In a just-released interview with American Music Award winner Katy Perry, interviewer Kristen Wiig talks to the pop star about a variety of subjects, from growing up in a Christian evangelical household to future songwriting plans. Perry talks about how she was shielded as a child from pop music influences, and started in music by recording a gospel album.

Wiig then commented: “I grew up listening to a lot of music that actually sort of reminds me of your music, like the Go-Go’s, Madonna, the Bangles, Toni Basil – really happy, fun music,” to which Perry enigmatically responded that her music was about to get real “dark.”

Click here to see Perry’s stunning new look for Interview now!

Perry’s most recent single was record-breaking “Part of Me,” which many assumed was about ex-husband Russell Brand, though the star has denied this charge in recent interviews. Click below to hear the song now:

What do you think of Katy’s comment on her dark new musical twist? Let us know your opinion in the comments below!

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Posted on March 6th, 2012