The one thing Ville Valo cannot live without is bananas — they're cheap, filling, and they help prevent an extra visit to the "daunting" tour bus lavatories.

Watch the video above to learn more about the Finnish singer/songwriter's touring essentials, including another bathroom-related pre-show ritual: checking for toilet paper on his Converse. "I've seen it happen!" Valo says with a smile. For more episodes of Herbal Tea & White Sofas, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.