Her live performances have been described as “honest, raw, gritty and catchy”. The indie songwriter’s inspiration comes from a place of vulnerability; based on personal experiences.
The distinctive style of performers like Birdy, Florence Welsh, Billie Martin and Adele have been a huge influence, helping to pave her way as a performer.
She recently released her new single “Better Days”, which was produced and mixed by Jon Shaban at Sit the Folk Down Studio.
This is Bell’s third single off her upcoming album, Tomorrow Is A Better Day, which is set for release on 7 May 2021.
“I wrote ‘Better Days’ whilst still in high school. I can clearly remember sitting behind my piano one day and writing this song. I was going through a very difficult time; dealing with the after-effects of my parent’s separation as well as trying to decide what on earth I wanted to do with my life as university applications were knocking on my door. For a 17-year-old, having to make these decisions was incredibly difficult. I was struggling, as I had people pushing me in certain directions.
“My hope for this song is that it serves as a reminder that no matter what you go through, there will always be brighter and better days ahead.
“You just have to pick yourself up, lift your head and keep looking forward. People in this world will try and break you down, but don’t let them. “Keep your light shining!”
I chatted to Bell before the Easter weekend.
Change.
People knowing and loving what you put out there.
I have enough money.
The smell of fried eggs.
Absolutely everything – it’s life.
Truth, real experiences of life, all the ups and downs and in-betweens.
Masie Peters.
Being able to get on stage and sing to a bunch of complete strangers.
“Better Days”
When a Tinder match screamed at the top of his voice: “Hey we matched on Tinder!” (And, no, it did not lead to a date.)
My songwriting book.
Champagne.
Kirstenbosch Gardens and Red Rocks in the States.
The fact that my voice doesn’t match the way I look, or so I have been told.
KJ, Kays, Kayleigh B.
Well, my actual day job is that I am a data analyst for an asset management company.
Kristen Bell because a) we have the same surname and b) she is just a badass.
Unique, bubbly, honest, brave and crazy.
Prime Circle – Hello Crazy World
Jeremy Loops – Trading Change
Beatenberg – The Hanging Gardens of Beatenberg
Matthew Mole – The Home We Built
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Phenomenal.
A scarf.
Kunners – sweet that’s lekker man.
Go overseas for the first time.
Having written and recorded my first album, which will be out on 7 May 2021.
How bad Cape Town drivers are.
That my brakes fail on my car.
Talk super fast.
Life’s too short to drink crap wine.
My wish is for people to enjoy my music and my dream is to have an international hit.
