Nominated for Group of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Metric's Emily Haines dishes on her favourite tour treats, upcoming East Coast plans and more…

Where are you going to keep your JUNO?

Right next to my Oscar.

What are you most excited about doing on the East Coast?

Having already been "screeched in," I won't have to kiss a dead fish again.

If you weren't a musician, what would you be?

Broke.

What's your favourite thing to eat on the road?

Humble pie.

What's the one piece of clothing you can't live without?

Anything with a hood, for airports.

Do you have any pre-performance rituals?

Hanging out backstage with my band and listening to the music of our heroes for inspiration.