Katie’s guest today is queer Melbourne/Narrm singer-songwriter, drummer and skateboarder Cat Canteri. Cat and Katie have a lively and joyful chat about Cat’s recent drumming work with Kutcha Edwards, ThornBird and Justin Bernasconi; the difference between playing for other people and performing her own songs; the joys of eating fruit fresh from the tree; how Michael Waugh has influenced her songwriting; her new single and plans for two new albums; and more – and Cat plays two beautiful new songs live in the studio. Here is the playlist:

Dancing While Behind – Little Guilt

Strike Out – Bud Rokesky

Fitzroy Bowl – Cat Canteri

History Eraser – Courtney Barnett

In the Garden (live in the studio) – Cat Canteri

This Song Reminds Me – Michael Waugh

Know You Child (live in the studio) – Cat Canteri

Alone – Cat Canteri

History, Now – Mavis Staples

Visit Cat Canteri’s official website and follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Above: Photo of Cat Canteri and Katie by Betty Sujecki – please visit this Miss Chatelaine Facebook photo album for more pics!