Bad-Bitch Anthems & Vulnerable Confessions: Inside bella amor’s New EP
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2025 is already delivering some standout music, and Gold Coast singer-songwriter bella amor is adding her voice to the mix with the release of her latest EP, this is where i’m at.
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of catching up with bella to talk about the project, and it’s clear that this EP marks an exciting chapter in her journey as an artist.
In the making of this is where i’m at, bella collaborated once again with Chris Collins, and for the first time, with Alice Ivy. These two producers brought out very different yet equally powerful sides of her creativity.
The EP takes listeners on a journey through bella’s highs and lows, and it’s the emotional transparency that really stands out. bella noted that many of the tracks with Chris Collins were written during more challenging times. “It wasn’t planned, but that vulnerability came through because of our connection,” she said.
With Chris, the connection runs deep. “The space he’s created for me allows me to be completely free in what I want to say and how I want to write,” bella shared. “The songs we worked on together came about in a day because we were both just so there.”
Working with Alice was a different kind of magic. “It’s always a blast,” bella said. “From the first time we met, we just got each other. The energy was so high. She really knows how to take a vision and expand it into something new.”
Fans got an early taste of bella’s evolving sound when she supported Benson Boone on his Australian tour, performing the yet-to-be-released track rocks in my pocket. The song, co-written with Alice Ivy and Yorke, captures that uncomfortable tension between self-doubt and creative growth.
“At the time, I was feeling really small,” bella admitted. “I compare myself to others a lot, and in that headspace, I honestly felt like I didn’t know if I was good enough as a writer.” But thanks to the uplifting energy in the room, the song shifted into a bold, pop-forward anthem.
On basement, bella gets even more vulnerable, painting a picture of heartbreak and dealing with that confusion at a young age. With lyrics like guess I’ll see you soon in her basement / you know I hate all the chit chat, she reflects on a relationship from her past. “We were both really young and didn’t know what it meant to be loved or to love,” she explained.
One standout track is, daisyfields. Written at a songwriting camp, bella recalled feeling nervous at first. “You never know who you’re going to be working with,” she said. But working alongside Alice Ivy and Demi Louise turned out to be “an explosion of fun.” They walked into the session without a plan, but the chemistry was instant, resulting in what bella calls a “boss bitch anthem.”
As the EP progresses, listeners are introduced to bella’s sonic influences. While some tracks draw comparisons to Avril Lavigne or Olivia Rodrigo, songs like couch. Hinting at inspirations like Blink-182, The Doors, and Beabadoobee’sThis Is How Tomorrow Moves; particularly in the fusion of clean vocals and a mix of acoustic and electric guitar textures.
simon says slows things down and captures the unease that comes with imposter syndrome. It reflects bella’s struggle with feeling undeserving of good things, even in healthy relationships. “You start highlighting what’s wrong with you, and that fear of abandonment creeps in,” she said. While she’s grown through the process of making this EP, she admits, “It’s definitely something I still face, like it’s engraved in my soul.”
The EP ends on a high note with white rabbit, produced by Alice Ivy. It's a warm, dreamy blend of indie pop and punk energy. “Every time I sing it, I feel the same as when I wrote it, just pure love,” bella said. Lyrics like you’re the best thing since sliced bread perfectly encapsulate that feeling, one of “love that is so real and healthy. One that has the power to just transform everything.”
Having followed bella’s journey for a few years, this is where i’m at feels like her most authentic release yet. When I told her that, she lit up. “That was my biggest goal with this EP,” she said. “So much of my music is just me figuring out who I am. And honest to God, like sometimes I go back to my journals to be like, how did I feel? Like, what can I explore there?” We’ve been given the golden key to dive into bella’s deepest and most vulnerable moments, good and bad.
Now that the EP is out, bella is hitting the road for a run of shows across Australia. Starting in the Gold Coast and stopping in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, she’s excited to connect with fans. “I just want to be in a room full of people who love the music and love each other,” she said. “The bella amor community is all about lifting each other up.”
Having previously supported acts like Benson Boone, King Stingray, and Lime Cordiale, bella knows the value of a strong team. “Having a good community around you is everything,” she said, giving a shoutout to her bandmates, Libby Scotty (drums) and Karelia (guitar). “I’d be nothing without them. I want them with me everywhere.”
Don’t miss your chance to see bella amor live at a show near you!
Fri 8 Aug – Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast – 18+
Sat 9 Aug – 38 Berwick St (MIC), Brisbane – U18
Sat 16 Aug – Blute’s Bar, Brisbane – 18+
Fri 22 Aug – Low 302, Sydney – 18+
Sat 23 Aug – Bergy Bandroom, Melbourne – 18+
AND you can listen to her EP this is where i’m at now available on all streaming platforms!
