Imagine yourself trapped in highway traffic on your way down the west coast. That’s when I caught Katie Stelmanis, the frontwoman of Austra.

This week, I get Katie to talk about The Knife comparison, her show choir childhood, sorcery and critics calling the record “sleazy new wave.” Hey, she was trapped in her car, I could pretty much get her to chat about anything! :) Do I get her to sing a Christmas Carol? Listen to find out!

Tracks played on the show...

1) Austra, Feel It Break "Beat and the Pulse"

2) Katie Stelmanis "Believe Me" (background)

3) Austra, Feel It Break "Darken Her Horse"

4) The Knife "Heartbeat" (background) **

5) Austra, Feel It Break "Lose It"

ALL songs CANCON (**except The Knife "Heartbeat")