Austra (band)
Austra is a three-man Canadian New Wave band that originated in 2010 at the Toronto singer-songwriter Katie Stelmanis. The band's name refers to the goddess of light in Latvian mythology.
History
Trained in classical singing Stelmanis (vocals, keyboards) and Maya Postepski (drums) were members of the band Galaxy. Together with Dorian Wolf, bassist of Spiral Beach, they went under the name of private individuals for Life. As another band claimed the name, the three musicians named to in Stelmanis ' middle name Austra.
The band's debut album was released on 13 May 2011 and came in the music press to positive criticism. In July 2011, it was nominated for the Polaris Music Prize.
The second studio album Olympia was released in June 2013.
Discography
Albums
- 2011: Feel It Break
- 2013: Olympia
Singles
- 2011: Beat and the Pulse
- 2011: Lose It
- 2011: Sparkle (12 ")
- 2011: Spell Work
- 2013: Home