BELLSAINT

"BELLSAINT, an up-and-coming alt-pop artist, flexes her breathy, beautiful vocals on this catchy, soulful track." - Refinery29

BELLSAINT aka Caroline Brooks has just released the rhythmic uptempo pop/EDM empowering female anthem “Can’t Stop A Woman.” The Los Angeles singer/songwriter wrote this song as an ode for all her female counterparts out there. “I’ve spent a lot of my personal and professional life being talked over by domineering men,” she told LADYGUNN. “I spent most of my life being uncomfortable in my skin and apologetic for not reaching this unattainable standard of beauty and grace. I’ve spent so much time feeling insecure and second-guessing my own intuition. I felt like my voice didn’t matter, and I know I’m not the only woman who has felt that way.”

The song depicts the singer going through hardships in her life when dealing with other men. “Somehow all this pain has brought me wisdom/walk through fire and never be the same,” the song alludes to a relationship gone sour.

The singer credits her courage to those women who are close to her–her sisters. “Truth is, I wouldn’t be alive today if it weren’t for my sisters, and I’m grateful for the women in my life who have modeled strength and selfless love.”

The song illustrates BELLSAINT’S resilience as well, not only as a singer, but of her ferocious writing skills. The song also tells a story of how she bounced back from bad times and how she is turning them into a positive and glowing story for a universal message for all women. “Women can create powerful momentum when we listen to each other and build each other up,” the singer says.

The singer’s both fashion and musical style is a throwback to the late1960s meets Adele. She says everything comes full circle, especially in our current political climate. “The 60s were such a special time for music,” she says. “Especially counterculture waves like the Yé-yé movement [in Southern Europe], which mainly featured angsty, playful female singers. It really reflected the resistance to authority and the status quo at the time. I think a lot of musical elements from the 60s are coming back because of what’s going on in our culture and political environment right now,” the singer states.

The songstress was a big fan of female producer BIIANCO’s work. She was excited to work with her on “Can’t Stop A Woman.” “I’ve had mad respect for BIIANCO for a while now, so when I reached out to see if she was interested in putting her own spin on my song, I was excited she was down to collaborate,” BELLSAINT says. She’s such a badass female producer and artist with a unique vision; I wanted her to go whatever direction she wanted with it. From the beginning, I wanted this song to empower women, and I think this fresh take on it will inspire women in new ways. I love the way she reimagined it.”

The singer keeps busy by donating her time and money to charity as well. When she’s not writing or recording music, BELLSAINT is doing her part to inspire future generations of female artists. She volunteers as a coach at L.A.’s Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls and teaches songwriting to youth at the non-profit program Awaken Arts. In addition, profits from her cover of “Losing my Religion” were donated to the National Center for Victims of Crime. - Ladygunn

"...BELLSAINT is an artist in her own right. Her unique sound and powerful lyrics make her a crucial contribution to the sound of her generation." - Galore Magazine

One of our fave new artists BELLSAINT is about to explode onto the music scene with her single "Landmines" out August 15 to celebrate the track's national debut on Freeform smash hit Famous in Love. Here's a snippet exclusive to US Weekly! - US Weekly

BELLSAINT talks "Karma" and NBC's "Rise" and her success on TV show song placement. - The New Music Buzz

"That is a listen to the very talented BELLSAINT. She’s performing in Vegas tonight, but first she’s joining us in the studio with a sneak peek. Welcome to Las Vegas Now!" - CBS Las Vegas Now

"That is the song “Landmines” by the beautiful BELLSAINT, and it was actually just featured on the new TV series Famous in Love. A lot of people excited about that series and a lot of people excited about your music. Welcome, guys!" - MORE FOX5

You’re gonna wanna remember her name. Just yesterday BELLSAINT released her new single “Landmines” and today her explosive voice is bursting on the scene and into our studio here at the Morning Blend. - ABC Morning Blend

One of our new favorite artists BELLSAINT (formerly known as BeLL) is about to explode onto the music scene with her new single "Landmines" to celebrate the track debuting nationally on Famous in Love. Here's a snippet exclusive to us here at OK! - OK! Magazine

"Our first performer of the night at our Homegrown showcase, BELLSAINT has everyone's attention with her mesmerizing voice!" - The Grammy Museum

I’m very excited to have Texas’ own: BELLSAINT is here! I’m excited to have you. You’ve got an amazing voice. You’ve got this new song “Landmines” that is out now and you’ve got a lot of things on the horizon so we wanna chat with you about all those things… - DASH Radio

From Tyler, Texas to Los Angeles, California emerging artist BELLSAINT has been making waves with her hypnotic, soulful symphonies. “Outlaw” is a blend of fierce confidence and a heavy pulse production. BELLSAINT’s “Losing My Religion” remix breathes life into summer with deep techno influences complemented by vulnerable melodies. Between songwriting sessions, LA’s Rock ‘n Roll Camp for Girls and binging on Sci-fi films Caroline Brooks sat down and got a little personal with LaPalme... - LaPalme Magazine

You may not be familiar with the name BELLSAINT yet but you will be soon enough. LA Based singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, BELLSAINT has released her new single, “Landmines” a hypnotic powerhouse ballad about toxic love.

The talented artist mesmerizes with her sentimental vocals reminiscent of fellow singers, Nancy Sinatra, Sia and Adele. BELLSAINT’s masterful songwriting capabilities are on full display with soul baring lyrics, “I swim with sharks in the neon dark/I’m quick to make a joke/Stay too busy to fall apart” on a haunting piano driven soundscape. - Screen Reels

"Los Angeles-based alternative poptress, BeLL, took the stages of The Satellite (Silver Lake) without wearing pants…she was wearing shorts. The Texas native, who started composing for other artists including Natalie Imbruglia and The Script, has already shown her adroitness in crafting ear-gluing tracks. You probably heard her songs without realizing it was BeLL’s (she soundtracked Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial, Vampire Diaries, and Pretty Little Liars)." - Aupium Global Music

"So far my career has mainly consisted of writing for other artists and for TV and film placements. I’m grateful to have learned the ropes collaborating behind the scenes with an array of insanely talented, seasoned songwriters and producers.

However, about two years ago I started noticing that most of my writing sessions were for or with young female artists who signed a record deal quickly, before really knowing what they wanted to say or how they wanted to say it.

Simultaneously, there seemed to be a consistent pressure for an artist to focus more on sex appeal rather than on quality. Some of these women felt pressure to say and become something they weren’t really comfortable with, and with pressure to also deliver a finished product quickly, most of them would blindly agree despite their inner instinct telling them something wasn’t right. They needed someone in their corner telling them it was ok to disagree and to speak their mind. Not to mention, sometimes the so-called “flaws” in their songs were actually what made their project more unique and interesting.

This became such a consistent struggle that I set out to create a community of female songwriters and producers whose focus was more on artistry and integrity rather than the superficial smoke-and-mirrors. I wanted to provide a creatively safe space where the female artists I was working with could develop and work on their craft.

After a while, I started getting sessions based on this reputation. Artists, mostly women, were expressing that they wanted a place where they wouldn’t be talked over and felt comfortable sharing personal information. They didn’t want to worry about if what they making was “pretty” or not, whether it was a known artist with sensitive information or a young one just trying to figure it out. I wanted to be a vehicle to empower and encourage all women to take risks, be authentic, and to explore creatively.

Meanwhile, when it came to my own work I, too, wanted to get back to creating in a real way, looking at things through my own lens instead of the lens of what would be considered “most marketable.” I also wanted to pull together a community of creative women in a special manner.

I had the privilege of collaborating with AG, one of my favorite female producers, on our own interpretation of REM’s “Losing My Religion.” We were both REM fans and had talked about doing a dark, haunting version of it for a music video. It’s vulnerable portrayal of darkness and light really resonated with us, and she’s brilliant at creating a safe space for an artist to really explore and be authentic. (For example, she recently slayed Ciara’s cinematic rendition of “Paint it Black” that was featured in Billboard & Rolling Stone.)

Honestly, it had been a while since I was in a music video and I was nervous at the start of this project. I am easily affected by directors and it’s easy for me to shut down when I feel self-conscious. I didn’t want that to happen for this video. I really wanted to be comfortable and focused and I still have flashbacks from being told that I don’t look pretty when I cry on camera — that messed with my head a bit. For many women (myself included) focusing on “looking pretty” rather than just being in the moment, creating, can easily make performances stale and generic.

Most women understand the need for a safe space and how uncomfortable or degrading it feels to be seen as an object rather than a human being. This empathy is a woman’s strength and why I was really excited to work with women in entertainment who supported this project and understood my concerns. Together we worked to ensure that I, as well as the other actors, felt emotionally safe and protected to create something artistically raw and authentic.

That aside, I really wanted to bring more attention (and business) to talented women in the filming industry. My friend and talented photographer/director Jen Rosenstein, who has impeccable taste and a great eye, connected with our idea instantly and built on it with keen ideas of her own. Jen and I were strategic in choosing a very talented, all-female crew. It really brought out such raw and honest performances from all the actors and we’re all very excited about the final product. We wanted this whole video to be vulnerable and authentic to match the song’s message.

I’ve also decided to donate a portion of the streaming proceeds from this single to the National Center of Victims of Crime. The song and video’s portrayal of darkness and light is relatable to everyone, especially give all that’s going on in the world right now. I wanted to help out in any way I could and I’m always looking for ways to point to a light at the end of the tunnel.

I’m grateful for the amazing circle of women I’m surrounded by in this industry and excited for what’s on the horizon ahead. If you’re a female creative just starting out, be encouraged. Give yourself a little grace because it takes time to figure out your message as an artist. Don’t let bad experiences make you bitter; use your mistakes as stepping stones.

Last but not least, be willing to be vulnerable enough to collaborate with other women and support your sisters. We all need (and thrive) off of each other’s talents." - Darling Magazine

Lady Gaga. Pharell Williams. Bruno Mars. Laura Pergolizzi – a.k.a. LP. Phoebe Ryan. The list of songwriters turned pop stars is lengthy. Could BeLL be the next one to the join the list?

The twentysomething, Texas native’s résumé is already extensive. She’s worked under the likes of Giorgio Moroder (Daft Punk) & David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, 5 Seconds of Summer) and has written songs for Natalie Imbruglia and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue. Her music has also been featured on commercials and television shows, Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars. Momentum has been building for BeLL, but it was two months ago when her star started shine extremely brightly.

In September, she shared a haunting, sultry cover of R.E.M.’s “Losing My Religion”, which shot up to the top of the Hype Machine charts. Today, she will seek to reflect her success with her new, original single, “Bang Bang (Remember My Name)”, which she is releasing in its entirety today in this premiere.

Television fanatics, particularly those of ABC dramas, may recognize the song, as it has been used in the second trailer of the channel’s forthcoming, new series, Famous In Love, which stars Bella Thorne (release date April 2017). This glimpse of “Bang Bang (Remember My Name)” tells you everything you need to know about it – cinematic, dramatic, and heart-stopping. This is dark-pop at its finest – a song that will stop you dead in your tracks as the music soars and BeLL’s thunderous lyrics pierce deep in your soul.

Not surprisingly, the young singer-songwriter had to reach deep inside her to write this song. As she shares:

The song was written from a dark, raw place. It stems from a false sense of power you desperately grab at when someone you love no longer loves you back. You know they’re already gone, but you’re so blinded by your own pain that getting the last word in feels like the only way to get your power back in the moment.

The lyric video and the audio versions are provided below. Take a listen and bookmark BeLL’s name in your music library because you will surely being here more from her. - The Revue

Hot on the heels of her haunting rendition of REM's "Losing My Religion", which reached #1 on Hype Machine and garnered her the praise and support from both industry tastemakers and bloggers alike, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter BeLL takes another massive step forward with her sizzling new single called "Bang Bang (Remember My Name)", a song that she co-wrote with Tyler Shamy and Wolves and has already made its way into the new trailer for ABC Family's Famous In Love.

Speaking on the track, BeLL says:

"The song was written from a dark, raw place. It stems from a false sense of power you desperately grab at when someone you love no longer loves you back. You know they’re already gone, but you’re so blinded by your own pain that getting the last word in feels like the only way to get your power back in the moment."

Previously, BeLL polished her craft and earned her stripes writing for other artists, including Natalie Imbruglia and The Script's Danny O'Donoghue. She's also collaborated with renowned producer/songwriters Giorgio Moroder and David Hodges (Evanescence, Kelly Clarkson, 5 Seconds of Summer) and had songs placed in a Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial and popular TV shows such as The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars.

Always conscious of giving back (proceeds from "Losing My Religion" were donated to the National Center for Victims of Crime), BeLL spends much of her spare time volunteering as a keys instructor at LA's Rock n' Roll Camp for Girls and at Awaken Arts, teaching songwriting to at-risk youth girls. - Wonky Sensitive

"An epic dark pop rendering built on thunderous drums, ominous synths, and a searing voice which aptly sustains the original’s oh-so-raw passion." - Free Bike Valet

"L.A. singer/songwriter BeLL put together a truly chill-inducing cover of the R.E.M. classic." - Glamglare

"BeLL transforms the acoustic, campfire melancholy of the original into a forcefully, powerful track... Erupting into a deeply-visceral display of emotion, BeLL’s sweeping sound not only pays homage to the original but puts a new perspective of the rock classic." - At Cost Magazine

Following up her haunting cover of REM’s “Losing My Religion” – which reached #1 on Hype Machine and earned her plenty of industry and blog buzz – BeLL takes another massive step forward with the sizzling original “Bang Bang (Remember My Name).” The powerful song has already made it’s way into the new trailer for ABC Family’s “Famous In Love” and is destined to build BeLL’s rapidly growing fanbase.

About the song, BeLL recounts: “The song was written from a dark, raw place. It stems from a false sense of power you desperately grab at when someone you love no longer loves you back. You know they’re already gone, but you’re so blinded by your own pain that getting the last word in feels like the only way to get your power back in the moment.

Previously, BeLL polished her craft and earned her stripes writing for other artists, including Natalie Imbruglia and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue. She collaborated with renowned producer/songwriters Giorgio Moroder (Daft Punk) and David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, 5 Seconds of Summer and had songs placed in a Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial and popular TV shows The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars.

Always conscious of giving back (proceeds from “Losing My Religion” were donated to the National Center for Victims of Crime), BeLL spends her spare time volunteering as a keys instructor at LA’s Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls and at Awaken Arts, teaching songwriting to at-risk youth girls. - The Maroon Cafe

BeLL digs deep into her personal side in her new single, "Bang Bang (Remember My Name). Her new single made it’s way into the new trailer for ABC Family’s “Famous In Love." Check out what BeLL had to say about her new single below.

“The song was written from a dark, raw place. It stems from a false sense of power you desperately grab at when someone you love no longer loves you back. You know they’re already gone, but you’re so blinded by your own pain that getting the last word in feels like the only way to get your power back in the moment." - Solo Vibes Music

"Way back in September I came across Texan born BeLL who’s a talented singer/ songwriter who now resides in Los Angeles. Her haunting rendition of R.E.M’s Losing My Religion was so unique it made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on edge. If you are not aware of BeLL I advise you to check her out pronto. Losing My Religion reached #1 on Hype Machine and earned her plenty of industry and blog buzz. She’s also written for the likes of Natalie Imbruglia and The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue. Also BeLL has collaborated with renowned producer/songwriters Giorgio Moroder (Daft Punk) and David Hodges (Kelly Clarkson, 5 Seconds of Summer) and had songs placed in a Volkswagen Super Bowl commercial and popular TV shows The Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars.

Now she is back with an outstanding original which comes in the form of Bang Bang (Remember My Name). BeLL co-wrote this powerful song with Tyler Shamy and Wolves. Also it has already made it’s way into the new trailer for ABC Family’s “Famous In Love” and is destined to build BeLL’s rapidly growing fanbase.

Here is what BeLL has to say about this majesical track “The song was written from a dark, raw place. It stems from a false sense of power you desperately grab at when someone you love no longer loves you back. You know they’re already gone, but you’re so blinded by your own pain that getting the last word in feels like the only way to get your power back in the moment”.

I have nothing but praise for this delectable song, BeLL’s vocals are sheer perfection plus it also shows off her sublime songwriting skills. Now Bang Bang (Remember My Name) had me hooked from the word go. One word to describe this cut would be epic. BeLL’s vocal tones were extremely sultry and also I could pick up on shades of jazz within this classy cut. Those sumptuous lyrics were extremely catchy, that chorus packed a punch and all in all Bang Bang (Remember My Name) completely mesmerised me. BeLL’s vocal tones on this number reminded me of Lana Del Rey. Anyhow based on this BeLL is one name I wont forget and I anticipate hearing more sizzling originals in the future." - Music is My Radar

BeLL's “Bang Bang (Remember My Name)” is an excellent pop song. There’s a bit of the Adele style of “big vocal” here, but also a thoughtful and engaging lyrical style. This is the stuff hits are made of. BeLL’s vocals are powerful and consistently on point. The song’s message is a bit cryptic, I think about breakup sex, but still the overall feel of the song makes you think it could work with a remix in a club or just as is on a pop playlist. - Ear to the Ground

"BELLSAINT, an up-and-coming alt-pop artist, flexes her breathy, beautiful vocals on this catchy, soulful track." - Refinery29

"...BELLSAINT is an artist in her own right. Her unique sound and powerful lyrics make her a crucial contribution to the sound of her generation." - Galore Magazine

BELLSAINT's single "Karma" is listed as #6 on The Best Songs of 2018 (So Far). BELLSAINT created "Karma" after dealing with a bully in the industry. "Reputation is / Not an easy fix / You won’t make it out alive / Seems like we’re heading for a showdown / There’s no room for both of us in this town," she warns in her soft warble. It's a low-key anthem that dovetails with the #MeToo movement. - Elle