Bella Cole Shifts Into High Gear with Irresistible New Single “Drive”
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.
Hi, Bella! Good to meet you! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Great to meet you too! I am a singer songwriter from Toronto, I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember but now at 25, I’m really starting to dive into it as a career. After studying Audio Engineering in college, I realized that music is really all that I want to do and I’m so excited for this new chapter! I would describe myself as a pop artist with a lot of funk and soul influences that I really try to incorporate into my music, while still keeping it modern.
“Drive” feels like a rush of romance, freedom, and danger. When you were writing it, what was the first image or feeling that came to you?
My first thought when I got the idea for Drive was the feeling you get when you’re first falling in love. It’s exciting but also terrifying at the same time and that’s how the euphemism of “drive” came into play. It can feel like you’re speeding down a highway with no sign of stopping and you’re just kind of holding on and hoping for the best. After that initial thought, I narrowed it down to what the song is now; falling for the person who maybe isn’t the safest option but you know for damn sure it’s gonna be fun while it lasts.
The video for “Drive” is all-female-driven and full of joy. Why was it important for you to show that kind of energy and representation?
Though the song is about romance, I wanted the video to be somewhat empowering and not male-centred. When you’re experiencing something like this who’s there for you? Your girls. I wanted to show friends having fun and even being a little silly for themselves and not anyone else. The experience of filming with such amazing and talented women was also so wonderful and is something I cannot wait to do again.
You’ve been compared to Amy Winehouse and Billie Eilish — how do you feel about those comparisons, and how do you think your voice is uniquely your own?
I am genuinely so flattered when I’ve heard these comparisons. These artists are so incredibly talented and have influenced me and my music so much so to hear that this shows through in my music is extremely gratifying. I try to keep influences as just that – an influence. I never want to sound like I’m trying to be someone else, so I try my best to give things my own personal twist and always stay true to myself. I try to make music that is new and fresh while still incorporating what and who has inspired me throughout my life.
With more music on the horizon, how does “Drive” set the tone for where you’re headed next creatively?
I think Drive is such a fun song and it really pushed my boundaries, I had never made a song like this or really filmed a music video like that before so I think it just showed me what I am actually capable of. I’m excited to continue to push those boundaries and see where I can go with it in the future.
As for new music to come, there are all different types of stories I want to tell and I just can’t wait to share them with the world. I want to keep pushing the boundaries of what “pop” is and keep incorporating that funky and soulful vibe i grew up listening to into my music.