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VENTS Magazine recently had the pleasure of interviewing Los Angeles-based pop singer and songwriter, director, and film/TV producer Jen Fodor. Jen Fodor recently released her “Love Struck Baby” music video and discussed it in detail in the interview. Read the interview below!
The 80s influence is fabulous! Can you explain your choice of including the sounds and visuals of that decade in your song and music video? Why do you believe people are drawn to retro aesthetics nowadays?
When I first wrote “Love Struck Baby” I didn’t realize that there was going to be an 80s influence. It wasn’t until I started working on the production with producer Henry Ingraham that it started to take shape. The song just felt fun so I went with that! There have been various TV shows that are set in the 80s, from Stranger Things to Physical so there’s an outlet for people to embrace throwback vibes.
Can you walk us through the video production process? What was your favorite part of the music video shoot, and why?
When I started to think of the concept for the music video, I knew I wanted a dance video that was bright and fun. I am drawn to gradient color schemes so I picked two different locations that would give different yet similar vibes. When scouting for a different music video over a year ago, I had my eye on the light tunnel and knew with the theme of Love Struck Baby I could pull it off in this music video. My favorite part of the day was the good vibes on set. The dancers and crew just had the best time.
Why was it necessary to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at the music video shoot?
Personally, I love watching behind-the-scenes of how film/tv shows are made. I have since an early age. I met Julia Gureck who filmed the BTS at a documentary filmmaker’s meetup. After filling her in about the project she expressed interest. So I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how the music video came together!
What is one of the most important lessons you’ve learned during your music career?
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my music career is that you must be your own cheerleader. If you don’t believe in yourself and the goals you have set, no one else will do that for you. You will get a lot of “no’s” and you have to have the strength to pick yourself back up. Even if you have a fantastic manager or team by your side you need to do the hard work to be able to stick it out through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry.
What do you want the future of your musical journey to be? Do you have specific hopes or goals for upcoming projects?
I’m working hard on finishing my EP and will keep releasing singles over the next months. Excited to share new music and will start performing live next year!
Follow Jen Fodor:
http://jenfodor.com
https://www.facebook.com/JenFodorPresents
https://twitter.com/jenfodor
https://www.instagram.com/jenfodor/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jenfodor
