Following a whirlwind year that saw her transform from a bedroom-bound songwriter into a global phenomenon, Bella Kay is back to solidify her place in the alternative landscape. Today marks the arrival of her latest three-track collection, 'a couple minutes out', a project that captures the Orlando-based artist at her most sharp-witted and vulnerable.
The release is anchored by the viral powerhouse 'iloveitiloveitiloveit', a track that has effectively set the pace for pop in 2026. Since its debut, the single has surged through the ranks, currently sitting at #11 on Billboard’s Hot Alternative Songs and #22 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart. With over 15 million global streams, the track has also become a staple on Spotify Viral Charts across 14 countries. In Australia, the momentum is particularly palpable, where it has reached #8 on the Spotify Viral Charts and continues its steady climb on the daily Top 200.
The new project also introduces two fresh cuts, 'wonder wander' and 'steady', which delve into the themes of identity and emotional endurance that have become Kay's signature. This release serves as the perfect successor to her debut EP, 'sick to my stomach', which featured the monumental hit 'The Sick'. That track alone has garnered over 100 million streams, proving that Kay's "raw, timeless voice" and gritty production style have a unique ability to resonate with millions.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see these tracks come to life. Bella is set to join Ricky Montgomery for a select run of dates on his “Montgomery Ricky 10 Year Anniversary Tour”, stopping at iconic venues like Brooklyn Steel and Los Angeles’ Wiltern this spring. Before that, she will perform headline sets at Houston’s White Oak Music Hall and Atlanta’s The Masquerade.
Perhaps the most significant milestone on her upcoming calendar is her festival debut. Kay is slated to take the stage at Toronto’s All Things Go festival at the RBC Amphitheatre on 6 June, a moment that feels like a natural graduation for an artist who has spent the last year redefining the boundaries of alternative pop.
