Austra
Founded: 2009
Location: Canada
Austra is a Canadian electronic music band from Toronto, founded in 2009 by composer, singer-songwriter, and producer Katie Stelmanis. Stelmanis is the only permanent member of the project, with a rotating live band that has included Maya Postepski (drums), Dorian Wolf (bass, Moog), and Ryan Wonsiak (keyboards). It previously also featured the twin backing singers Sari and Romy Lightman of Tasseomancy. The band has released four studio albums—Feel It Break (2011), Olympia (2013), Future Politics (2017), and Hirudin (2020).
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How Taking A Leap Of Faith Took Austra's 'HiRUDiN' To The Next Level
Austra, aka Katie Austra Stelmanis, took a completely different approach with her fourth album, ‘HiRUDiN’, seeking out all-new collaborators to produce an album that explores bold new soundscapes. The Canadian singer-songwriter shares insight with us ahead of the album’s release this Friday (May 1).
Austra Promises Her New Album 'Future Politics' Has Nothing To Do With Trump
"I think our generation, in general, is feeling a very deep sense of hopelessness..."
Album Review: Austra - Future Politics
"It's the '80-styled electro hooks that make the earworms."
Live Review: Austra, Lilt
Despite the lack of definition and abuse of the encore tradition, Austra lived up to their reputation of energetic and dramatic entertainment.
Austra Confirm Three Perth Festival Sideshows
The Canadians will play a few extra dates in February
Austra Gigs Are A Gay Sanctuary
"It's a queer-positive space," says Katie Stelmanis
An Unexpected Dance Party
"I just did a whole bunch of interviews in France, and it was right at the time there was some huge debate about legalising gay marriage, and every single interviewer asked me about it, both being a queer woman and being from Canada."
Album Review: Austra - Olympia
A dance record with heartbreakingly beautiful tracks.
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