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Catching up with Nate from Passion Pit at Coachella.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to YoungHollywood. com. What's up Young Hollywood? And Ray-Ban? I am here with Nate of Passion Pit who killed it on stage last night. You guys had a great set. How do you feel about Coachella so far?

Nate

Uh, it's been a blast. It's been kinda surreal. I was super nervous yesterday but it all went okay.

Young Hollywood

Yeah. But you guys are no stranger to being on stage and having the energy and getting the crowd going. What is it that you have to do before you go on stage to really to really have it, you know what I'm saying?

Nate

Um, Red Bull, or any kind of energy drink is a factor. Um, maybe a a beer or two just to loosen up and not get too nervous. But, uh, really once you're in front of those people it's like instant, you can be ready to fall asleep. And as soon as you're in front of a crowd of people that want to see you it's it's like taking ecstasy or something. It's awesome.

Young Hollywood

Now, so for those out there that don't know, um if you were to pick maybe a rare find, 'cause Ray-Ban's all about rare finds. So what would be your rare find out at Coachella? Anyone that you're looking at, any band, any fashion?

Nate

Uh, Die Antwoord. Uh, that South African rap group is playing.

Young Hollywood

If there's three things that you have to bring to Coachella to survive the Coachella weather, what is it that you have to bring out here in the desert?

Nate

Sunscreen, water and shorts.

Young Hollywood

And your Ray-Bans.

Nate

And your Ray-Bans, of course, yes. You got your like Ray-Bans that you have on. Oh yeah. Yeah, yeah, it's Apparently they're new, a new style.

Young Hollywood

Let's talk about your fashion really quick. I really like this necklace. Now this looks like a rare find to me. Where'd you get that?

Nate

Um, a friend's Tokyo Police Club. They had a friend on out for the weekend with them who's making these for like headbands for girls. And I was like, well, can I just get a necklace version? I don't know. It's summertime. Feels good.

Young Hollywood

You have a very East Coast vibe with the the white shoes, the little khaki shorts. The real shorts, yeah. You got

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Nate

    Main subject of the interview, from Passion Pit

  • Die Antwoord

    South African rap group Nate considers a 'rare find'

  • Tokyo Police Club

    Band whose friend made Nate's necklace

FAQ

Who is Nate?+
Nate is a member of the band Passion Pit, interviewed at Coachella by Young Hollywood.
What does Nate do before performing?+
Before performing, Nate drinks Red Bull or energy drinks and might have a beer or two to loosen up.
What band does Nate recommend seeing at Coachella?+
Nate recommends seeing the South African rap group Die Antwoord as a 'rare find' at Coachella.
What three things does Nate say are essential for Coachella survival?+
Nate says sunscreen, water, and shorts are essential for surviving Coachella weather in the desert.
Where did Nate get his necklace?+
Nate got his necklace from a friend of the band Tokyo Police Club, who makes them.

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