Austra Returns with a New Single "Risk It"

The Canadian artist Katie Stelmanis recording under the Austra moniker has returned with a new single and first new Release since 2017. Where as the vocal ranges seem to play weird on this first single titled "Risk It", it remains to be seen what will be the concept of Austra in 2020 and if further releases will follow. Austra has shared a Jasmin Mozzafari-directed video for the song and she will embark on Euro tour this spring.

Austra Announce their third Studio Album 'Utopia'

The Canadian band Austra have announced the release of their third album. The album will be entitled 'Future Politics' and it will be their third album to be release through Domino Records since 2011. The album will have 11 brand new tracks including "Utopia" for which there is a video available and which will be the lead single from the album. 'Future Politics' is set for release on January 20th.

WAW: Princes Century- Twin House

Maya Postepski also know for her work with Trust and Austra has recorded solo material under the name Princes Century. Her debut album 'Lossless' was released in May this year and features an energizing trip through her enigmatic synth wave sound. The video for the song "Twin House" was directed by Kate Young and Leah Finkel.

  

Best of 2011- The Album List

01. Duran Duran- All You Need is Now [S-Curve/ Edel]

02. John Maus- We Must Become the Pitiless Censors of Ourselves [Upset the Rhythm]

03. Lykke Li- Wounded Rhymes [LL]

04. The Horrors- Skying [XL]

05. PJ Harvey- Let England Shake [Island]

06. Crystal Stilts- In Love With Oblivion [Slumberland]

07. Mirrors- Lights and Offerings [Skint]

08. SSION- BENT- digital

09. Cut Copy- Zonoscope [Modular]

10. Austra- Feel It Break [Domino]

Best of 2011- The Singles List

Another great year is coming to an end. Here are the highlights from our monthly round ups and the year-end list with Top 30 official single releases. The album list coming up next week!

01. Austra - Spellwork
02. The Horrors - Still Life
03. The Ropes - Lack of Technology Made Me a Killer
04. PJ Harvey - The Glorious Land/ On Battleship Hill
05. Duran Duran - Girl Panic
06. Twin Shadow - Changes
07. Still Corners - Cuckoo
08. Section 25 - Colour, Movement, Sex & Violence
09. Brett Anderson - Brittle Heart
10. A Terrible Splendour - Slaves To The City