday! And I think you're right, you will feel more freedom at 21! But I guess as you get older you start to realize that age is really just a number. So maybe you are already free?
Thank you for this heartfelt post. All of your hard work is coming full circle - among other things, having the opportunity to not only witness but be proactive in providing guidance on navigating the ins and outs of defining one's path to success, whatever the definition may be. So excited for everyone involved and can't wait to learn more about the process for the desired outcome.
How does one not feel ancient looking at the picture of Seazynn and Railey sitting in their cute lil winter getups?? Yesterday I was 21 and today I'm approaching 30.
lol imagine you were 41!
I love that you get to reflect on the past while also discussing the present in these posts. As a fan, it’s a real treat.
Thanks Josh!
This was a very interesting read, thank you! Seazynn and Railey are lucky to have you two. They really seem perfect for the role :) I hope they’ll enjoy acting (even if they have to wear very long wigs)
Sometimes I think what the world would be like without Tegan and Sara..I think it would be boring, and I'm not alone in that.. I don't get it this place;''’’ We should probably work harder to be kinder and more understanding to each other''..How you treat each other?..Sara, don't be mad at me, but I think you both made it..There are billions of people who love you both and they want you both to be happy and peaceful.. I'm glad I live in the same world as you both(as if there another World:) )..I love you both so much ❤️ ❤️
You give us too much credit. But it's appreciated. Glad you live in the same world as us too!
I disagree with you...you don't give yourselves enough credit. I agree with Ege, you are very humble about your success and maybe that's cuz you're canadian or because you were raised by amazing parents but you truly have changed the world for a great many of us out here and for that we are all beyond grateful to have you as a guiding light in some ways.
In fact, I understand them about humility..Great artist do that, and I guess they're great artists.. I love them so much.. 😘😘Tegan,😘Sara
Where I live, a proverb says:'Who loves roses would bear it's thorns''(Mean:0ne must bear future affairs because of the person loves or the work loves)..With that awareness,I can write more do you know why, I love so much Tegan and Sara..😘😘
I remember following Seazynn & Railey on TikTok about 2 years ago. As soon as I heard that you were casting for Highschool: a TV series, I immediately thought of those two, and how fitting they’d be. I saw the subtle call for them and was thrilled that they might get this opportunity. & over the last few weeks, connecting the dots that they were the “ones.” This will be a sort of parallel experience, getting their “big break,” as you two did close to their age. It will be amazing for them to have people like you through this adventure. I respect the self awareness that you have towards the angst, uncertainty, and pressure of an experience like this. I can’t wait to see the results in the end, and all of the “fit checks,” along the way.
Very cool you knew who they were!!!
I cannot WAIT for this show. Reading your book, I was nodding the entire time. The scenes, the music, the lack of supervision haha... We're the same age and, even though I grew up in NY state, so much about our lives have been similar. I'm ready for the flashbacks and the soundtrack. :)
"the lack of supervision" LOL!
Happy birthday Seazynn and Railey! 🥳
This was such a great read, going to the US between the ages of 18-21 when you come from a place that considers you legal at 18 is such a weird experience. One day I can drink the other I can even get close to a bar 😅.
I love what you said about the similarities you see in seazynn and railey when they interact with each other because when the news broke that they would play you I (shamelessly) stalked them on social media and was obsessed with how they talked to each other, it reminded me so much of some of your on stage banter. I hope that when they realize we, as fans, think they’re perfect for this they’ll be less nervous and just enjoy the ride.
Love this post! I was scrolling through Seazynn and Railey's instagrams earlier and the similarity to you both at that age is insane, they are like the gen z versions of you, it is perfect casting! Hope your first day of shooting went well, this is all so exciting as a fan so can't imagine how excited you must be! Looking forward to following the process (loved the pics of your directors chairs you illegally posted without Sara's permission)
There are definitely so many things about them that just grabbed me when I saw their TIKTOK the first time. Especially Railey talking about her car, and lunch and her outfits. It all just felt SO LIKE SOMETHING I WOULD HAVE DONE in high school. They are perfect for the roles. I can see they are already bringing their own flavor to the performance. Which is great. They are making the roles their own, as they should!
"They are just finding their way in the world, figuring out who they are, what they are capable of, and who they will become."
This phrase is really powerful and it is true that at some point you ask yourself: Who am I? What am I going to do? and a lot of questions that you rarely manage to solve.
I looooooove this
I'm surprised you can remember anything from that long ago when it's well documented that you have no memory, even of some songs you have written... what's it called the ocean? Lol jk
You guys must be so nervous for the little twins, I'm even nervous for them, getting plucked out of tik tok to take on something so huge. God I hope acting comes naturally for them. They seem so great and so fun. This is all so enormous and amazing, when will this be streaming?
That was very surreal. A very nice and emotional read. The way you express your affection, concern, and worry over what Seazynn and Railey must be going through is just so beautiful and, dare I say, motherly? I love that you and Sara are very helpful to them. I can assure you fans are in love with them. When we watched their TikToks, we couldn’t help but notice the resemblance they have with you and Sara. I’m so happy we get to see your lives on TV and the cast is just spot on! This is a new and a huge step that everyone’s excited for. I guess you can look at it this way: this time it’s not just you and Sara going through it, but another set of twins going through it with you.
I always wonder if it is easier that you and Sara are two people taking care of business. For example, instead of doing everything on your own, Sara gets to do one part and you the other. However, I guess the feeling of being alone just can’t be washed out by having a twin.
Also, love those pictures you shared. Hoping to see more on filming High School and on this new journey of making a show and how different it is from making a record. I remember I used to wait for your daily tweets updating fans after a day of recording LPX in the studio, and I can’t wait to listen to each song you hinted at. Now I just can’t wait to see each detail in High School acted out by Seazynn and Railey. I’m pretty sure they will not let people down.
Yes, I think in a way it is easier for us to do what we do because there are two of us. Right now we are dividing and conquering. I'm recording radio station liners and she is on set watching today's filming. So we definitely can be more places and do more things than if we were attempting this career alone. But you're also right that it doesn't wash away loneliness to have a sibling. It can even make it worse. But we keep choosing this life, so clearly it's working most of the time for us. HA!