Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Courtney Barnett

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why Courtney Barnett Needs Local Postcards & International Stamps On Her Rider

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch indie/alternative singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett reveal what's on her backstage rider — including postcards, stamps and local cuisines
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jan 13, 2022 - 10:26 am

Even when Courtney Barnett is engrossed in the touring life, she loves sending snail mail. That is, as long as it’s a tacky postcard.

"Part of that is the fun of going around the town and finding the strangest postcard you can find," the GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter, who just released her new album Things Take Time, Take Time, says. "Sometimes, there's not enough time, so it's nice to have them on a rider. Someone picks them out for me, and then I can kind of send them around the world."

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch Barnett expound on this quirky tour activity and explain why, when it comes to food, she goes for local delicacies. "Our town makes the best donuts, so we're going to show them off to the touring Australians," she adds.

Watch the amusing video above and check below for more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Girl In Red Wants A Private Jet But She'll Settle For Twizzlers

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From exactly five packs of gum to a candy she can't find back home, singer/songwriter girl in red breaks down her backstage rider on the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Sep 13, 2021 - 12:35 pm

Maria Ulven, also known as girl in red, doesn't hold back with her music, often sharing the most vulnerable sides of her life like love troubles and self-hatred, but her most demanding request when she hits the road is candy.

"There's one thing that I always like to get when I'm on the road—and that's Twizzlers because those are kind of hard to get here in Norway," the 22-year-old singer/songwriter tells GRAMMY.com in the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas below. "American candy is just so much better than Norwegian candy."

Girl In Red's Must-Have Items On The Road

Twizzlers may be the one food that Ulven always searches for when she leaves home, but she says the aspect of touring she loves most is feeding off the energy of the crowd.

"My favorite thing about being on stage is probably hearing the crowd sing my songs," Ulven tells GRAMMY.com. "Feeling the energy of a crowd is just so insane."

Watch the "Serotonin" singer break down her full rider below, and click here or on the slider below to find out what other artists can't live without on the road.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Why Palaye Royale Love When Their Fans Bring Them Nutella

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In the latest edition of GRAMMY.com's Herbal Tea & White Sofas video series, rock brothers Palaye Royale discuss their favorite backstage snacks and the magic energy of performing live
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
Aug 25, 2021 - 9:37 am

As most cat owners know, when people find out you have a cat, they tend to gift you with feline-themed objects for all occasions. Likewise, when Palaye Royale lead singer Remington Leith tweeted that he liked Nutella, the band's fans—dubbed Soldiers of the Royal Council—made sure the group was never in short supply of the hazelnut spread while on tour.

Why Palaye Royale Love Their Fans & Nutella

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, Canada-born, Los Angeles-based rock brothers Palaye Royale discuss their favorite backstage snacks, their love for their fans, and the sacred energy of performing live. After you watch it, make sure to grab yourself some Nutella and listen to their latest single, "No Love In LA."

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: LP

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Watch Singer/Songwriter LP Reveal The "Emergency Food" That Gets Her Through Shows

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In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch singer/songwriter LP encourage listeners to stay hydrated and reveal her "emergency food" on tour
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Jan 4, 2022 - 11:54 am

Alt-rock singer/songwriter LP will be the first to admit that she forgets to eat enough before shows. But she’s found a brilliant go-to in good old peanut butter.

"If you take like two spoonfuls of peanut butter — you gotta follow it with a bunch of water — you’ll be good," the New York native says with a laugh. "Emergency food, you know?"

LP’s "Emergency Food" That Gets Her Through Shows

Peanut butter and water are two things LP always needs backstage, as she explains in the below video. While she stresses the importance of staying hydrated, she’ll make an exception for particular locations — vodka in Russia, wine in Italy.

In the latest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, let LP take you on a tour of her backstage consumables and provide a bird's-eye view of what performers need while on the road.

Check out the quirky clip above and check below for more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: The Darkness

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Herbal Tea & White Sofas: Watch The Darkness' Justin Hawkins Explain His Backstage Proclivity For Ginger

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In the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch Justin Hawkins of the Darkness describe the concoction he whips up in order to "sing beautifully every night"
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Dec 14, 2021 - 11:19 am

Any professional singer will tell you that their voice, like any other instrument, requires maintenance. But given there's no such thing as a luthier for your larynx, what's one to do?

It's simple: head for the produce aisle, says Justin Hawkins, who sings, writes songs and plays "electronic guitar" for long-running rock heroes the Darkness. What he requires on his rider may not cost much, but it could massively impact his performance.

"I need ginger — it's got to be fresh ginger — garlic, lemon and some sort of water-boiling device," Hawkins says. "I have to make a special concoction, which helps me to sing beautifully every night."

The Darkness Need This Concoction Before Shows

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In the newest episode of GRAMMY.com's rider-revealing video series Herbal Tea & White Sofas, watch Hawkins describe his preshow needs and muse about what he'll need backstage as a senior citizen — dentures and all.

Check out the video above and check below to enjoy more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.

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