“…poignant and heart-wrenching…” - Under The Radar
Rising artist Tina Boonstra prepares to release her remarkable debut album CIRCLE BACK, START AGAIN., out on 28th April 2023.
At its heart, this album tells the story of women from all walks of life; they are rebuilding from the ruins, and forging new paths when life hasn’t gone to plan. It celebrates aspects of the human spirit that rarely find their place in indie-pop songs - the sacrifice of caring for elderly parents, the bond of love between sisters and the searing pain of losing a child. Tina elaborates, “as I started writing this album these stories just wouldn't leave me alone, and I resisted them, cause, well you're not supposed to write an indie pop album about middle-aged women. Yes there's love, and heartbreak and beauty, but also this sense of time rolling out over us and all around us. Lives woven together in ways that we can't really control or fully understand. Joy and freedom to love, but also searing pain, heartbreak and loss”. From the gentle strains of devotion evoked in ‘Why do good times fly?’, to the earthy vibrancy in ‘No time to wait’, this album oozes with a sense of both compassion and reassurance throughout. It tells the stories of women from all walks of life rebuilding from the ruin and forging new paths when life hasn’t gone to plan. Combining eclectic elements of indie-pop, folk and alt-country, Tina’s intimate lyricism is able to soar. Bittersweet moments are complimented by gently slowing synths in order to create a sound that feels invigorating yet vulnerable. It’s an album of contrasts; at points joyful and quirky and at other times, heart-wrenchingly sad.
Growing up on the outskirts of Liverpool, Tina’s love-story with music began in the heart of the church, later cutting her teeth as a performer at open mics in London. Since then, Tina has honed her craft into a treasure trove of songs that are bold, compelling and refreshing. Tina has been featured on Spotify's Mellow Pop and Easy Indie & Alternative playlists, as well as receiving support from BBC 6Music’s Tom Robinson, BBC Intro London, Under The Radar, Get In Her Ears and Nialler9 to name a few.
This is an album of stories, stories of women navigating heartbreak, loss, love and the unexpected gifts that life brings.

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