Vanna Pacella – Periphery (2025)
Sophistication, maturity, and an all-around penchant for weaving poetic stories in moving melodies – this defines Vanna Pacella, despite being only 18 years old. Hailing from Cape Cod, the US-based musician shows true passion and dedication to her journey, while pulling as many listeners onto the path as possible. A keyboardist, synth bassist, singer, songwriter and frontwoman of her band, Pacella draws you in with her soul-stirring sound and appeals to everyone with her timeless themes and genre-diverse songs… and remember, she’s only 18 years old. Join us as we delve into her most recent single, ‘Periphery’.
Following the well-received singles ‘The Dark Side Of The Light’ and ‘Wolf’, Pacella drags listeners back 30 years to the 1990s indie-rock scene. Built on a foundation of dynamic drums, bass and twinkling synths, ‘Periphery’ places you in a murky sonic forest wandering along through the mist and fog. Yet, while you might become lost in the mire, a soaring guitar glides along, leaving a silvery mark in the night; each solo a beautiful statement of raw rock and roll. While the wisps of silvery guitar are a light in the darkness, it is Pacella’s rich vocals that are an anchor.
Melodically, ‘Periphery’ is an immersive experience with Pacella guiding you through the sonic version of the Black Forest; however, it is the profound lyricism executed with Pacella’s haunting vocals that resonates. A song with a gothic-like soundscape brimming with eeriness, ‘Periphery’ is actually a song of resilience, growth, and empowering strength. Pacella explains:
“This is not just a song for me, it is a milestone. It is the acceptance of an untameable new; it is a gift for never giving in, and a reward for the relentless… There will come a day when you realise that the pain no longer exists. Not even in your periphery.”
Find out more about Vanna Pacella on her official website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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