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Rosalyn Sanchez

Review: "West Coast" - Katie Belle


Katie Belle West Coast Cover Art

At times in life, we are met with circumstances where we must make painstaking decisions. Decisions that will decide the next few years of our lives. There are even some sacrifices we must make in order to achieve our dreams and put them into motion. No matter how daunting or simple these decisions can be, they can lead us to our next chapter in life. More often than not, the decisions we make are substantial and quite significant to our story, along with the sacrifices we make along the way, which can prove just how imperative these life decisions are to us. The sacrifices we are willing to make to achieve what we want. “West Coast” by Katie Belle is a song that describes a similar situation. A situation where Katie passionately sings about her wishes of moving to the West Coast to live out her desires of being a star, whilst leaving behind the tender love provided to her by her mother and friends. In the song, Katie morosely expresses that though it will paint her “blue”, she’s still determined. Undeterred despite the miles that would distance her from her home. As Katie sings “It’s calling my name”, set on this new journey of life that she will expedite.



The song delicately opens with the sound of stunning piano keys that set listeners in such a pensive state. That is until Katie’s voice settles, in such a delicate manner, her voice perfuming the air with the colors of deep sorrow and a vehement yearning. Her voice harbors true emotion, intensifying the sound by adding percussions that resonate innately with Katie's euphonious voice– highlighting the message of the song. Despite the sound being rather plangent, there is an underlying hint of optimism in Katie’s song that I can’t deny. Though this peregrination may be perilous and a big leap into a new life, Katie has determination. A determination that is motivated by her dreams and wishes of becoming a flourishing artist. Which makes the song all the more empathetic, resonating with listeners who can sympathize. Those who have possibly made a decision in their lives where they had to surrender their comfort of familiarity for a dream they must journey through.


Katie Belle is a singer and songwriter based in Los Angeles California, resonating with genres of music like pop and electro. Katie’s passion for singing seemed to start at a very young age, only burgeoning as the years progressed. As any other person with a passion for music, Katie can be seen on her social media platforms singing covers of mostly pop songs and sharing them with her followers and supporters. As Katie’s music career continued to progress, she would even perform at small venues, conveying her love for music, having a desire to share her voice with others and show off her innate talents as a young performer! With her song “West Coast” now out streaming on all music platforms, Katie has since released two other singles, one titled “Daughter” and her most recent single titled “Disco Romeo”! As Katie continues to voyage through her journey as a musician, I will look forward to hearing more of her dynamic sound! Support Katie by following her socials and listening to her music!


Written By Rosalyn Sanchez



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