Author: t.k. bollinger

Born Soft – Cathy Burke LP Review

t.k. bollinger March 20, 2019
Cathy Bourke - Born Soft LP Cover and Inner Sleave

Born Soft is a consistent and adeptly arranged and executed collection of well crafted songs. It is the work of an artist who thinks and feels deeply. It is clear from her words that Cathy Burke understands that life and its gifts are varied and uncertain, however if one persists, one will find golden truths and inspiration in the most unlikely places.

Meet the New Band

t.k. bollinger June 12, 2018

I’ve been secretly rehearsing with a new group of musicians since the start of the year, and we quietly launched ourselves into the live arena on the first day of Winter at a local café. Watch a video of our preperation of the song To Lose The Darkness.

Dirtbird – Spirit Kings Review

t.k. bollinger March 1, 2018
Dirtbird at the Bridge Hotel Castlemaine March 2016

Once again dirtbird have crafted an album of intimate, haunting and powerful songs that they are known and loved for. This is the band’s first vinyl album and it feels like this recording was made for that medium. Engrossing, spooky, hymnal music that demands the listener’s attention. Regular readers of […]

Self Hosted Crowdfunding: How it works

t.k. bollinger September 22, 2017

The main reason this campaign is self-hosted is because the whole point of being an independent artist is to take control of as many aspects of my art and it’s distribution that I can – this is how it works.

Crowdfunding is GO!

t.k. bollinger September 19, 2017

Well the time is upon us. The crowdfunding site is now live and you can check it out at pledge.tkbollinger.com. This has been quite a journey for me. I find asking for help quite difficult – it’s not something that comes naturally to me. I’ve always been a do it […]

Coffee and Croon Playlist 12 & 13

t.k. bollinger June 9, 2017

Another week, another Coffee and Croon playlist for you to chow down on. Last week’s series of casts was on Periscope. Thanks to those of you who tuned in. Not awake or have something better to do at 11am AEST? No problem. I am still posting these performances on YouTube, […]