Biography

Contact info:
Karen Bella
karenbellamusic@aol.com
347-654-0525

For more information, please contact:
Denise Kovalevich
dmk Publicity
Denise@dmkpublicity
609-828-0048


"It has been a dream of mine to release a record to radio and airplay that I am proud of. Producer Josh Dion and I worked hard to develop a record that included a fantastic group of musicians that would compliment this collection of songs that I wrote. Ecstatic to finally share this with the world."

'Karen Bella' is an EP that you will find yourself listening to over and over again. The tunes are captivating, the production is exceptional, and the vocal performance is amazing." BOB BENNETT - WUSB 90.1 FM Stonybrook University Radio

“[Karen Bella] knows the moves and can do other things than front for beats. There’s something going on here worth lending an ear to.” — CHRIS SPECTOR, Editor and Publisher, Midwest Record

Acclaimed Singer-Songwriter Karen Bella To Unveil
Much-Anticipated EP After Pandemic Halts Release

The Six-Song Self-Titled EP Is Being Touted As Her Best Work To Date

New York, NY (February 15, 2021) – Rising singer-songwriter Karen Bella, who has been hailed as one of the hardest working – and most resilient – women in the business, has revealed details for her much-anticipated, self-titled EP. The Fishman®-endorsed performer and recent Sam Ash Music Store “Spotlight Artist” will release the six-song album Saturday, March 13 on all DSPs, after putting the project on hold for a year due to the Pandemic.

Bella premiered the songs from the collection just once – live at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC on March 13, 2020, the night before the world stopped due to Covid-19. Following the performance, she suffered a broken wrist, requiring surgery and several months of therapy, and she then contracted Covid-19. Deciding to focus all of her physical and creative energy on getting healthy and stronger, the release was delayed… until now.

Bella’s self-titled project is a heartfelt record that she describes as “transcending genres and symbolic relationships, inviting listeners to take a journey through triumph and tribulations, wonderment and weariness and, most of all, love and hatred.” To achieve this, Bella enlisted multi-instrumentalist, Josh Dion of Paris Monster to produce and help create an album that she says “captures her experiences and spirit,” and one that is already being called her strongest to date.

Perhaps the most pivotal element of the NY-singer-songwriter’s EP is its lyrics. Describing them as “at times, light and free, then diving without apology into traumatic relationships, betrayal, and past struggles with substance abuse,” the words are instrumental in ensuring that every song has a different twist stylistically.

Yet, thanks to the production team that included Dion, Grammy Nominated engineer, Jake Lummus, and Nate Woods (mastering), as well as prestigious musicians such as Teddy Kumpel, Geoff Kraly, Chris Parker and Ryan Scott, a consistent, crisp, authentic, timeless, and even “dreamy sound” is woven throughout the album.

“I grew up listening to a multitude of genres. As a songwriter, there are many benefits to having genre versatility,” said Bella. “I get to share my love for Folk, Rock, R&B, Pop, and Country to its fullest. This record represents that. I want my fans to enjoy these little chapters of my life.

My goal as a songwriter is to have a positive effect on the listener, because music has been a miraculous coping mechanism for me, helping me to fight the depression and anxiety that followed traumatic life events.”

This wide variety of influences, combined with Bella’s life and musical experiences, have culminated in a collection of songs that is as dynamic and complex as the singer-songwriter herself. Standout tracks like the catchy, County alt-rock anthem “Jack Honey” and the upbeat, pop rock track “Indio” showcase her laid-back, care-free side while the more folk-influenced singles like “Needle In The Hay” and “Good Morning” celebrate her often introspective nature.

Karen Bella is Bella’s sophomore release following her debut album Ordinary Girl in 2013. In between releases she spent her time touring and performing and, prior to the Pandemic, was playing live eight to 10 shows a week in the Tri-State area, at such notable venues as the Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, Great South Bay Music Festival and the Philadelphia Music Festival. She also earned a VIP audition for NBC’s The Voice during this time.

Ultimately, her dream was always to release a collection of songs that she was proud of and that embody the culmination of her musical – and life’s – journey. Thus, Karen Bella was born and will finally be celebrated the way it was intended when it is released this March.

“The world needs music more than ever now. That’s what I’ve learned from all the world’s struggles – including my own – of 2020,” said Bella.

The official track-listing for Karen Bella is as follows:
Fly
Indio
Needle In The Hay
Good Morning
Jack Honey
San Andreas



New York-based Karen Bella, is one of the hardest working singer-songwriters in the business, and after enduring a 2020 filled with set-backs, many may say she is also one of the most resilient. Pre-Pandemic, she performed eight to 10 shows a week in the tri-state area, playing such notable venues as the Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, Great South Bay Music Festival and the Philadelphia Music Festival.
Despite her busy schedule, she still had time to write, record and release her debut album and perform high-profile shows that not only earned her a VIP audition for NBC’s The Voice, she was named a Sam Ash Music Store “Spotlight Artist,” and she has been an official Fishmanendorsedartistsince2019.
In March of 2020, Bella was set to release her new, self-titled, six-song EP, produced by Josh Dion of Paris Monster, which she describes as “capturing her experiences and spirit,” and one that was already being hailed as her strongest to date. Karen Bella premiered live at the Rockwood Music Hall in NYC on March 13, 2020, the night before the world stopped due to Covid-19. Following the performance, she suffered a broken wrist requiring surgery and several months of therapy, and then she contracted Covid-19. Deciding to put the album release on hold, Bella focused on getting healthy.
Finally, now in 2021, after recovering successfully, Karen Bella, is being released to radio and getting the attention it deserves. Her self-titled project is a heartfelt record that transcends genres and encourages deep listening. The lyrics on Karen Bella, at times, feel light and free, then dive without apology into traumatic relationships, betrayal, and past struggles with substance abuse.Though every song has a different twist stylistically, the production team and musicians worked hard to craft a consistent, crisp, authentic, timeless, and even dreamy sound.
“I grew up listening to a multitude of genres. As a songwriter, there are many benefits to having genre versatility,” said Bella. “I get to share my love for Folk, Rock, R&B, Pop, and Country to its fullest. This record represents that. I want my fans to enjoy these little chapters of my life. My goal as a songwriter is to have a positive effect on the listener, because music has been a miraculous coping mechanism for me, helping me to fight the depression and anxiety that followed traumatic life events.”
Bella began studying music and acting in elementary school. She started book-ing for recording sessions at nine years old and was writing songs at age 12. After college, she pursued music full-throttle, releasing her first album, Ordinary Girl in 2013 and performing in legendary venues around NYC.
During the Pandemic, Bella has been featured on News 12 Long Island and in the Long Island music publication, Good Times Magazine, speaking about the struggles of being an artist at this time – including contracting Covid herself – and inspiring musicians to continue creating, no matter what life throws at you.