Bella Deer – Sounds of Oz

The famous shipwrecks near Loch Ard Gorge on Purroitchihoorrong/Port Campbell Headland inspired Bella Deer’s epic new single “Shipwreck Coast.” This dramatic number reminded me of something we might hear from Florence and the Machine. What a powerhouse vocal performance Bella gives here.

“I was driving one night and felt drawn to the coast,” she recalled. “When I feel overwhelmed, I find myself there. Coastlines in Victoria hold a strange power, although they’re wild and fierce they’re also healing and a perfect place for contemplation.”

Bella has a couple of summer shows for fans to look forward to. Catch her at any of the following events:

23 & 24 November 2024 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Nherrin-boorwoork/Queenscliffe
14 December 2024 – Bendigo Records, Bendigo (ALL AGES, entry by gold coin donation)
26 January 2024 – Barrels Bar, Purroitchihoorrong/Port Campbell (ALL AGES FREE)

Photo credit: James Anderson

Bella Deer is one of those rare artists who sounds like a seasoned pro straight out of the gate. “Bloom” is her debut single, but you wouldn’t know it by listening to it. Her vocals are powerful and confident, and the song’s lyrics are outstanding. I’m going to be humming that melody for the rest of the day too.

Bella isn’t quite a novice though. She’s shared stages with Husky Gawenda, Thando, and Emma Donovan and The Putbacks. However, this is her first time stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. Listening to “Bloom”, I’d say it’s about time.

“This song is about struggling with self-confidence and mustering the courage to simply be yourself and accepting who you are and what you stand for,” Bella explained. “When you start to do this, you find that you’re accepted despite those fears. It also explores the frustrations with the lack of meaningful human connections in our society in a tech-obsessed world.”

Bella will play Door Gallery Café in Wathaurong/Fyansford on November 19.

Image used with permission from beehive; credit: Lucinda Goodwin

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Bella Deer Wows Me With “Shipwreck Coast”

Bella Deer Blossoms With Debut Solo Single “Bloom”