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 is a regular host and performer at The Hotel Cafe in Hollywood and has played the Troubadour, Ain’t Nothing But Blues Bar (London), The Bitter End (New York), House of Blues, Viper Room, the Mint, Venice West (Los Angeles), multiple venues on 6th street (Austin), Folk Music Festival in Arizona, the Uncancelled Music Festival and other venues.
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 Disney, Netflix, 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 several singles for the Dezelle artist moniker which launched in 2021.
"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
”Caroline Dezelle is a captivating singer-songwriter whose music fuses indie folk, pop and Americana for a compelling listen. The Los Angeles creative has just shared her latest single "the real things". The artist collaborated with producer Danny Reisch (Local Natives, Sharon Van Etten, Dirty Projectors) and musician Misha Hercules for this powerful anthem of hope.” - Earmilk
“Her soft, confessional vocal style, paired with minimalist arrangements, makes her one of indie folk’s most promising new voices.” - We Found New Music
”Meandering between an array of genres, from pop to electronic, and indie to americana – Dezelle emerges as a shining talent. Lending her artistry to other musicians, film, and TV, Dezelle has long been cultivating her craft.” - Wonderland