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HR80: Hi
Jennyfer! So you've turned solo, why did you decide to make
this choice?
JENNYFER STAR: It was
goin really well for Starlet Suicide but I wanted to do something
different. For a long time I felt like I had to write songs
in a certain genre and that if I wrote a good song that wasn´t
exactly 'our type' it went to waste. I wanted to be able to
record whatever I came up with, and be proud of it, instead
of throwing it away.
HR80: You just released a 2 tracks EP. Why didn't you wait
to have more songs before releasing an EP?
JENNYFER: I do have
more than two songs. My intention was to record four songs
but I felt like it was better to focus on the two best ones
instead of recording more songs with a not so good result.
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I
also felt like I had a time limit in one way, I wanted to
release the new stuff as soon as possible because I knew
there was many fans that didn´t understand that my
solo project would be just as good as Starlet.
HR80: You have Mia from CRUCIFIED BARBARA as a guest on
the EP. How did you get her to sing on your EP, and how
was it to work with her?
JENNYFER: I didn´t
want to do all the backing vocals myself since it would
get so much more vivid with a second voice. So I asked Mia,
who is a friend of mine, and she gladly helped me out. It
was awesome working with her. She is such a talented woman!
And we had a lot of fun during the process!
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HR80: 'Be The Same' is a pretty long and complex song compared
to others songs you did with STARLET SUICIDE. How did you
work on it? Where did the inspiration come from?
JENNYFER: Yeah, “Be The Same” is a lot different
from my old stuff and I was a bit afraid that my old fans
wouldn´t like it. But it turned out really well! The
inspiration came from one of the first day from spring here
in Stockholm. I had just recovered from a deep depression
and the nite before I had gotten drunk for the first time
in two months. So, I was a bit hungovered and I was walking
my dog in the sunshine. And suddenly I saw the world in
a different shade. I felt like things will finally change.
Even though the song is pretty dreamy and have a dark light
over it, the lyrics still have a hopefull meaning. At first
it was a pretty simple song but I re-arranged it a bit with
the producers and it turned out with pretty clean guitars
and vocals. Not at all as it was meant to be in the first
place. But I´m really happy about how it turned out!
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HR80: You were also the songwriter in STARLET SUICIDE. What
is the difference between the band and JENNYFER STAR solo?
JENNYFER: As I mentioned
earlier I can now do whatever I want to. There´s no
unwritten law about which genre I should focus on, even
though it will still be rock.
HR80: You also did a cover of BETTY BLOWTORCH for a tribute
album. How did you get this opportunity?
JENNYFER: I found
out that they were putting together a tribute cd so I just
contacted them and said I was interested.
HR80: How did you choose the song you covered? Is it your
favorite tune by BETTY BLOWTORCH?
JENNYFER: Betty Blowtorch
is one of my favourite band of all times and I would actually
want to do a cover of each and every song they have made
hehe..
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'Size
Queen' used to be one of my favourite songs but I have grown
to love other songs. But this one was one of the songs that
wasn´t taken.. I was thinking about doin “Big
Hair Broken Heart” but still wanted to do a more rockin
track so I chose this one instead.
HR80: Do
you have more songs in your vault? Do you plan on releasing
a longer EP, or even an album?
JENNYFER: Yes! I
do have plenty of songs. Some new ones and some pretty new
ones and A LOT of ideas in my head. So hopefully I will
record a few more tracks pretty soon. I am waiting for the
right record company to get in touch with me to do a full-length
album.
HR80: Will you tour as a solo artist? Are there any plans
yet?
JENNYFER: I will
definitely tour as a solo artist. Nothing is booked right
now but hopefully I will set a few dates after the summer.
HR80: Do you know what's going to happen with STARLET SUICIDE?
JENNYFER: Right now,
we all are pretty satisfied with the situation. So there
wont be a re-union yet. Maybe some day!
HR80: What are you plans for the future?
JENNYFER: To get
a full-length album out and to go on a tour to spread my
new music all over the world!
HR80: Thanx a lot and good luck!
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