If you’ve been craving some sonic medicine that feeds both your soul and your Spotify playlist, meet The della kit. She’s a BC-based artist who’s been quietly changing the way we experience alternative R&B. She is not your typical “lo-fi beats and candles” vibe. Think neo-soul, stargazing, meditation, and a dash of rebellion, and it is all wrapped in a honey-coated voice that could be as gentle as sunlight breaking through a winter storm.

Born and raised in Vancouver’s creative swirl, The della kit (aka Danielle Hayley Bellas) has built her own little galaxy within the BC music scene. She’s not just a vocalist; she’s a producer, DJ, and self-titled “sound alchemist.” Translation: she doesn’t just make songs—she brews emotion and energy into frequencies where you don’t just hear it—you feel it.

Her debut album, moonbeams + frequencies, hit over a million streams and earned applause from CBC, Range Magazine, and soul legends like Bilal and Grammy-winner Chris Sholar. The record sounds like what would happen if Erykah Badu, Little Dragon, and Hiatus Kaiyote all jammed together on the Sunshine Coast with a pile of synths and herbal tea. It is a cosmic, warm, and real. Just like your best friend giving you life advice mid-dance floor.

Now signed to Birthday Cake Records, her newest project Imma Give A Damn About Me is one of  her boldest yet. The title alone says it all—it is all about reclaiming power, celebrating femininity, and showing up authentically in every frequency you emit. Each track bounces between soulful R&B grooves and meditative soundscapes, filled with buttery Rhodes keys and J Dilla-style drums that pull you into stillness and sway.

The della kit’s live shows are something else. JUNO-winner KALLITECHNIS described her performance as a “transcendence through music and spirit,” and that feels about right. Whether she’s looping harmonies on stage or DJing at a late-night set, she makes space for community, breath, and healing. She’s shared stages with Mos Def, ?uestlove, and Madison McFerrin, yet still feels grounded— just like she could walk off stage and join you for a coffee after.

The BC music scene is having a renaissance, and The della kit is at its heart—genre-fluid, soulful, and unbothered by boundaries. Next time you are  up late hunting for something vibey and meaningful, queue up Imma Give A Damn About Me. You might just catch a little moonbeam of your own.