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In April 2009 Jessicka modeled for photographer Austin Young for the ] "Heaven Bound" art show.<ref> Wolfson, Julie. April
She has contributed quotes to several books: ]'s ''Cherry Bomb'', giving tips on how to start a band,<ref> </ref><ref>{{cite news |last= | first = | title =WHO SAYS COOLNESS CAN’T BE TAUGHT?| publisher =skope mag.com | date = 2008-05-07 | url =http://skopemag.com/2008/05/07/who-says-coolness-cant-be-taught |accessdate = 2008-08-13}}</ref> Carrie Tucker's I Love Geeks: The Official Handbook, Bonnie Burton's Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to Each Other and How We Can Change, and Roman Dirge's Lenore: Wedgies (Issues 5-8).<ref>http://www.jessicka.com/faq.html Jessicka.com F.A.Q</ref>

In February 2009 ''Hi-Fructose'' noted Jessicka's attending ]'s art exhibition "The Snow Yak Show" at ]'s ] as one of his ]s.<ref> </ref><ref> February 12, 2009</ref> In April 2009 Jessicka modeled for photographer Austin Young for the ] "Heaven Bound" art show.<ref> Wolfson, Julie. April
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Jessicka is working on new material along with drummer ] for The Ingenues. They have released one single titled "Happy For You" available on ].<ref> Myspace page</ref><ref> "Soul Drift Music The Ingenues", August 17, 2007</ref> <ref> The Ingenues Happy For You review</ref>

As of June of 2009, Jessicka was working with designer Jared Gold and artist Joshua Petker for a collaborative fall collection. She was also a guest on ], Cyle 4- Episode 4: Konkurrenz aus Österreich.<ref>http://www.jessicka.com/faq.html Jessicka.com F.A.Q</ref>


==Personal life== ==Personal life==

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Jessicka
Musical artist

Jessica Fodera (born October 23, 1975) is an American singer and artist. Best known by her stage name Jessicka, she fronts two bands, Jack Off Jill and Scarling.

Early life

Jessicka grew up in the town of Sunrise, Florida. She was raised as an only child by her mother Nancy after her mother divorced her husband, Joseph. While attending elementary school Jessicka was placed in the school's gifted program, where she excelled in theatre, art, and creative writing. After high school Jessicka had immersed herself in music, Goth-culture, gay iconography, and feminist literature. At seventeen she decided that she wanted to start her own band.

Music career

Jack Off Jill (1992-2000)

Main article: Jack Off Jill

Jessicka met Tenni Arslanyan while attending high school in Sunrise, Florida. They had begun writing songs, but had not yet formed a complete band when Robin Moulder and Michelle Oliver joined them to create the band Jack In Jill. In 1992, Jack In Jill got their start when they were asked to open for fellow Floridian and long time friend Marilyn Manson and his band, Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids at a Davie, Florida nightclub called The Plus 5 Lounge. Before advertisements for the show were printed, Manson suggested a name change to Jack Off Jill (JOJ), which the foursome accepted. In 1993, JOJ released their first recording titled, "Children 5 And Up", produced by Marilyn Manson. In early 1993, Jessicka performed with Manson's ephemeral side project, Mrs. Scabtree. In December 1993 while on tour, Jessicka spent a night in jail when she and Manson were arrested after a concert in Jacksonville, Florida, after being arrested for breaking the town's adult entertainment codes, they were charged with misdemeanors.

JOJ released several independent records and several 7" singles on Jessicka's label Rectum Records, before her 21st birthday. Jack Off Jill signed with Los Angeles based Risk Records in January 1997. The band released their first full-length Sexless Demons And Scars, in September 1997 then toured in the U.S. and Canada. In July 2000 JOJ released their second full-length CD, Clear Hearts Grey Flowers, just as their label was preparing to close down. JOJ played its last show at Los Angeles' The Troubadour in April 2000. They were joined onstage by guitarist Helen Storer of the UK band Fluffy and producer Chris Vrenna on drums. JOJ officially disbanded in late 2000.

Scarling. (2002 - present)

Main article: Scarling.

After taking a break from the music industry and making Los Angeles her permanent residence, Jessicka was invited in 2001 by guitarist Christian Hejnal to be a guest vocalist on his solo album. The pair had only met a few months earlier through a mutual friend, Lisa Leveridge. They began recording and rehearsing together and eventually recruited the musicians who would form the first and very short-lived lineup of Scarling. in 2002. In early 2002 Jessicka was introduced to Long Gone John, owner of Sympathy for the Record Industry, by mutual friend Mark Ryden. In March 2003 Scarling's debut single, "Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole", was released on John's label. The cover featured an illustration entitled "Wound 39" by artist Mark Ryden. In April 2004 Scarling released their first album, Sweet Heart Dealer, which again utilized the team of Ryden and Vrenna.

In the autumn of 2004, Jessicka was featured on the cover of ROCKRGRL's vocalist issue. Scarling was invited to join the lineup of the Robert Smith-curated Curiosa Festival, performing on select West Coast dates alongside Jessicka's long-time favorite band The Cure. Three weeks before joining the tour, drummer Samantha Maloney filled in and was soon replaced by Beth Gordon.

Smith described the band's music as "dark, desperate, chaotic, gorgeous pop music, the sound of the end of the world", and Scarling's Sweet Heart Dealer was nominated for the 2004 Shortlist Music Prize.

After a series of 7" singles on Sympathy, Scarling. announced in early 2005 that their second album, So Long, Scarecrow, would appear later that year; it was preceded by the single "We are the Music Makers" and was released in August 2005. So Long, Scarecrow was co-produced by Rob Campanella and received several favorable reviews.Alternative Press Jason Pettigrew gave the album a 5 out of 5 rating Simon Price from The Independent said, "Fodera has always had a knack for acronyms and catchphrases,'Manorexic' is one which will be lapped up by the goth kids, but her intriguing lyrics, sung in a voice pitched midway between Kate Bush sweetness and Siouxsie Sioux stridency, cut deeper than mere punning. The song Bummer a track from SLS was featured on Showtime's The L Word season 3 episode "Latecomer." In December 2005, Scarling embarked on its first UK tour. In 2006 Jessicka continued to tour in the US and Europe with Scarling, touring with such bands as UK shoegaze band Amusement Parks on Fire and opening for The Wedding Present and Depeche Mode. In 2006, Scarling. released their fourth single Staring to the Sun. The album cover featured a portrait of Jessicka done by Los Angeles photographer Piper Ferguson.

Between bands

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Jessicka with Clint Catalyst and Jared Gold - backstage at Germany's Next Top Model 2009

After JOJ Jessicka worked with Kevin Haskins, producer Chris Vrenna on American McGee's Alice soundtrack, and drummer Samantha Maloney. Fodera also made a cameo appearance in Ellie Parker. In 2008 Jessicka contributed to Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna's Cherry Bomb giving tips on how to start a band.

In April 2009 Jessicka modeled for photographer Austin Young for the Bettie Page "Heaven Bound" art show.

Personal life

Jessicka identifies as bisexual.

On February 14, 2006, (Valentine's Day) while on a break from touring, she and guitarist Christian Hejnal were engaged. Their wedding took place on October 13, 2007 at the Oviatt Penthouse in Los Angeles. The couple changed their surname to Addams. Ryden's wedding gift was a miniature portrait of the couple, a faithful adaptation of Jan Van Eyck's "Arnolfini Portrait," that was reproduced on the invitations.

Discography

With Jack Off Jill:
With Scarling.:
Guest contributions:
Soundtracks:

Filmography

References

  1. ^ Chicago Music Guide Scarling. Interview -Noreen Sobczyk
  2. Pelletier, George."Paying The Rant" Miami New Times feature, November 27, 1997.
  3. Kissel, Ted. Manson: The Early YearsMiami New Times, January 21, 1999.
  4. MTV.com1:MTV news March 22, 1999". URL accessed June 18, 2007.
  5. Anthony, Todd. Miami New Times, July 07, 1993.
  6. Baker, Greg. Program Notes 48 Miami New Times March 16, 1993
  7. Baker, Greg. Miami New Times, January 5, 1995.
  8. MTV news June 8, 1999
  9. MTV news March 04, 2000
  10. ^ The OFFICIAL Jack Off Jill - Website :: Archive :: Store
  11. Morrissey, Callye. Venus Magazine Issue# 26, December 1, 2005
  12. ROCKRGRL magazine Vocalist issue featuring Jessicka
  13. Curiosa Festival 2004 JULY 9, 2004
  14. Hochman, Steve. Los Angeles Times -August 30, 2004
  15. MTV news July 7, 2004
  16. Vernon, Rebecca. Slug Magazine, February 2, 2005
  17. BBC Norfolk review Amusement Parks On Fire/Scarling.December, 5, 2006
  18. MTV news August 28, 2004
  19. Finalists For The Shortlist Music Prize 08.24.2004
  20. Shortlist Listmakers Longlists Listed August 5, 2004
  21. Seaver, Morley. Scarling - So Long Scarecrow Review
  22. Tucker, Carrie. Filter Magazine So Long, Scarecrow review
  23. Scene Point Blank Review
  24. Pettigrew, Jason."Less screamy, more dreamy."
  25. Price, Simon (September 4, 2005), "Scarling. So Long, Scarecrow", The Independent, vol. The Independent, London, UK, p. 16 {{citation}}: Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  26. The L Word Episode Guide . Season 3, Episode 8 TV.com
  27. BBC.co.UK Gig List
  28. bScarling. Staring to the Sun artistdirect.com
  29. MessyMusic.com July 25, 2000
  30. Chris Vrenna American McGees Alice MP3Download
  31. The Ingenues
  32. Ellie Parker cast & crew
  33. LA WEEKLY July 30, 2008
  34. "WHO SAYS COOLNESS CAN'T BE TAUGHT?". skope mag.com. 2008-05-07. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
  35. Wolfson, Julie. LAist.com "Lenora Claire on her 'Bettie Page: Heaven Bound' Art Show"April 30, 2009
  36. Jessicka's Offical site, FAQ
  37. "This bride definitely wears black"Los Angeles Times October 28, 2007
  38. bridezilla "Weird Wedding Photo #5: "Amore A La Addams Family"

External links

Jack Off Jill
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Scarling.
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