Producer Helen Austin in the recording studio with eight-year-old Stella in 2014.  

Stella Swanson is a thirteen-year-old singer/songwriter from Comox, B.C. who launched her debut album, ‘I’m Not a Bunny,’ at the ripe old age of eight! Her pet rabbit, Romeo, was the inspiration behind the title track, which earned finalist placement in the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition. The album has garnered nominations from the Western Canadian Music Awards and the Canadian Folk Music Awards.

Stella and The Rosie Joyfuls, (composed of younger sister, Sophie, and mother, Karen), released their second album, ‘Pants on Backwards,’ on December 11, 2016, and once again received nominations from the WCMAs, the CFMAs and achieved finalist status twice in the JLSC for the songs, ‘It’s a Good Life,’ and ‘Pants on Backwards.’ Although categorized as ‘Children’s Music,’ their catchy songs appeal to people of all ages and reflect the Swansons’ eclectic musical taste. As the father of one young fan wrote, “It’s not just good Kids Music, it’s good Music, in my books!!!”

Highlights of Stella’s musical career have included: performing at The CFMAs in Edmonton, attending awards shows, sharing the stage with Fred Penner at the Bella Coola Music Festival, performing on the Legislature Lawns in Victoria for Canada’s 100th birthday, and hearing her song, ‘Ten Hugs a Day,’ played on the CBC.