In the prior year, Austra released her striking fifth studio album, Chin Up Buttercup, with the fearless lead single “Math Equation” drawing particular attention. The Canadian artist now returns with two new tracks, “Bittersweet” and “Chains And Anchors.”
“‘Bittersweet’ stood out to me during the Buttercup era but didn’t quite fit on the LP,” explains Katie Stelmanis. “I’m glad it’s getting its moment now. And ‘Chains And Anchors’ is a piece I co-wrote with Sean Nicholas Savage, a crooner of pop songwriting excellence (in addition to ‘Look Me In The Eye’ from the LP), featuring a wholly reimagined, quirky production from my collaborator Kieran Adams.”
Earlier this year, Austra released a short film titled Chin Up Buttercup: The Movie and announced Canadian tour dates. See them below, alongside the new songs.
TOUR DATES:
11/26/26 – Greater Sadbury, ON @ Knox Hall
11/27/26 – Guelph, ON @ Sonic Hall
11/28/26 – Hamilton, ON @ Bridgeworks
11/29/26 – Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON @ Harmony Hall
02/25/27 – Kingston, ON @ The Broom Factory
02/26/27 – Quebec, QC @ Grizzly Fuzz
02/27/27 – Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD
02/28/27 – Gatineau, QC @ Minotaure *
03/19/27 – Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
03/24/27 – Windsor, ON @ Meteor
03/25/27 – St Catharines, ON @ Warehouse Concert Hall
03/26/27 – London, ON @ Rum Runners
