Kate Bollinger

Kate Bollinger is an American folk[2] singer-songwriter from Charlottesville, Virginia.[3]

Kate Bollinger
Bollinger performing at Gullivers NQ in Manchester, England, 2023
Bollinger performing at Gullivers NQ in Manchester, England, 2023
Background information
Birth nameCatherine Bollinger
Born1997 or 1998 (age 25–26)[1]
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
GenresIndie folk
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2017–present
LabelsGhostly International
Websitekatebollinger.com

History

Bollinger was introduced to music at a young age, as her mother was in a musical and her two brothers were in bands.[4]

Bollinger self-released her first EP in 2017 titled Key West. After writing several folk singles, she wrote R&B single "Test" in 2018 with friend John Wehmeyer, which brought her more attention. The song was chosen as an Editor's Pick at Atwood Magazine..[5] Her following 2019 EP I Don't Wanna Lose was recorded when Bollinger had free time in a studio, with very little production or mastering.[6] "Candy", the second track of the EP, was an inspiration for Kanye West's song "Donda".[7] In 2020, Bollinger released her second EP, A Word Becomes a Sound.[8][3]

Although she had previously been hesitant to do so, upon graduating from the University of Virginia in 2020, Bollinger decided to pursue music as a full-time career.[4]

She released the EP Look at It in the Light in 2022 through Ghostly International.[9]

Bollinger's work has been highlighted several times at The Line of Best Fit, and she has performed for NPR's World Cafe.[10][11]

Discography

EPs

  • Key West (2017)
  • I Don't Wanna Lose (2019)
  • A Word Becomes a Sound (2020)
  • Look at It in the Light (2022)

References
  1. "Class of 2020: Kate Bollinger Sheds Reluctance, Embraces Musical Future". 6 May 2020.
  2. Holcombe, Taylor (20 April 2022). "3 Song Story: Kate Bollinger". KCRW. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. Rettig, James (8 July 2020). "Kate Bollinger – "Grey Skies"". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  4. Hester, Wesley P. (May 6, 2020). "Class of 2020: Kate Bollinger Sheds Reluctance, Embraces Musical Future". UVA Today.
  5. Mosk, Mitch (December 21, 2018). "Artist to Watch: Kate Bollinger Ascends with Her Sensational, Dreamy "Tests"". Atwood Magazine.
  6. Ross, Alex. "Hear Kate Bollinger's "Feel Like Doing Nothing," a quiet ode to procrastination". The Fader. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  7. Brown, Brandon (April 9, 2022). "Sitting down with Kate Bollinger, University graduate and rising musician". Cavalier Daily.
  8. Aikins, Gabriel. "Kate Bollinger Explores The Power & Nuance Of Communication On New EP". Grammy.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  9. Helfand, Raphael. "Kate Bollinger releases Look at it in the Light EP". The Fader. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  10. Kallao, Stephen (February 11, 2020). "How Kate Bollinger's Musical Upbringing Influenced Her Insightful Indie Pop". NPR.
  11. "Kate Bollinger". The Line of Best Fit.
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