The ever-evolving singer-songwriter Frankie Bird unveils her latest single, “23,” a nostalgic anthem that serves as the capstone to her debut LP, “Twenty Something.” With its release on June 5, 2024, Frankie takes us on a poignant journey back to the year she was 23, a time when her dreams came true and life felt like an adventure in Oz.
“23” encapsulates the essence of longing and reflection, echoing the sentiments of many who found themselves lost in reverie during the pandemic. Frankie recalls the era when she was 29, idolizing her 23-year-old self, frozen in time and living in denial of her present situation. Much like Dorothy, who questioned whether her journey through Oz was real or imagined, Frankie found herself grappling with the same uncertainty about her past and the adventures that once seemed so vivid.
With a rich, folk-infused indie pop sound, “23” stands out as a cinematic reflection of Frankie’s personal growth and transformation. The song captures the duality of her emotions—an aching nostalgia for the past juxtaposed with a newfound appreciation for the present. As Frankie puts it, “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like 29. There’s no place like here and now.”
The single “23” is a testament to Frankie’s evolving artistry. Her new moniker and fresh collaborative spirit have brought her vision to life in a way that resonates deeply with listeners. The track is the final piece of her album “Twenty Something,” which drops on June 6, promising a collection of songs that reflect on the tumultuous yet transformative journey of her twenties.
Frankie Bird’s previous singles from this album—”Twenty Nothing,” “When We Were Young,” “Float,” “If I’m Being Honest,” and “Unstuck”—have already garnered over a million streams and widespread acclaim from prominent outlets such as Ones to Watch, Billboard, Rolling Stone, Atwood Magazine, and Nylon. Her voice, described by NYLON as one that “breaks through the walls of a song,” is a beacon of renewal and self-love.
Frankie Bird’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. Pre-pandemic, she toured with acts like Troye Sivan, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, and Daya, establishing herself as a formidable presence in the music industry. However, it was during the pandemic that she began her reinvention, moving away from her initial pop sound to embrace her singer-songwriter roots. The result is “Twenty Something,” a concept album born from introspection and personal growth.
“Twenty Something” reflects on the highs and lows of Frankie’s twenties, including the loss of her stepdad to cancer, the end of a long-term relationship, the dissolution of her first band, and parting ways with her record label. These experiences, though challenging, have shaped her into the artist she is today—resilient, introspective, and ready to soar like never before.
