Tate McRae announces deluxe edition of So Close to What with ‘a few more songs’

November 11, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

Big news for fans of pop music and the radio waves of Radio 854: Canadian pop-star Tate McRae is giving her listeners more to love. She’s just announced a deluxe edition of her critically-acclaimed album So Close to What, with “a few more songs” added to wrap up this era of her music.

The Big Reveal

McRae shared the update on her social feeds, writing:

“We had a few more songs that I wanted to share with y’all to close out the ‘SC2W’ era. I can’t wait for you to hear.”
The expanded version is titled So Close to What??? (deluxe) and is set for release on November 21, 2025.

What to Expect

• The deluxe edition will include several new tracks, though specific titles have not yet been revealed.

• It will be available on digital platforms (like Spotify, Apple Music) as well as physical formats (CD & vinyl).

• The timing suggests this is the official close of the So Close to What era for Tate — a moment of reflection before whatever comes next.

Why This Matters

For listeners of Radio 854 who love pop hits, old-school vibes and current chart-toppers:

• McRae is clearly confident in this body of work — releasing a deluxe signals that the album has more depth and that she wants to extend its lifespan.

• The extra songs give you something fresh: perfect for playlists, fresh radio spins, and audience engagement.

• From a programming standpoint at Radio 854, this could mean exclusive premieres, artist features, and audience conversation around “which deluxe track do we play next?”.

• With her recent history — including her latest single Tit for Tat and a Grammy nomination for Just Keep Watching — Tate is in a moment of momentum.

Quick Facts for the Radio 854 Audience

• Artist: Tate McRae (Canadian singer, dancer, pop phenom)

• New release: So Close to What??? (deluxe)

• Release date: November 21, 2025

• What’s new: Several unreleased tracks—titles TBD

• Formats: Digital + CD + Vinyl

• Why it’s notable: It officially wraps the “SC2W” era and gives fans extra material to enjoy

How Radio 854 Can Take Advantage

• Introduce a “New Deluxe Drop” radio segment for premiere tracks once out.

• Host a “Tate McRae retrospective” airing current hits from So Close to What and then launch into the new deluxe songs when live.

• Use the announcement as a promo: “Tune to Radio 854 for your first listen of the brand-new Tate McRae deluxe tracks!”

• Tie in the story of McRae’s journey (from dance roots to pop stardom) to engage listeners who love a backstory with their music.