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Tonie Swain: Teenage Pop Star you’re finally going to adore.

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TS: I began auditioning for parts and started booking them. It kind of amazes me…

SCV: What about the music?

TS: Talent shows. I did a whole bunch, and I kept winning those too.

SCV: Not bad. I’m curious what’s your attitude about teenage pop stars?

TS: Well i know there’s this stereo typical idea that they are all manufactured and geared to a certain audience, a certain kind of expectation.

SCV: Expectation?

TS: Yes, you know to be contained, to come off as sweet, well behaved and giving you bubble gum themes.

SCV: Does that include you? Do you give off bubble gum themes?

TS: Well, I think one has to be conscious of what the audience wants to hear, but then again I’m also very conscious of what I want to do, of what I want to explore.

SCV: Which is?

TS: Well, when I was in NYC recording with Chris Young he really encouraged me to explore my own feelings, things that I want to express. One of the songs on the track is called – ‘Stronger,’ and that was me living through my friend’s pain after her family lost their jobs and they had to learn to re adapt. I was sensitive to that and I wanted to reflect upon something that I think so many people are going through right now.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. I go to school with Tonie and not only is she a huge slut, but she sucks at singing.

    ‘Nuff said.

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