February 28, 2017
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Austra Takes Control
Austra talks about her awkward CBC dance party, her days in an ostracized riot grrrl band and learning to own her music.
Kevin Sexton
Producer

Katie Stelmanis makes music under the name Austra. Her new album is called “Future Politics.” You can stream it on Bandcamp.

Watch the videos for “Future Politics“, “Utopia” and “Painful Like.”

Listen to this techno mix she made for The Fader.

Songs on this episode:

“Future Politics,” “Utopia” and “43” from Future Politics.

“Painful Like” from Olympia.

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