Frankie Animal is an alternative-pop/rock band from Estonia, with a core of three musicians - Marie M. Vaigla on lead vocals, Jan-Christopher Soovik on bass and Jonas Kaarnamets on guitars.
Through persistent work and having performed at many important festivals in the region such as Tallinn Music Week and Positivus but also further at Eurosonic Noorderslag and Waves Vienna, they have established themselves as one of the leading alternative bands in Estonia.
The bands’ nostalgic sound, accompanied by Marie’s sultry vocals, their blend of catchy hooks and soaring guitar solos, retro sounds and modern production have earned them a spot in the hearts of their nation. In 2018 they reached the finals of the Eesti Laul song competition, viewed by over 200 000 people. They have also charted several times in the Year-End charts of Estonia’s leading alternative radio station - Raadio 2, with their latest single Playful being one of its most played tracks of 2019.