When they're planning out their tour riders, most artists ask for their favorite snacks or remedies to keep their voices in top shape. But for Australian DJ and producer Alison Wonderland, one of the most important things she looks for in each city she hits is a new addition to her Pokémon card collection.
In the newest episode of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, Wonderland explains her unusual tour rider request, and showcases the binder she keeps them in.
"I always ask for a Pokémon card," she says with a laugh. "I collect them in this little book, every time I'm given them on tour. I've got a few books. There's like, a lot of them. These are all from the shows, and I have other folders, as well."
It seems Wonderland's fans know about her love of Pokémon, too. One fan in Japan gifted her a "super rare" graffitied Pikachu toy, which she proudly displays on camera.
Though she loves her backstage goodies — including an addicting New Orleans-based snack she wants to eat "all the time" — Alison Wonderland says she feels most comfortable on stage. "It feels like a really amazing physical and mental outlet for me," she adds. "Performing, to me, is the purest version of me."
Press play on the video above to see Wonderland's Pokémon card folder for yourself. Keep checking back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas.