Written by Catherine Bollinger, John Flynn Trainum and Christian Lewis
Produced by John Flynn Trainum and Kate Bollinger
Recorded at White Star Sound in Louisa, VA
Engineered & Mixed by John Flynn Trainum
Mastered by Josh Bonati at Bonati Mastering NYC

Look at it in the Light

Yards / Gardens

Shadows

Something Holy

Paper Castles

Nostalgia

Who Am I But Someone

J'aime les filles

Venus Flytrap

Shelter

Album Title: Barefoot Socrates
Genre: Smoky Jazz-Blues / Bohemian Noir / Retro Soul
Vibe: Sultry, Intimate, Late-Night, Cinematic
Description:
Barefoot Socrates strips away the marble and robes of antiquity to reveal the original bohemian wanderer in a dimly lit, smoky atmosphere. This album is a masterclass in mood, transforming the probing questions of the Agora into a sultry, late-night confession.
The soundscape is steeped in nostalgia and noir textures. Anchored by the warm, walking rhythm of an upright bass and the organic pulse of congas and bongos, the groove swings with a subtle gypsy-jazz influence that feels both timeless and raw. Over this rhythmic foundation, smooth retro guitar lines weave intricate melodies, echoing the Socratic method of endless questioning.
The defining element is the vocal delivery—deep, husky, and female. She delivers ancient wisdom not as lectures, but as soulful, emotional revelations. Tracks like "The Dreamless Sleep" and "The Gadfly" are reimagined as torch songs, where the search for truth burns with a slow, cinematic intensity.
Barefoot Socrates is a record for the midnight hour, capturing the essence of a man who owned nothing but possessed the ultimate wealth of the mind. It is philosophy felt in the gut, delivered with the heart of the blues.


The Unjust Chain

Teen Sex / Life + You

Teen Sex

Tenderness

na booking: wilson@highroadtouring.com + sam@highroadtouring.com
eu booking: will@primarytalent.com

J'aime les filles

Kate Bollinger

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