Dezelle

Dezelle is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California who writes music in a variety of genres, including pop, electronic, R&B, americana, and indie folk. She writes and composes for her own projects as well as for other musicians, film, and TV. She has played The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, The Bitter End in New York, the Ain't Nothin' But Blues Bar in London, House of Blues, 6th street in Austin, Folk Music Festival in Arizona,  the Uncancelled Music Festival and other venues and festivals. 

At the center of Dezelle's music is honest story-telling, and she has received critical acclaim for her lyrics, which were also recognized through her inclusion in the "Lyrics as Poetry" project, a journal featuring lyrics of singer-songwriters that can be found in bookstores and museums across the world. Dezelle's lyrics are featured in the book alongside singer-songwriters such as Gregory Alan Isakov, Alexi Murdoch, and Rachel Yamagata. Dezelle's music has been placed in numerous films, TV shows, and trailers. She has written for Hallmark, Bravo, Mar Vista Entertainment, Parkside Pictures, Dailey advertising agency (Nestle and Fender), Lifetime, UpTV, as well other brands and studios.

Dezelle released 5 EPs to date under the name Karen Dezelle and her upcoming album entitled "visions," due for release in 2021, will be the first under the Dezelle artist moniker. Dezelle's upcoming projects will include collaborations with artists across genres including the film and TV composer Tomas Altamirano, singer-songwriter Gavyn Bailey, hip hop artists Dre Drinkard and Abeo, and electronic artists Oscar Del Amor and Feverkin, all of whom are co-writers on various songs. The project will feature artists such as Andrew Leib (guitar), Jake Moses (cowriter, guitar), Jesse MacLeod (guitar and production), Ryan Chollet (guitar), and Lucy Clearwater (vocals).  The songs will involve cross-genre experimentation and explore themes of recovery, empowerment, spirituality, sobriety, social issues, grief, renewal, relationships, and self-love. 

"I can only hope that her songwriting continues on a similar path and she does not lose her muse. Light pop/folk for today has been the basis for long and successful careers. I would put money that hers might just be one of those." - No Depression

"The Video : "Love You Anyway,"  which was filmed along the sprawling California coastline. Fun Fact: She's been everywhere, man - growing up, her family moved nine times in seven years, from Texas to Trinidad to London." - American Songwriter 

"The EP ventures into highly authentic and honest territory, expanding on her songwriting by diving deeper into charged narratives and sweet lyrical content. It’s a window into her very own heart and soul. From tracks about losing love to the bubbly feeling of falling into it, she touches on the very core of human nature and emotion. She infuses her catchy rhythms with a unique style." - Music Artiste - New Indie Music Reviews 

"Dezelle's New EP ... is a Heart-Rending Musical Experience... Her lyrics are moving and passionate. Dezelle describes it, "The EP is about choosing hope over doubt, love over fear...It's about finding peace in imperfection and beauty in brokenness." - The Celebrity Cafe

"Each track on Karen Dezelle’s EP “ Lost and Found” is a journey through her thoughts and feelings, constructed expertly over a wide expanse of gorgeous instruments. She brings a timeless quality to her music, making for a classic singer songwriter sound that will speak to anyone that craves authenticity." - New Music Ten

"Karen Dezelle is no stranger to soul-deep confession. For the past few years, the LA-based singer-songwriter has been diving deep to extract the rawest, most revealing parts of her heart to share with her listeners. It's an intense emotionally exhausting task, but Karen's always done it with grace. It's a gift what she does with her words." - The Music Mermaid