Q&A with Caitlin von Berky, vocalist of alternative pop band Belltalk.
Lover – Sonia Dada. It’s the first song I remember singing.
:: What is your favourite Album ::
Grizzly Bear – Vekatimest
:: Name a band or artist we should checkout ::
The General Assembly
:: Favourite Quote ::
‘This too shall pass”
:: When on tour, you can’t live without ::
Humour, and noise cancelling headphones
:: When you think of Australia, you think ::
Home!
:: Worst thing to happen to music is ::
Complacency
:: Best thing about the current music industry ::
More avenues for people to get their music heard
:: Biggest influence ::
Learning classical music – I can’t escape it now. I still love it.
:: Childhood hero ::
Daria
:: When you were younger you wanted to be ::
A vet
:: Last album bought ::
Allen Stone – Allen Stone
:: First album you ever bought ::
George – Polyserena
:: First concert you went to ::
Melody Gardot & Madeleine Peyroux
:: Last concert you went to ::
Cold & Need’s breakup at the Zoo
:: Favourite current band ::
Divine Fits
:: Favourite drink ::
Port
:: Favourite book ::
The Screwtape Letters
:: Favourite actor ::
Whoopi Goldberg
:: Favourite website ::
Wikipedia
:: The best boredom buster is ::
Realising the amount of things you have to do
:: The best film you ever saw was ::
The Lion King
:: Your ultimate snack is ::
Shapes. I love shapes.
:: The first thing you do when you wake up is ::
Yell at my alarm
:: Best piece of advice you’ve received ::
Be honest, be authentic, be on time
:: Your biggest aspirations ::
To be content making music
:: Best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received ::
My first Nokia 3316.
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Belltalk began as two friends jamming in their breaks between classes at uni. After playing a few originals gigs, Caitlin and Elizabeth were joined by their drummer friend Hamish, and began playing around Brisbane. The band took on a new direction with bassist Dave in late 2012, from which their present project emerged: Belltalk.
Belltalk’s lyrics are sharp and evocative. They have a compelling and multifaceted sound, both live and recorded, which stems from their diverse musical tastes. They are currently recording an EP which is due to be released later this year.