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Frankie Orella bio:
“I want my music to normalize the hardest parts of the human experience - to be the friend who sits with you as you share your deepest pain and lonely thoughts.”
As a native of Nashville, Frankie Orella has been surrounded by music her entire life. At a young age she was performing with her father and learning The Beatles’ discography on guitar, which still strongly influences her writing today. She also frequently led music at churches where she began her professional music journey under the name Frankie Barranco.
As she explored her musical creativity and became more acquainted with the Nashville songwriting community, she released her first single as Frankie Orella, “Never Be Lonely,” co-written and produced by David Leonard. She followed with the release of her second single, “Come Home,” co-written and produced by Ryan Corn.
For her first EP, Orella decided to focus on something that was personal for her - grief. Orella worked with Steven Wilson (Ghosthood) to create a concept EP on the 5 Stages of Grief, which she released in 2020 and received critical acclaim for its honest reflection on grief and mental health.
Orella finished 2020 by releasing a series of unconventional, piano-driven covers - most notably the song “Heartbreaker” by Pat Benatar, which is Orella’s most streamed song, and “Yellow” by Coldplay, which was selected as “Best Of” by Cover Nation on YouTube.
In 2023, she’s releasing her second EP Sad In Paradise that invites listeners into a unique alt pop journey. The singer-songwriter uses familiar melodies wrapped inside chords that feel like they don’t always belong, instrumentation that feels tense yet comforting, and words that share the honest thoughts we’re often afraid to say out loud.
Through a combination of intimate vocals, unforgettable musical moments, and orchestral string arrangements, Orella creates music that helps you know you’re not alone in the hardest moments of life.
PRESS QUOTES
sad in paradise EP
“ Sad In Paradise has gone above and beyond in creating a complexity of depth within its sound. Calling it sensational would somehow be an understatement”
“Pulling back the layers to reveal her heart on her sleeve, this ballad is a storm solely directed by her haunting vocals.”
“Her voice is perfection and serves as the perfect guide through this realm that exposes the fragile and warm nature of the human heart and soul.”
“ It’s a particular kind of Pop genre with a “vintage” twist on it... You will be enchanted by her production elements and performance.”
“Frankie Orella drops a really cool track, Hold Me Together, my favorite February release thus far.”
“We have lots of artists who have been on the site that have blown us away and Frankie Orella sounds like she’s come from the same cut... With the tracks she has I expect a big rise from her in the coming year.”
“At times the voice is sweet like the first kisses of a love affair and at other times it breaks down like the loneliness of heartbreak. At all times, the music accompanies with an intensity, rhythmic and sonorous, that perfectly complements the poetics.”
stages of grief ep
“Stages of Grief, by any stretch of the imagination, is not your average EP. It hits on so many levels, conscious and unconscious, that it should 100% be receiving more attention for the feats that it has accomplished.”
“Those struggling with grief, no matter where you may fall in the stages, will find a comforting friend in this EP. At any rate, Frankie Orella’s work is quite possibly the best surprise find of the year so far.”
“[Anger] sounds so captivating. The vocals are outstanding. I like the uplifting melodies. Furthermore, I am also a fan of the wonderful harmonies and powerful hooks.”
“With neat cinematic production made up of strings and a dark feel, Frankie really creates an intimate and gripping song.”
“Surrounded by beautiful cinematic and orchestral sonorities, the production emphasizes a certain dark tone, filled with poignant emotions.”
PODCASTS
The Creative Couples Podcast
Stories and insight to support creative work in marriage that features guest creative couples. Hosted by Frankie Orella and creative partner and spouse, Spencer Holleman.
Not My Forte (Ian hears The Beatles)
Frankie Orella joins hosts Joel & Ian to discuss the Magical Mystery Tour album by The Beatles - Orella’s favorite band.
Coming Back Podcast
“We’re talking about becoming comfortable with the mystery of grief, why being in a safe or stable place is often a trigger for grief, and how after loss, hope needs time and space to heal.”
Open to Hope Podcast
“When she was 17, Frankie Orella lost her mom to cancer and songwriting was a way to process the trauma and brokenness that loss brings into a home.”
Why Doesn't Everyone Know These Songs?
“What a great, great song! I really love the way [Orella] brings her voice out, and the way [Hold Me Together] builds until then end.”