Greek indie-pop artist Σtella has a new single out, and it is called “Belinda.” The track arrives on Sub Pop, co-produced by Rodaidh McDonald, the tasteful and well-traveled producer. Rafael Cohen of !!!, who worked on Σtella’s 2025 album Adagio, also contributes here. It is a beautiful piece of work, carefully crafted but heartfelt, with lots of smart production choices to accentuate the music’s power.
The Song Itself
“Belinda” opens with a simple piano foundation. Σtella sings about the title character directly: “Belinda, how you changed my life forever,” she says. Then comes the heart of the lyric: “You changed me/ I changed you.” The song moves along, and that basic piano foundation grows more elaborate as it goes. The build is careful, layering in detail without losing the sense of weightlessness underneath.
The production choices matter here. They are not flashy for the sake of it; they accentuate the music’s power. The song stays light even as it grows larger, a trick that does not always work.
The Spiritualized Comparison
The build reminded reviewers of Spiritualized’s “Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” for the way it builds up grandiosity without losing its sense of weightlessness. That comparison comes from the review itself, which draws the parallel between the two tracks. It is a song that knows how to get bigger without tipping over into excess.
Add it to the canon of amazing Belinda songs, but first, listen below.
The Production Team
Rodaidh McDonald brings a particular kind of taste to this record. His work travels widely, and he has a reputation for tasteful production across genres. He is the co-producer here, working alongside Σtella herself.
Rafael Cohen of !!! rounds out the team. He contributed to Σtella’s 2025 album Adagio, and he is back again on this single. The combination of McDonald and Cohen gives the track a broad range of influences, from McDonald’s well-traveled sound to Cohen’s work with !!!.
The Tour Dates
Σtella is touring behind the release. The dates run through November, with stops in Athens, Cork, and Mexico City.
10/09 – Athens, GR @ Onassis Ready (Borderline Festival)
10/24 – Cork, IE @ St. Luke’s Church (Cork Jazz Festival)
11/21 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital
The tour takes her from Greece to Ireland to Mexico. Each stop is tied to a festival or venue, giving fans a reason to catch her live rather than waiting for the next record.
The Sound Of The Record
The song is out now on Sub Pop. It is available to stream immediately, and it stands as a strong addition to Σtella’s catalog.
The piano foundation is the spine of the track. It remains present throughout, even as layers of production build around it. That restraint is what makes the build work. The song could have collapsed under its own ambition, but it does not.
The comparison to Spiritualized holds up. “Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space” is a song about floating in space, and it finds a kindred spirit in “Belinda.” Both songs know how to get bigger without tipping over into excess.
This is a record worth hearing.
KEY FACTS BOX
– Artist: Σtella
– Single: “Belinda”
– Label: Sub Pop
– Co-producer: Rodaidh McDonald
– Contributor: Rafael Cohen of !!!
– Album: Adagio (2025)
– Festival: Borderline Festival, Cork Jazz Festival
– Venue: Onassis Ready, St. Luke’s Church, Corona Capital
– Release date: Now
The tour runs through November, with dates in Athens, Cork, and Mexico City. Fans who want to hear the song live have several chances to do so.
See the video the story is built around at Stereogum.
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