Tate McRae – Too Young to Be Sad

Review

Tate McRae really hit the nail on the head with her EP "Too Young to Be Sad," which dropped on March 26, 2021, under RCA Records. This collection of six tracks, including hits like "you broke me first" and "slower," beautifully mix pop with electronic influences. The whole vibe of the EP is a fascinating play on youthful carelessness versus the weight of real, heavy emotions, which she explores through her songs. It’s this mix of being young and grappling with deep feelings that gives the EP a special kind of relatability.

What I love about this EP is how Tate brings such raw emotion and vulnerability into her music, which has clearly spoken to muchos listeners—just look at its success on Spotify, with over a billion streams! Critics have been all over this, praising her honest lyrics and standout vocal performances. "Too Young to Be Sad" really showcases her growth as both a songwriter and a performer. It's been a pleasure watching her rise and this EP is a testament to Tate McRae’s evolving artistry in the vibrant world of pop and electronic music. If you're into music that touches the heart while making you want to dance a little, this is totally worth a listen. - Sofia

Artist Bio

Tate McRae is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and dancer from Calgary who first gained prominence as the first Canadian finalist on So You Think You Can Dance at age 13 in 2016. She started releasing music professionally in 2020 after being signed by RCA Records, initially working in pop and electronic-influenced sounds before developing a more mainstream pop direction. Her breakthrough came with the viral hit “You Broke Me First” in 2020, followed by massive success with “Greedy” in 2023, which topped charts worldwide and helped establish her as a major pop star. McRae has released three studio albums, with her latest So Close to What (2025) debuting at number one on both the Canadian Albums Chart and US Billboard 200, and she achieved her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one as a featured artist on Morgan Wallen’s “What I Want.” Her sound is similar to artists like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish, blending catchy pop melodies with introspective lyrics and strong dance elements influenced by her background as a professional dancer.