Katie Belle’s “Bad Dreams” Is a Late-Night Escape Wrapped in a Shimmering Indie Pop Glow

You know that feeling at 3AM when your mind won’t shut off and you’re just lying there, tangled in your sheets, chasing sleep that won’t come? Katie Belle gets it. Her new single, “Bad Dreams,” isn’t just a song—it’s a lifeline for the restless, a glittering sigh in the dark.

Born out of her own lifelong battle with insomnia, Katie doesn’t just write about sleepless nights—she translates them. Into beats. Into melodies. Into something that makes your foot tap even when your heart’s heavy. “Bad Dreams” takes that familiar haze of 3AM anxiety and spins it into a dreamy alt-pop escape, complete with pulsating synths, lush production, and those unmistakably raw, raspy vocals that Katie delivers like no one else.

There’s something cathartic about the way she crafts her sound—like she’s dancing through the chaos rather than drowning in it. It’s not all doom and gloom. Far from it. “Bad Dreams” might be born from struggle, but it’s all about release. Letting go. Even if only for 3 minutes and 36 seconds. And sometimes, that’s all we need.

Katie hails from Atlanta, but there’s a whole lot of LA in her sound—sleek, moody, cinematic. It makes sense. She’s been back and forth between coasts for years now, chasing the kind of magic you only find in late-night sessions and long drives through city lights. She’s no stranger to the studio. With over a decade of songwriting behind her, Katie’s been building this world slowly, and with purpose.

“Bad Dreams” is one of the singles from her upcoming debut EP People Pleaser, set to drop this fall. And if this track is any clue, that project is going to hit hard. It’s more than just music—it’s a journal cracked wide open. An autobiography stitched together with synths, soul, and the kind of honesty most of us spend years trying to avoid.

Katie Belle isn’t just making songs. She’s creating moments. And “Bad Dreams” is one of those rare tracks that manages to make you feel seen and make you want to dance it all out. So next time the night feels a little too long, put this on. Lose yourself in it. That’s what it’s there for.