ABOUT
TC TENET
TC TENET is a UK-based solo alternative rock artist who writes, produces and records his own songs. After releasing four singles, in late 2024 TC put out his first EP 'Breakaway', which had a warm reception from the public and specialised media, including Vents Magazine, Backseat Mafia, Mystic Sons, and Return of Rock.
Most TC's songs are anchored in loud and dangerous electric guitars, but there's plenty of room for acoustic guitars, synths and soft pianos, which adds a special flavour and delivers a strong signature to his sound. The mission is to produce outstanding music, from songwriting to arrangements, performance and lyrics.
Music is the medium, but the message really matters. In his work, TC approaches wider themes such as society's emptiness, climate change, and the fight for justice and equality, which are intertwined with his own personal affairs and uplifting lines. There is a sun in everyone.
After playing a number of acoustic gigs, TC is taking higher flights and playing with a full band. The first outcome of this new phase is a powerful live session recorded in 2025, which shows how high these songs can fly. TC is now taking this full-band show to the road and presenting it to his growing audience.
INTERVIEW
Q: Why 'TC TENET'?
A: TC it's a childhood nickname. I have been called "TC" since my first recollection. TENET is a concept I deeply relate to.
Q: Where were you born and raised?
A: Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Q: What inspired you to pursue music?
A: I felt drawn to music since I was very young. I'm introspective and music has always been the best way to connect me with my inner self. Music was always my best friend. It was there every time I needed it and never let me down. At the time I started writing music and creating these little "friends", I realised this would be the best thing I could offer. So I kept on doing it.
Q: Can you describe your music in one sentence?
A: My songs are sonic journeys with thought-provoking lyrics that aim to be food for the soul.
Q: What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment so far?
A: I think my biggest accomplishment was to create and nurture lasting relationships with amazing people through music. This includes people I played with, worked with, and connected with through my songs. Through this journey, I met people who changed my life and helped shape the human being I am today.
Q: What is your biggest regret in your music career?
A: I spend a lot of time making music to myself in a very selfish way. It took me a while to understand that music is a mean and not an end. I wish I had realised this from day one.
Q: Can you tell me more about your recent and upcoming projects?
A: After spending years playing in different projects and bands I finally put myself forward as a solo artist - and am really happy with it. I'm releasing singles every couple of months and playing solo gigs. My next step is to put a band together to play these songs live in their full arrangement. I can't wait to do that!
Q: What has been your biggest challenge as a musician?
A: The music journey is beautiful but is a very tough one. It takes a lot to produce the songs and they are so intrinsic to you that they are not what you do, but who you are. This puts us musicians in an exposed/vulnerable position and on a rollercoaster of emotions. My biggest challenge is to keep my spirit up, focused and creating music.
