From Pain to Power: Vanna Pacella’s Emotional Rise in surprise summer single ‘Periphery’
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"This is not just a song for me, it is a milestone. It is the acceptance of an untamable new, it is a gift for never giving in, and a reward for the relentless." ~Vanna Pacella
Vanna Pacella’s new single, “Periphery,” is not just a release, it’s a reckoning. Poised between heartbreak and healing, it captures the exact moment when pain steps out of your direct line of sight and begins to lose its power. The lyrics echo this shift:
And you’re not in my periphery…Any way you spin it,It was real, and I was in it alone.
Known for her raw vocal power and lyrical honesty, Vanna delivers a stripped-back, soul-baring performance that explores the pain of emotional detachment and the empowerment that follows.
Pacella originally shelved the song when she wrote it, knowing intuitively that the timing wasn’t right. But when the track resurfaced nearly a year later, she felt an undeniable pull to bring it to life. “As a professional over-thinker,” she wrote, “it was a new feeling to be so confident in a track that I never even got to the point of over evaluating. It was just, done. And it was perfect.”
"Periphery" is a cathartic anthem of release and realization. It's not about longing or revenge—it's about growth. It's about the quiet triumph of letting go. And as Vanna puts it, “There will come a day when you realize that the pain… no longer exists. Not even in your periphery.”
The chorus—“Any way you spin it / It was real, and I was in it alone”—is a punch to the gut, delivered with elegance and ache. There’s vulnerability, but also self-possession. It’s the kind of songwriting that pulls listeners into their own introspection. Taking the time to heal and make the shift to grow alone and with strength is brought out in this powerful lyric…
And I don’t Crave you now
I have learned your ways
enough to know
That I must unlearn your ways to grow
This latest release adds another powerful chapter to Vanna’s growing repertoire. A Cape Cod-based singer-songwriter, Vanna Pacella is known for her cross-generational appeal and genre-blending style that merges pop, rock, and a hint of Americana. Her rich vocals and commanding stage presence make her a standout performer across all age groups.
At just 18, her performance schedule is active with her performing in over 200 shows throughout New England in 2023. In 2025 she has plan to tour more throughout New England to popular festivals and events, both solo and with the Vanna Pacella Power Trio. With many weeks fully booked over the summer months, she looks forward to sharing her new music throughout New England.
Recent shows include City Winery/Boston, New World Tavern, Levitate Backyard, Bill’s Bar/Boston Breaking Sound event, Stone Church/Vermont, and shows at many popular Cape Cod venues, including a feature spot on her new release on Cape Cod's Pixy 103. This summer the Vanna Pacella Trio will be closing the July 4th weekend festivities with a July 7th performance on the main stage at the Salisbury Beach.
Vanna will be releasing her debut album Listen and has an album release event scheduled on July 25th at Soundcheck Studios. Also, performing in the release event are Black Top Strut and Slim & the Heavy Set. Release Ticket Link
Her three singles are closing in on 20K in streams, and her song “Wolf” has been shared on 1,200 Spotify user playlists.
This single marks a bold creative moment for the Cape Cod indie/pop artist, whose career continues to climb. With a growing list of accolades, including two top awards at the 2025 New England Songwriting Competition, the winner of the New England Music Festival Original Song Composition, and a loyal live-show following, Vanna Pacella is defining herself as a voice of emotional clarity and resilience.
“Periphery” isn’t just her latest single—it’s a turning point. And for anyone who’s ever fought to feel free again, it’s the soundtrack of that first freeing breath.
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