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| name = Frankie Animal
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| caption = Frankie Animal performing at the Tallinn Music Week
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| origin = [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]
| origin = [[Tallinn]], [[Estonia]]
| genre = [[indie rock]]
| genre = [[indie rock]]
| years_active = 2012–present
| years_active = 2012–present
| website = http://www.frankieanimal.com/
| website = http://www.frankieanimal.com
| current_members = Marie Vaigla<br>Jonas Kaarnamets<br>Jan-Christopher Soovik
| current_members = Marie Vaigla<br>Jonas Kaarnamets<br>Jan-Christopher Soovik
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'''Frankie Animal''' is an [[Estonia|Estonian]] [[indie rock]] band formed in 2012.
'''Frankie Animal''' is an [[Estonia|Estonian]] [[indie rock]] band formed in 2012.


In the year of their foundation, they participated in the Estonian Youth Band (''Noortebänd'') competition, where they managed to win eight awards. In 2014 they released a debut EP ''Obsession'', which peaked in digital streaming platforms.
In the year of their foundation, Frankie Animal participated in the Estonian Youth Band (''Noortebänd'') competition, where they managed to win eight awards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/283737/frankie-animal-annab-mustas-puudlis-akustilise-kontserdi|title=Frankie Animal annab Mustas Puudlis akustilise kontserdi|last=ERR|date=2015-03-04|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref> In 2014 they released a debut EP ''Obsession'', which peaked in digital streaming platforms.


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The band has performed at the [[Positivus Festival]] in [[Latvia]], as well as in The Netherlands at [[Eurosonic Noorderslag]]. They were also the supporting act for [[Ewert and the Two Dragons]] during their 2015 tour in [[Germany]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://etv.err.ee/l/meelelahutus/eesti_laul/2018/Cant_Keep_Calling_Misty|title=(Can't Keep Calling) Misty|website=etv.err.ee|publisher=[[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|ERR]]|language=Estonian|access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>
In April 2016 Frankie Animal released their first full-length album ''The Backbeat''.


In April 2016 Frankie Animal released their first full-length album ''The Backbeat''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://muusikaplaneet.ee/2016/04/26/thebackbeatalbum/|title=FRANKIE ANIMAL ANDIS VÄLJA DEBÜÜTALBUMI "THE BACKBEAT"|date=2016-04-26|website=🎧 MuusikaPlaneet 💿|language=et|access-date=2020-04-25}}</ref>
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The band has performed at the [[Positivus Festival]] in [[Latvia]], as well as in The Netherlands at [[Eurosonic Noorderslag]]. They were also the supporting act for [[Ewert and the Two Dragons]] during their 2015 tour in [[Germany]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://etv.err.ee/l/meelelahutus/eesti_laul/2018/Cant_Keep_Calling_Misty|title=(Can't Keep Calling) Misty|website=etv.err.ee|publisher=[[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|ERR]]|language=Estonian|access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>


Frankie Animal participated in [[Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018|Eesti Laul 2018]] with their entry "(Can't keep calling) Misty"'','' where they placed seventh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/687238/pildid-ja-taispikk-saade-eesti-laul-2018-voitis-elina-nechayeva|title=Pildid ja täispikk saade: Eesti Laul 2018 võitis Elina Nechayeva|website=menu.err.ee|publisher=[[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|ERR]]|language=Estonian|access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>
Frankie Animal participated in [[Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018|Eesti Laul 2018]] with their entry "(Can't Keep Calling) Misty".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/687238/pildid-ja-taispikk-saade-eesti-laul-2018-voitis-elina-nechayeva|title=Pildid ja täispikk saade: Eesti Laul 2018 võitis Elina Nechayeva|website=menu.err.ee|publisher=[[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|ERR]]|language=Estonian|access-date=4 March 2018}}</ref>


== Members ==
== Members ==
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===2016: ''The Backbeat''===
===2016: ''The Backbeat''===
In April, Frankie Animal's first full-length album ''The Backbeat'' was released. Kaspar Viilup ([[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|Estonian Public Broadcasting]]) said: “Marie Vaigla's vocals are remarkably versatile, at one point as fragile as [[Karen O]]'s solo projects and the next moment screaming-roaring as [[The Kills]]' lead vocalist [[Alison Mosshart]]. The guitar parts are also praiseworthy - Jonas Kaarnamets is one of the most talented Estonian guitarists of the new era. Their music really sounds unexpectedly big - even the ballads at the end of the album are bright and heart-wrenching rather than pretentious and cold. So there is definitely no lack of emotionality on this record - something that is a big exception in younger generation rock music, because the macho-posture and the "I'm-so-cool" image just obscure it. Frankie Animal has completely gotten rid of it.”<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kultuur.err.ee/312204/arvustus-frankie-animal-kui-pisut-hilinenud-hipster|title=Arvustus. Frankie Animal kui pisut hilinenud hipster|last=ERR|first=Kaspar Viilup {{!}}|date=2016-05-23|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>
In April, Frankie Animal's first full-length album ''The Backbeat'' was released. Kaspar Viilup ([[Eesti Rahvusringhääling|Estonian Public Broadcasting]]) said: "Marie Vaigla's vocals are remarkably versatile, at one point as fragile as [[Karen O]]'s solo projects and the next moment screaming-roaring as [[The Kills]]' lead vocalist [[Alison Mosshart]]. The guitar parts are also praiseworthy - Jonas Kaarnamets is one of the most talented Estonian guitarists of the new era. Their music really sounds unexpectedly big - even the ballads at the end of the album are bright and heart-wrenching rather than pretentious and cold. So there is definitely no lack of emotionality on this record - something that is a big exception in younger generation rock music, because the macho-posture and the "I'm-so-cool" image just obscure it. Frankie Animal has completely gotten rid of it."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kultuur.err.ee/312204/arvustus-frankie-animal-kui-pisut-hilinenud-hipster|title=Arvustus. Frankie Animal kui pisut hilinenud hipster|last=ERR|first=Kaspar Viilup {{!}}|date=2016-05-23|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>


=== 2017-2018: ''Eesti Laul'' ===
=== 2017-2018: ''Eesti Laul'' ===
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=== 2019-Present ===
=== 2019-Present ===
In June 2019, Frankie Animal released a new single "Playful" under the label "Made in Baltics" ([[Sony Music]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/950154/frankie-animal-avaldas-mangleva-suveloo-playful|title=Frankie Animal avaldas mängleva suveloo "Playful"|last=ERR|date=2019-06-07|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>, which became the most played song by [[Raadio 2]] in July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/966252/raadio-2-enim-mangitud-lugu-juulis-oli-frankie-animali-playful|title=Raadio 2 enim mängitud lugu juulis oli Frankie Animali "Playful"|last=ERR|date=2019-07-31|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> On May 1st 2020 they released a single "Restless". “It seems to me that with “Playful” and “Restless” we have found the direction we want to move musically with the whole album. Slightly pop, nostalgic and a reflection of us three. I feel that the connection between us is also getting stronger and that makes the music more complete,” says the band's guitarist Jonas Kaarnamets.
In June 2019, Frankie Animal released a new single "Playful" under the label "Made in Baltics" ([[Sony Music]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/950154/frankie-animal-avaldas-mangleva-suveloo-playful|title=Frankie Animal avaldas mängleva suveloo "Playful"|last=ERR|date=2019-06-07|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>, which became the most played song by [[Raadio 2]] in July 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://menu.err.ee/966252/raadio-2-enim-mangitud-lugu-juulis-oli-frankie-animali-playful|title=Raadio 2 enim mängitud lugu juulis oli Frankie Animali "Playful"|last=ERR|date=2019-07-31|website=ERR|language=et|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref> On May 1st 2020 they released a single "Restless". "It seems to me that with "Playful" and "Restless" we have found the direction we want to move musically with the whole album. Slightly pop, nostalgic and a reflection of us three. I feel that the connection between us is also getting stronger and that makes the music more complete," says the band's guitarist Jonas Kaarnamets.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* Official page: http://www.frankieanimal.com
* Frankie Animal's [https://www.facebook.com/FrankieAnimal/ Facebook page]
* Frankie Animal's [https://soundcloud.com/frankieanimal/ SoundCloud page]
*Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frankieanimal
*SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/frankieanimal
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* Frankie Animal's [http://www.frankieanimal.com/ official page]
*YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frankieanimal
*Twitter: https://twitter.com/frankie_animal
*Instagram: http://instagram.com/frankieanimal
*iTunes: https://apple.co/2VXqwwX
*Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KxGOHF
*Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/5797840
*Shop: http://www.311.ee/frankie-animal


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 06:53, 25 April 2020

Frankie Animal
OriginTallinn, Estonia
Genresindie rock
Years active2012–present
MembersMarie Vaigla
Jonas Kaarnamets
Jan-Christopher Soovik
Websitehttp://www.frankieanimal.com

Frankie Animal is an Estonian indie rock band formed in 2012.

In the year of their foundation, Frankie Animal participated in the Estonian Youth Band (Noortebänd) competition, where they managed to win eight awards.[1] In 2014 they released a debut EP Obsession, which peaked in digital streaming platforms.

The band has performed at the Positivus Festival in Latvia, as well as in The Netherlands at Eurosonic Noorderslag. They were also the supporting act for Ewert and the Two Dragons during their 2015 tour in Germany.[2]

In April 2016 Frankie Animal released their first full-length album The Backbeat.[3]

Frankie Animal participated in Eesti Laul 2018 with their entry "(Can't Keep Calling) Misty".[4]

Members

  • Marie Vaigla (vocals, keyboard)
  • Jonas Kaarnamets (guitar)
  • Jan-Christopher Soovik (bass)

Musical career

2012-2014: Early years

The band gave its first public concert in the autumn of 2012.[5] On October 25, they entered the Youth Band competition, where they reached the finals but were the runner-up in the end. Frankie Animal still managed to win eight special awards, including Raadio 2's, leading alternative radio in Estonia, favourite and audience’s favourite.[6] In December 2013 they started recording their first EP Obsession, which was completed in collaboration with Ewert and The Two Dragons guitarist Erki Pärnoja. "There's both a rockier side and a softer, more melancholy side. Everything is balanced, the first half has more power and the other half is more peaceful with gloomy melodies," explained Marie, the vocalist.[7] In 2014 the band had their first big concert at the Positivus Festival in Latvia.[8] They also performed at Intsikurmu, an Estonian music festival.[9] Frankie Animal's first singles were "My Friend" and "Loveless man".

2015: Eurosonic Noorderslag

2015 was a significant year for the band as they had the opportunity to perform at the Dutch festival Eurosonic Noorderslag[10], which is known as a place to discover new artists. In addition, they took part in Ewert and The Two Dragons tour in Germany, where they were the supporting act at five concerts.[11] It was a big stepping stone for them, as the band had always said how Ewert and the Two Dragons really inspired them to start a band themselves.

2016: The Backbeat

In April, Frankie Animal's first full-length album The Backbeat was released. Kaspar Viilup (Estonian Public Broadcasting) said: "Marie Vaigla's vocals are remarkably versatile, at one point as fragile as Karen O's solo projects and the next moment screaming-roaring as The Kills' lead vocalist Alison Mosshart. The guitar parts are also praiseworthy - Jonas Kaarnamets is one of the most talented Estonian guitarists of the new era. Their music really sounds unexpectedly big - even the ballads at the end of the album are bright and heart-wrenching rather than pretentious and cold. So there is definitely no lack of emotionality on this record - something that is a big exception in younger generation rock music, because the macho-posture and the "I'm-so-cool" image just obscure it. Frankie Animal has completely gotten rid of it."[12]

2017-2018: Eesti Laul

In 2017 the band released three singles: "Nightlights", "Pretty Late" and "(Can't Keep Calling) Misty". With the latter, they took part in the Eesti Laul 2018 contest, where the winner represents Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest. Frankie Animal placed seventh in the competition but gained lots of public recognition from that. In May they collaborated with Jüri Pootsmann and released a single "Funny".[13]

2019-Present

In June 2019, Frankie Animal released a new single "Playful" under the label "Made in Baltics" (Sony Music)[14], which became the most played song by Raadio 2 in July 2019.[15] On May 1st 2020 they released a single "Restless". "It seems to me that with "Playful" and "Restless" we have found the direction we want to move musically with the whole album. Slightly pop, nostalgic and a reflection of us three. I feel that the connection between us is also getting stronger and that makes the music more complete," says the band's guitarist Jonas Kaarnamets.

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Backbeat (2016)

EPs

  • Obsession (2014)

Singles

  • My Friend (2014)
  • Loveless Man (2014)
  • The Backbeat (2016)
  • Nightlights (2017)
  • Pretty Late (2017)
  • (Can't keep calling) Misty (2017)
  • Funny (2018)
  • Playful (2019)
  • Restless (2020)

External links

References

  1. ^ ERR (2015-03-04). "Frankie Animal annab Mustas Puudlis akustilise kontserdi". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  2. ^ "(Can't Keep Calling) Misty". etv.err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  3. ^ "FRANKIE ANIMAL ANDIS VÄLJA DEBÜÜTALBUMI "THE BACKBEAT"". 🎧 MuusikaPlaneet 💿 (in Estonian). 2016-04-26. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
  4. ^ "Pildid ja täispikk saade: Eesti Laul 2018 võitis Elina Nechayeva". menu.err.ee (in Estonian). ERR. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  5. ^ Raudsepp, Stella (2017-11-26). "Frankie Animal: "Cool peitubki siiruses"". Häppening (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  6. ^ ERR (2014-12-04). "Frankie Animali külaskäiku R2-s saab jälgida otse | Raadio 2". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  7. ^ ERR, Rutt Ernits | (2014-04-09). "Frankie Animal näitab debüütplaadil uut nägu". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  8. ^ "VIDEO: Karjääri seni suurim samm? Frankie Animal loodab enne Positivuse suurt esinemist teistelt artistidelt häid nippe napsata". Kroonika. 1405842003. Retrieved 2020-04-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Intsikurmu meelitas pealinna hipsterid Põlvasse". Eesti Päevaleht. 1407145267. Retrieved 2020-04-24. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Frankie Animal". Eurosonic Noorderslag. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  11. ^ ERR (2015-04-02). "Frankie Animal liitub Ewert and The Two Dragonsi tuuriga". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  12. ^ ERR, Kaspar Viilup | (2016-05-23). "Arvustus. Frankie Animal kui pisut hilinenud hipster". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  13. ^ ERR (2018-05-10). "Frankie Animal avaldas koostöösingli Jüri Pootsmanniga". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  14. ^ ERR (2019-06-07). "Frankie Animal avaldas mängleva suveloo "Playful"". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
  15. ^ ERR (2019-07-31). "Raadio 2 enim mängitud lugu juulis oli Frankie Animali "Playful"". ERR (in Estonian). Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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