# Austra – “Bittersweet” & “Chains And Anchors”

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/austra-bittersweet-chains-and-anchors/
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:28:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T18:41:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Stereogum
- Original article: https://stereogum.com/2517771/austra-bittersweet-chains-and-anchors/music/
- Topics: Music

## Key points

- Austra has released two new songs.
- “Bittersweet” was left off *Chin Up Buttercup*.
- Canadian tour dates run through March 2027.

## Summary

Canadian artist Austra has released two songs, “Bittersweet” and “Chains And Anchors”, following last year’s album *Chin Up Buttercup*. The tracks give listeners a further glimpse of the album’s creative period and collaborations.

Katie Stelmanis says “Bittersweet” was a favourite that did not make the album, while “Chains And Anchors” was written with Sean Nicholas Savage and given a reworked production by collaborator Kieran Adams. Austra also released a short film about the album earlier this year and announced Canadian tour dates running from November 2026 to March 2027.

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