| Birth name | Catherine Bollinger |
|---|---|
| Birth date | c. 1998[1] |
| Birth place | Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genre | Indie pop · folk |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals · guitar |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | Ghostly International |
| Website | katebollinger.com |
Kate Bollinger is an American folk[2] singer-songwriter from Charlottesville, Virginia.[3]
History
Bollinger was introduced to music at a young age, as her mother was a music therapist and her two brothers were musicians.[4]
Bollinger began making home recordings early in high school. She self-released her first extended play (EP) in 2017 titled Key West. In 2019, she released her EP I Don't Wanna Lose, which was recorded in one day, with very little production or mastering, using some free studio time she had acquired. [5] "Candy", the second track of the EP, was inspiration for Kanye West's 2021 song "Donda".[6] In 2020, Bollinger graduated from the University of Virginia and released her second EP, A Word Becomes a Sound.[2][7][3]
She released the EP Look at It in the Light in 2022 through Ghostly International.[8]
Bollinger's work has been highlighted several times at The Line of Best Fit, and she has performed for NPR's World Cafe.[9][10]
On September 27, 2024, Bollinger released her debut studio album Songs from a Thousand Frames of Mind.[11]
In September 2025 Bollinger was featured on the single "Belong to You" by Australian synth-pop group Cut Copy.[12]
Discography
EPs
- Key West (2017)
- I Don't Wanna Lose (2019)
- A Word Becomes a Sound (2020)
- Look at It in the Light (2022)
Studio albums
- Songs from a Thousand Frames of Mind (2024)
References
- ^ "Class of 2020: Kate Bollinger Sheds Reluctance, Embraces Musical Future". 6 May 2020.
- ^ Holcombe, Taylor (20 April 2022). "3 Song Story: Kate Bollinger". KCRW. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Rettig, James (8 July 2020). "Kate Bollinger – "Grey Skies"". Stereogum. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Hester, Wesley P. (May 6, 2020). "Class of 2020: Kate Bollinger Sheds Reluctance, Embraces Musical Future". UVA Today
- ^ Ross, Alex. "Hear Kate Bollinger's "Feel Like Doing Nothing," a quiet ode to procrastination". The Fader. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Brown, Brandon (April 9, 2022). "Sitting down with Kate Bollinger, University graduate and rising musician". The Cavalier Daily
- ^ Aikins, Gabriel. "Kate Bollinger Explores The Power & Nuance Of Communication On New EP". Grammy.com. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Helfand, Raphael. "Kate Bollinger releases Look at it in the Light EP". The Fader. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ Kallao, Stephen (February 11, 2020). "How Kate Bollinger's Musical Upbringing Influenced Her Insightful Indie Pop". NPR
- ^ "Kate Bollinger". The Line of Best Fit
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (2024-08-28). "Kate Bollinger Shares New Songs "Lonely" & "Sweet Devil": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ frnds (2025-09-05). "Cut Copy Release New Album Moments Featuring Kate Bollinger Collaboration ‘Belong To You’". Australian Music News | AAA BACKSTAGE. Retrieved 2025-09-05.