Katie Belle - 'CIGARETTE'

Atlanta’s Katie Belle continues her ascent with 'CIGARETTE', a track that radiates both cool control and quiet combustion. If previous cut 'Movin On' was the ignition, this is the slow burn, proof that Belle is mastering the alt-pop sheen.

Belle’s effortless but loaded vocal delivery is key to the track’s appeal, letting the song smoulder around her and trusting the mood to do the heavy lifting. There’s a sense of restrained sensuality here, the kind that hints at deeper undercurrents without spelling everything out. That subtlety, paired with the track’s sleek arrangement, is what elevates it.

The production leans into Belle’s strengths, surrounding her voice with atmospheric textures and a forward-driving rhythm. But there’s just enough grit in the mix to keep things grounded, a reminder that beneath the gloss lies grit and ambition. Think BANKS with a Southern inflection, or early Tove Lo stripped of excess.

With 'CIGARETTE', Katie Belle delivers a track that’s equal parts allure and intent as she shapes the spotlight in order to pair it with her own vision. Keep watching. This fire is far from out.