Annie Mac kicks off her US tour today but we caught up with her before she hits the decks to ask about her worst job, her favorite gadget, her tweeples and more!
Name: Annie Mac
Age: 31
Favorite flavor ice cream: Vanilla choc chip
I’m from: Dublin
But I live in: London
And work at/doing: I’m a club DJ and BBC Radio 1 broadcaster
My first job was: Working on the cash register at Atlantic Homecare Diy store
My worst job was: working as a chambermaid in a hotel outside Hamburg in Germany when I was 16
Favorite gadget: My apple mac — I could not live without it
My five favorite people to follow on twitter are:
My boyfriend @Toddlat
For the dry English humour @Popjustice
UK Comedian @Alancarr
Radio 1 Hip Hop don @Timwestwood
My friend and colleague @Grimmers
Right before we perform I: Have a stiff drink and go for a pee… Not at the same time!
I know it’s going to be a good show when: Everything feels easy and I can hear everything really well..
While we perform I/we: Clap my hands and smile a lot
Right after I perform I: Have a little sit down for 2 minutes and then get stuck in to the party
My favorite shape is: Circle
My least favorite color is: light grey
The weirdest thing that’s ever happened during a show: I had a series of gigs where boys would jump on stage and get their willies out!
Roses are red violets are blue: Shop at: Topshop and an old london store called Liberty
And read: 5 different books at any given time
If you were to teach one subject on a college level it would be (and why): Choir! I’d love to be a choir mistress… Get the kids to sing gospel!!
If I’m at a super fun party I really hope I have: No work the next day
My favorite topic for small talk is: I hate small talk!! I have no favourite topic but if I had to talk about something it would always be food
If I had a million dollars I would: probably give it away
If I was to be stuck on an island indefinitely I would need: A guitar and my boyfriend
If I could only eat one thing for the rest of my life it would be: Bacon sandwiches
I am influenced by: Maryanne Hobbs, John Peel, my father, Roxanne Shante
You should know that: My pregnant sister is coming on tour with me … She rocks.
Annie Mac North American Tour Dates
September 24 – Popscene w/ Dead Souls LIVE – San Francisco, CA
September 25 – Discotheque – Los Angeles, CA
September 26 – Barcelona Bar w/ Ian Orth & Thomas – Austin, TX
September 27 – Venue w/ Expendable Youth and MY!GAY!HUSBAND! – Vancouver, Canada
October 1 – The Social w/ Denise Benson & Violca – Toronto, Canada
October 2 – Tribeca Grand w/ Dada Life – New York, NY