The New Music

Alright how do I describe Katie Stelmanis - I can present long winded and contorted descriptions of how I think she sounds;

- emerging from a cocoon, dripping with electric tentacles
- lilting villain armed with operatic weaponry
- a digging decibel pulsating in a shimmering landscape of symphonic synthesis

GAH, all the above are true but simply put she’s good; talented, witty and her music promises to take you on an audible adventure. I like!

I especially like her video for JOIN US from her acclaimed record of the same name.
I caught up with the Toronto songstress to discuss her future plans and pasta!

Ok lots of spaghetti imagery in vid…what’s your favorite pasta recipe and why?
My favorite pasta dish is the standard spaghetti and tomato sauce. Fresh tomatoes, salt, basil and oil create the most divine food combination and also my most cherished comfort food.

Why do you think music videos are still important, maybe you don’t so why or why not?
I think music videos are super important. They create a visual image a person can pair with your music to helps them understand the context of a piece. The creative capabilities are HUGE, especially because you can entertain people with a story, visual effects, and music. Coming from a background in theatre, using all of these elements at once has always appeared to me to as ultimate artistic experience. However, I think that generally the importance of music videos is pretty underrated - but I believe those who take the time to make stimulating visual translations always reap the benefits!

You’re about to embark on a tour of europe what are you most looking forward to - any survival tips while on the road out there?
I am looking forward to eating quiche in France and buying clothes in Copenhagen. However, this contradicts my survival tips which are: don’t tour france (you will lose all your money on highway tolls) and don’t shop in Copenhagen (you will lose all your money on clothing partly because the currency is incomprehensible).

What are you currently working on?
I’m currently working on album #2 and am trying to find the funds to fund it! This will be difficult as I am taking my empty pockets to Europe this weekend but my birthday is in May so heres hoping.

What current music are you excited about?
I’m excited about the music my friends are making in Toronto, I am excited about Lykke Li and Fever Ray.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULeQ8nvWTO0