
KAREN BELLA

Photo: Gregg Overton
"'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
“’Jack Honey’ is every bit sultry as it is summer. Karen’s talent teleports you to where she wants you to be, which, at the moment she starts singing, is exactly where you NEED to be.”
Brian Orlando - Long Island's 94.3 FM The Shark
“Warm soft voice…great production from the first track… crisp, timeless plus a dreamy sound. Transcends genres, great lyrics & deep meanings. Looking forward to more music in the future. A pleasure to play on my Afternoon show plus Flashback show ” www.beatrouteradio.co.uk. - Internet Radio Host, Robin Haigh
Robin Haigh - The Afternoon Show & Flashback Show on www.beatrouteradio.co.uk
"A must have for any listener. Karen Bella's EP is awesome. Starting with the first track Fly and then transcending into Indio and then Needle In The Hay .On the back end of the EP it's like starting a new day with Good Morning, then rocking it up a bit with Jack Honey and bringing us home with San Andreas . A beautifully well rounded EP that has something for everyone."
Jersey Jim Sereda - WUSB Stony Brook 107.3 & 90.1 FM
BIOgraphy
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 8 to 10 shows a week in the tri-state area, playing such notable venues in NY such as Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, the Landmark Theater in Port Washington, John & Peter's Place in New Hope, PA, 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 Fishman endorsed artist since 2019.
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 booking 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.
After the re-release of Karen Bella, the record spent 2 month on the top 40 charts for The International Folk Alliance Folk DJ charts. March#30 and April #36.
Long Island 94.3 FM The Shark Morning Show Host Brian Orlando, who has played the EP’s single “Jack Honey” several times on his show and interviewed Bella, said “’Jack Honey’ is every bit sultry as it is summer. Karen’s talent teleports you to where she wants you to be, which, at the moment she starts singing, is exactly where you NEED to be.”
Currently, Bella is touring and recording her next record.
Facebook/Instagram: @karenbellamusic
Twitter: @karenbellamusic
TikTok: karenbellamusic
MUSIC
Needle In The Hay
Jack Honey - Official Music Video
Perished
Indio (Lyric Video)
PRESS
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JACK HONEY VIDEO RELATED ARTICLES
NEPA Scene – Premiered Bella’s “Jack Honey” video regionally with the video embedded in the story.
Daily Advent – Picked up the NEPA Scene article.
Americana Highways – Premiered Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video embedded in the story and the cover art work for the album. https://americanahighways.org/2021/08/09/video-premiere-karen-bella- jack-honey/
Music Crowns – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link embedded in the story and a photo of Bella. https://www.musiccrowns.org/features/chart-topping-singer-songwriter- karen-bella-to-give-fans-a-shot-of-her-latest-hit-single-as-she-unveils- intoxicating-new-video-jack-honey/
Indie Pulse Music Magazine – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link embedded in the story and a photo of Bella.
Indie-Music – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link embedded in the story and a photo of Bella.
Divine Magazine – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link in the story and a photo of Bella.
Volatile Weekly – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link in the story.
323 Hip Hop – Ran a feature article about Bella’s “Jack Honey” video with the video link in the story and a photo of Bella.
RECORD RELEASE RELATED ARTICLES
Indie Pulse Music Magazine – Featured the news about the Karen Bella EP with several photos of Bella and links to the web site and social pages.
The Island Now – Featured the news about the Karen Bella EP with the cover art work.
Long Island Patch – Featured the news about the Karen Bella EP with several photos of Bella and links to the web site and social pages. https://patch.com/new-york/longisland/acclaimed-li-singer-songwriter-karen-bella- unveil-ep-march-13-nodx
Indie-Spoonful – Reviewed “Jack Honey” with photos of Bella and included the Soundcloud link for the song.
https://www.indie-spoonful.com/post/karen-bella-jack-honey
Midwest Record – Reviewed the Karen Bella EP.
http://midwestrecord.com/MWR1743.html
Guitar Girl Magazine – Interviewed Bella for a feature article that included a photo of Bella and the EP artwork. https://guitargirlmag.com/interviews/rising-singer-songwriter-karen-bella-on-new- self-titled-ep/
Newsbreak – Picked up the Guitar Girl Magazine article.
Daily Advent/ Opera News – Picked up the Guitar Girl Magazine article. https://www.dailyadvent.com/news/bb869802eeddf7e6d53ab02e572101ed- Rising-singersongwriter-Karen-Bella-on-new-selftitled-EP
Music Mecca - Interviewed Bella for a feature article and review that included a video of “Needle In The Hay,” a Spotify list of Bella’s songs and a photo of Bella.
Skope Magazine - https://skopemag.com/2021/05/12/acclaimed-singer-songwriter-karen-bellas-self-titled-ep-continues-to-soar-after-entering-the-top-40-charts-at-30
I'm A Star Blog - https://www.imastarbaby.com/2021/04/karen-bella.html
Broadway World – Wrote a feature article about Karen Bella charting within the Top 40 with a photo of Bella and links to her music.
Music Crowns – Wrote a feature article about Karen Bella charting within the Top 40 with a photo of Bella and links to her music.
https://www.musiccrowns.org/featured-post/karen-bellas-self-titled-ep-enters-the-top-40/
GigSoup – Wrote a feature article about Karen Bella charting within the Top 40 with a photo of Bella and links to her Spotify and Soundcloud pages.
The Audio Spotlight – Wrote a feature article about Karen Bella charting within the Top 40 with a photo of Bella and links to her music.
Skope Magazine - Wrote a feature article and interview with New York's Own, Karen Bella by Jimmy Rae.
https://skopemag.com/2021/05/23/jimmy-rae-learns-more-about-new-yorks-own-karen-bella
GOOD TIMES MAGAZINE
OCTOBER 2020
NEWSDAY L.I.
APRIL 2020 (2nd Section Cover)
NEWS 12 (TV)
MARCH 2020
THE AQUARIAN
JULY 2019
Discography
EP: Karen Bella - 2020
ALBUM: Ordinary Girl - 2013
COLLABORATIONS: "Hey, I'm A Lady" (Single) - Johnny Nale (Ft Karen Bella) - 2019 (Courtesy of Chrome Orange)





