Austra(band)
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, and Ryan Wonsiak (keyboards). It previously also featured the twin backing singers Sari and Romy Lightman of Tasseomancy. The band has released five studio albums—Feel It Break (2011), Olympia (2013), Future Politics (2017), Hirudin (2020) and Chin Up Buttercup (2025).
- Origin
- Toronto
- Active since
- 2009
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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, Dorian Wolf, and Ryan Wonsiak. The band's music blends electropop and psychedelic influences, and they describe their style as "electronic dramatic pop". Austra has released several albums, including "Feel It Break" in 2011 and "Chin Up Buttercup" scheduled for 2025.
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Formed in 2009 in Toronto.
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Debut album "Feel It Break" released in 2011.
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"Chin Up Buttercup" scheduled for 2025.
Selection
Discography
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- Feel It Break2011
Feel It Break
- Olympia2013
Olympia
- Habitat2014EP
Habitat
- Future Politics2017
Future Politics
- HiRUDiN2020
HiRUDiN
- Swan Song (Original Score)2023
Swan Song (Original Score)
- Chin Up Buttercup2025
Chin Up Buttercup
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was the band Austra formed?+
Austra was formed in 2009.
Q02Who are the members of the band Austra?+
The band Austra is primarily composed of Katie Stelmanis, who is the only permanent member.
Q03Where does the artist Austra come from?+
Austra originates from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q04What genre of music does Austra make?+
Austra makes music in the genres of new wave and synth-pop.
Q05What are Austra's biggest hits?+
Some of Austra's biggest hits include the albums "Feel It Break" (2011), "Olympia" (2013), and "Future Politics" (2017).
Q06Has Austra won any awards?+
Austra has not won any awards.