Bella Rios is an unstoppable force. Hailing from the vibrant city of Chicago and now based in the musical crucible of Nashville, her journey began at the tender age of five when she first began learning classical piano. Along the way, she soaked up her parents’ collection of musical greats like Queen, Fleetwood Mac, and Aerosmith, as well as contemporary icons of the era, like Adele, P!nk, and Lady Gaga. This mix of pop-rock influences is imbued in the 20-year-old singer and songwriter’s fearless music today. On her unbelievably catchy single “Ever After,” out March 22, Bella cheekily laments the end of a short-lived relationship. The sassy breakup anthem switches between candid verses that tell the story of romantic anticipation followed by disappointment, and a heart-thumping chorus in which she belts out her disapproval of the boy in question. Her catharsis is apparent in the song, which calls to mind artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Reneé Rapp in its clever phrasing and fierce delivery. Bella’s lyrics, which deal with topics like the euphoria of love, crushing lows of heartbreak, and the vertigo-inducing peaks and valleys of mental health, are relatably clear-headed and exceedingly fun to sing along with.