BellaOnBass
Isabella Squillace, also known as BellaOnBass, is an American musical artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. BellaOnBass performed for years professionally with her bandmates prior to her solo releases. BellaOnBass is also a live band, consisting of musician Pino Squillace (of the now-defunct Muzik Mafia), musical artists Caleb Hutson and Steve Cirkvencic as guitarists, and Isabella as bassist. The band has performed at several locations domestically and internationally in Italy in 2019 and 2023. As a very active band, many of their live shows were in support of various causes such as community building, celebration, and advocacy in Nashville. Collectively, BellaOnBass performed their unreleased project titled “Moonshine Baby” on August 10, 2023, at the Bowery Vault in Nashville, Tennessee. Her debut single, “Don’t Be Greedy,” was released on February 8th, 2024, under her self-published label, Squillace Productions. The song was co-produced by prominent names such as musical composer Tim Lauer, Pino Squillace, and Bella herself. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Portishead, Lana Del Rey, and Madison Cunningham.
On November 30th, 2023, BellaOnBass’s lead singer and songwriter, Mikki Brayboy, announced an initiative to showcase alternative and indie rock. ALT Fest has become one of Nashville’s most recognizable platforms, fostering an exponential number of independent artists. December 7th, 2023, was the date of the first festival, with performers BellaOnBass, Mikki Brayboy, and musical artists Slow Animals, Cavehole, and K/NG KA/. The event was covered by ABC affiliate Nashville news outlet WKRN News 2 and the media outlet SOXO Radio. On February 10, 2024, the second festival was announced online. The new artists to be featured on the roster were singer Gasp Jesse and musical artist Audrey Claire. The third installment took place at East Nashville’s The 5 Spot on April 19, 2024. Three new acts performed, including LB Beistad, singer Tommy Exley, and the musical band Gears.