Press release –
Buckle up: Bella Cole is back with a track that’s pure adrenaline, heart, and vintage cool. Her brand-new single “Drive”, out now on all streaming platforms, is a sonic joyride through whirlwind romance, fearless friendship, and the thrill of letting go — all wrapped in a pop-soul package that feels like a Mustang in flight.
Bella Cole is quickly becoming one of Toronto’s most magnetic new voices. Blending old-school soul and funk with modern pop finesse, her sound has drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish — think groove, grit, and a whole lot of storytelling. A graduate of Toronto’s Trebas Institute in Audio Engineering, Bella’s background in theatre and music gives her a rare command of both stage and studio. She’s already lit up iconic stages like El Mocambo, and now she’s ready to light up your playlists.
“Drive” arrives just in time for late summer soundtracks. Co-written by Bella and her Producer Paul Koffman, featuring her signature blend of throwback tones and pop sparkle, the track captures that wild rush of falling for someone you know is trouble — but you can’t help yourself. “It’s about a whirlwind type of romance,” says Bella. “It burns bright and ends fast, but you just can’t help being pulled in because it’s all so exciting!”
The single’s release is backed by a vibrant, all-female-driven video that amplifies the song’s themes of empowerment and joy. “The goal was to show how strong and kick-ass girls are when they’re just hanging out, being friends and having fun,” she adds. “We had the best time bouncing off each other’s energy. And yeah — it didn’t hurt to drive around in a ’65 Mustang all day!”
“Drive” showcases Bella’s skill for narrative songwriting and reinforces the range of sound and soul that fans experienced on Bella’s spring ’25 release, “Hold On“ — a hallmark she’s carried since childhood. “When I’m writing music, I love to let my creativity flow like a story. I’ll think of a scenario and build it out with detail, like characters in a movie,” she says. This sense of cinematic storytelling fuels the track from verse to chorus.
“You just make me feel so alive / And you’re making me lose my mind and go crazy / Let me be the car and I will let you drive tonight!” — The chorus bursts like fireworks, capturing the dizzy euphoria of emotional surrender.
“I know you’re the bad choice again / But I like it when I feel like I’m losing control” — It’s the confession at the heart of every good love story: danger, desire, and diving in anyway.
“Could I be the one you’re looking for?” — In one line, Bella wraps vulnerability and strength into a moment of aching hope.
“Drive” is now available on all streaming platforms. For fans of groovy summer pop, soul throwbacks, and fearless female energy, this is one track you’ll want in heavy rotation. Bella Cole is currently working on new material, with more releases on the horizon.
BELLA COLE started out on stage, majoring in theatre at a performing arts high school where she fell in love with the power of performance and connection. That love evolved into a deeper curiosity about sound itself, which led her to study Audio Engineering at Trebas in Toronto. Now, she brings both worlds together by blending storytelling and sound in everything she creates. Whether she’s in the studio or performing live at venues like the El Mocambo, she’s always chasing that moment where the audience truly feels something real.
Bella is a rising talent emerging from Toronto’s vibrant music scene.
Blending elements of classic soul funk and pop, Bella’s sound is a captivating throwback that feels right at home in today’s playlists. Inspired by icons like Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish, her music carries the emotional depth of old school sounds with a modern twist. Her journey into music began with a deep appreciation for storytelling, rhythm, and groove. Whether she’s singing over smooth horn lines or a bouncy retro beat, Bella commands attention with a voice that is both timeless and fresh, blazing her way onto the world stage and an imminent force on the global music scene.
