Katie chats to two of her favourite artists on the planet, English duo Chris While and Julie Matthews, in the JOY studio as they return to Australia after five years away. The conversation covers their strong connection to Australia (they first performed here in 1998 and have been back many times since); the inspiration behind some of the songs on their latest album, Women of the World; their different songwriting processes; their love for the Indigo Girls and Joni Mitchell; the glories of lesbian relationships; the power of their 2016 song ‘Pride’; and more. Here is the playlist:

Women of the World – Chris While and Julie Matthews

Hope Alone – Indigo Girls

Coming Out (live in the studio) – Chris While and Julie Matthews

Crow – Chris While and Julie Matthews

A Case of You – Joni Mitchell

Walk the Line (live in the studio) – Chris While and Julie Matthews

Starfish Thrower (live in the studio) – Chris While and Julie Matthews

Pride – Chris While and Julie Matthews

Visit Chris and Julie’s official website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Above: Photo of Chris While and Julie Matthews by Fiona Newton – please visit this Miss Chatelaine Facebook photo album for more pics!