Frankie Bird, previously known simply as FRANKIE, is no stranger to the behemoth known as the music industry. Pre-pandemic, she toured the country with acts like Troye Sivan, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, and Daya. Her vibrant pop sound and dynamic stage presence won her a dedicated following and critical acclaim. However, it was during the pandemic that Frankie began a reinvention process, returning to her roots and evolving into the artist she is today. Diving back into her singer-songwriter origins, Frankie Bird created “Twenty Something,” a concept album that emerged from a deeply personal place. Written in her living room with just a guitar and her gumption, the album reflects on the highs and lows of her twenties. The songs are a candid exploration of her journey, capturing the essence of a decade filled with growth, struggle, and self-discovery. With a new team of collaborators, Frankie Bird brought this vision to life, crafting a sound that is both cinematic and deeply authentic. The music she has created feels like the culmination of her artistic journey, the sound she was always meant to share with the world. Her initial singles from the album, including “Twenty Nothing,” “When We Were Young,” “Float,” and “If I’m Being Honest,” have collectively garnered over 1 million streams. Praised by Billboard, Rolling Stone, Atwood, Nylon, and more, these tracks have established Frankie Bird as a formidable force in the music industry. Her latest single, “Unstuck,” is the epitome of pop-vocal brilliance. Opening with an acapella section, the track immediately highlights Frankie Bird’s undeniable talent for crafting melody-driven lyrics. In many ways, “Unstuck” serves as the anthem of her new album. It tackles the profound idea that all the hardships she faced in her twenties didn’t happen “to her” but “for her.” This perspective shift is at the heart of the song and the album as a whole. Frankie Bird explains, “This entire album is about the decade of my twenties. I wrote this album when I was 29 about to enter my thirties and was nowhere CLOSE to where I imagined myself being. Relatable, I hope. It was the most transformational year of my life and this album was born from all the realizations I had and lessons learned. The first half of the album is about everything that happened to me… my ‘why me?!’ phase. The second half of the album is me realizing that this all happened for me… my ‘thank you’ phase.” “Unstuck” embodies this transformation. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has faced unexpected challenges and emerged stronger. Frankie Bird’s journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-reflection. Her music not only entertains but also inspires, offering a soundtrack to those navigating the tumultuous waters of young adulthood. With “Unstuck,” Frankie Bird continues to cement her place in the music industry, proving that reinvention and authenticity can coexist beautifully. Her evolution from FRANKIE to Frankie Bird is more than a name change; it is a declaration of artistic freedom and a commitment to creating music that truly speaks to the soul. As listeners, we are fortunate to be part of her journey, and “Unstuck” is a powerful reminder that the best is yet to come.
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