Tate McRae: Backstage Pass

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00:00It's so interesting because my career is so extroverted and very public, but I'm such

00:15an introvert.

00:16So, I think my time alone is so crucial after I just do a big performance and I'm around

00:22a whole bunch of people.

00:23I think sometimes to refuel, I have to be by myself and be Zedd for a bit before I go

00:29back out and see people.

00:31Well, I just do my own self glam on tour, so I'll usually do my hair, my makeup, and

00:37then pick my outfit.

00:38Then I'll do a little vocal warm-up, stretch, and then go on stage.

00:43It's pretty chill.

00:44I usually like a vanilla candle to make the room smell good.

00:49Fluorescent lighting really freaks me out, so if it's like chill lighting and a little

00:53more warm, I like that better.

00:56My rider's so basic.

00:58It's just fruit and hard-boiled eggs and turkey, which is very neutral.

01:05So nothing too crazy, but I definitely think the vibe of the room is very important.

01:10I'm the clumsiest person ever.

01:13I trip at least three times a night over my feet.

01:16There's so many compilations of me just eating shit on stage.

01:20I am literally just cannot find my balance, which is so funny because I'm a dancer.

01:25But I kind of have accepted it now.

01:27I'm like, oh, I'm going to fall out at some point, so they're going to know.

01:30I think, obviously, when you see people come to 10 shows, it's the coolest feeling ever

01:36because you're like, I can't believe I have fans this dedicated and who are willing to

01:39show up every time and make posters and I feel like know every single word.

01:44I feel like the people in the front row are very important because their energy is what

01:49feeds off of what I'm going to give.

01:51So I think, yeah.

01:52I have some die-hard fans who are usually right there.

01:55I feel very grateful and excited to see them.

01:58I have a song called...

01:59I have an acoustic part in my show where I do a song called Stay Done in Calgary, which

02:03are my favorite.

02:04I can just not dance for a second and just sing.

02:08But then also, I have a number called Guilty Conscience, which is so fun with my dancers.

02:13We're just doing a little on-stage fight, which is fun.