Having come to prominence recently with their last album, Tegan and Sara have returned with their sixth full-length album, Sainthood. This power-pop duo is no longer just the fantasy of every lesbian teen in North America but a musical force to be reckoned with. While their last album, The Con , gained them much notoriety and was considered to be their best album to date, Sainthood is yet another accomplishment, debuting in the Billboard Top 200 at #21. Pushing themselves in a different direction, Sainthood is chock full of post-punk sounds the twins have only dabbled in before. With sold-out shows coast-to-coast and a larger following than ever, they're back on tour and showing that you only get better with age.
We recently spoke to Sara Quin during their Canada tour and while preparing for their Florida concerts in February and Lilith Fair 2010.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO WRITE TOGETHER ON YOUR NEW ALBUM?
I thought that it would make a good writing exercise. We already had enough material for the album but I wondered if writing together would inspire something new. After six albums we are always looking for ways to explore songwriting and recording that will be interesting for both us and the listener.
WHAT SIGNIFICANCE DOES THE NAME SAINTHOOD HOLD FOR YOU?
It's a word that I like because it can have many different meanings. I like the idea of practicing Sainthood. I like the idea of using saintly behavior to attract a romantic partner, but also to show dedication and devotion to someone or something.
WHERE DID YOU DRAW YOUR INSPIRATION FROM FOR THE SAINTHOOD ALBUM?
Life! Break-ups, romance and pop-love.
WITH THIS TOUR THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF “REFLECTING,” FOR INSTANCE YOUR WEB TV SERIES REFLECTIONS . WHO CAME UP WITH THE IDEA FOR REFLECTIONS?
I thought it would be interesting and funny to do a video blog where we reflected on the day's activities. But I imagined it more of an interview. A friend suggested the mirror as a way to playfully acknowledge the...