Totally agree with you:wink2:
I've said it in the past and will say it again. From my point of view, I really doubt Mika is willing to do what he would need to do to really break out in the US... Which is BE THERE... And be there for more than 3 weeks every few years.
Ariana's album charted so quickly because the girl has been in every pre-teen/teen face for the last 3 years while working on her album. She made 10 millions TV appearance and there are a few hundreds contests involving her... But so far, as touring goes, she guinea pig on Bieber and opened for some of his shows.
Don't get me wrong, I don't want Mika to start touring with Bieber... But paired with a great act, he could get more known out of the hyp/trendy/indy US scene.
Of course, if I was offered to spend a few months in Italy and France instead of a long ride on some remote US countryside, I would probably choose the first one too... And accept the consequences...
Until then, guess I'll be happy with every crumb that can be caught:blink: