TV Heart Attack was recently chosen as one of the twenty finalists for the Peak Performance Project. The Peak Performance Project is sponsored by the 100.5 The Peak FM and Music BC. I recently had the opportunity to interview Jason Corbett from the band.
The PEAK Performance Project is a seven-year, $5.29 million contest open to all musicians in British Columbia. The project was created by 100.5 The PEAK and Music BC to develop BC based emerging artists. Every year, twenty finalists from BC will receive an intensive, one week training program in the music business, live performance, songwriting, marketing and promotion. Artists will benefit from mentor-ships from some of the music industry’s top professionals and performers. All of these artists will have the chance to perform live in Vancouver on the PEAK Performance Stage. Of these twenty artists, the top three will be crowned as the PEAK Performers of the year and will share $275,000 in cash for career development. First place receives $150,000; second place receives $75,000; and third place receives $50,000.
Interview:
Brian: Tell us about your music and what your musical history has been.
Jason (TV Heart Attack): Tv Heart Attack released their critically acclaimed self titled debut in 2007. Since then it’s been non stop. From opening for The Killers at the Virgin Music Festival, to appearing on MTV’s Kaya, to touring across Canada, the band has been go go go. The new release Lost In The Sway with the first single AO are an even bigger leap forward for the band! “unhyphenated rock music that harks back to the stadium-fillers of prior decades, from glam-era David Bowie to grunge pioneers Nirvana” – The Georgia Straight
Listen to the track AO
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Brian: Tell us a little bit of how your summer went, from being selected as one of the artists to participate in the project to being selected as a finalist.
Jason (TV Heart Attack): Going into this project I think we had some reservations but we were pleasantly surprised how educational and positive the experience has been. The camp itself was beautiful and it brought us together closer as a band which was what we needed with our Canadian tours coming up in December and March.
Brian: What has been the most rewarding aspect throughout the project thus far?
Jason (TV Heart Attack): It’s been perfect timing for us because we were just releasing our second recording ‘Lost In The Sway’. The coverage and exposure has been a real bonus but the friendships made and the overall sense of community and respect all the artists have has been a true inspiration.
Brian: There are some great artists and bands and you are in great company with the list of finalists. What sets your music apart from the other finalists?
Jason (TV Heart Attack): All the artists have something that’s going on that’s different from each other. It was fantastic to see but to me Tv Heart Attack is my life. When you listen to our music you can feel the emotions I felt and had to go through to write these songs. It’s the darkness and redemption. The love and the longing. The songs are boss and we look good doing it.
Brian: How do you feel about The Peak, Music BC and Jim Pattison Group of Companies stepping up to assist the growth of BC musicians while the provincial government has reduced funding to many programs. This is a significant contribution of $5.29 million over seven-years.
Jason (TV Heart Attack): This program is unprecedented. It’s been so beneficial for everyone involved. I can’t wait to see how much it’s going to propel the careers of the top three finalists! And this is just the first year! Imagine what the music industry in B.C. could be with the right combination of government and private funding! Thank you Jim Pattison.
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