Move over, pop icons—Tate McRae just shattered records with her explosive new album, So Close To What, scoring her first-ever ARIA No. 1 in Australia! The 20-year-old singer-dancer turned global superstar has officially cemented her status as music’s newest powerhouse, and fans are losing their minds over her rawest work yet.
The ARIA Charts confirmed the news this week, revealing McRae’s album skyrocketed to the top spot just days after its release. But here’s the kicker: insiders say the project almost didn’t happen. “I poured every messy emotion I had into this,” McRae confessed in a tearful Instagram Live session. “I was terrified to be this honest, but now… I’m just speechless.”
So Close To What isn’t just dominating Down Under—it’s breaking streams worldwide, with tracks like “Run for the Hills” and “Guilty Conscience” blowing up on TikTok. Critics are calling it her “career-defining moment,” blending addictive pop hooks with lyrics so personal, they feel like reading her diary.
What’s her secret sauce? Fans swear it’s McRae’s viral-ready choreography (hello, “Greedy” vibes) and her knack for turning heartbreak into bangers. Even ARIA’s CEO called the album a “cultural reset,” praising its “bold vulnerability” in a recent interview.
But Tate isn’t slowing down. Rumor has it she’s already planning a massive 2025 world tour—with Australia at the top of her list. “Y’all better be ready to scream these songs with me,” she teased.
Is So Close To What the album of the year? Millions say YES. Stream it now and join the frenzy—before her next show sells out.