In a melodious ode to love gone awry, the fabulous Tate McRae didn’t just break up, she broke into Malibu with an acoustic rendition of “Run for the Hills” for Spotify’s OUTSIDE series. If Heartbreak had a soundtrack, this would be it, and McRae made sure it came with an ocean view.
Seated atop a hill, McRae, armed with a guitar and a Spotify-green microphone, dished out the feels in a performance exclusively premiered on PEOPLE.
The only thing more breathtaking than Malibu’s scenery was McRae’s ability to turn heartache into a sonic masterpiece. Move over, therapy; Tate’s got this.
Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE, McRae spilled the tea on her choice of location: “I wanted to record ‘Run for the Hills’ acoustically somewhere that felt especially authentic to L.A. We lucked out finding a spot in Malibu surrounded by palm trees and the ocean.” Because when life gives you lemons, make lemonade by the beach, right?
OUTSIDE, Spotify’s new video series, is the hot gossip in town, promising an intimate look at musicians performing in the great outdoors.
McRae took it up a notch by choosing a location that not only matches the emotional depth of the song but also screams, “Hey, California dreaming, anyone?” Bravo, Tate, bravo.
As the OUTSIDE series continues to break barriers, McRae spills the beans on her creative process: “When I was working on Think Later, I’d drive around for hours listening to the music, always finding myself on the Pacific Coast Highway.” Nothing says artistic inspiration like scenic drives and a side of coastal vibes. Take notes, aspiring musicians.
“Run for the Hills,” the heartstring-tugging track from McRae’s “Think Later,” climbed to No. 69 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The music video, dropped alongside the album, turned heads and broke hearts, all while McRae sipped on a cup of vulnerability, garnished with authenticity. #RelationshipGoals?
As McRae unleashes “Greedy” and rides the fame wave, she spills the beans on her surreal journey from “So You Think You Can Dance” at 13 to gracing the SNL stage.
In a nutshell: “This has been the biggest whirlwind of my life, and honestly just the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced. I have a very hard time wrapping my head around it.” Fame and humility? Now that’s a dynamic duo.
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In a world where music is the ultimate storyteller, Tate McRae’s Malibu escapade proves that even heartbreak can have a sassy side. So, grab your sunglasses, cue up the OUTSIDE series, and get ready for a musical rollercoaster where love, loss, and a touch of wit collide in the sun-soaked hills of Malibu.
