Bridge The Atlantic

Joining us out of Detroit is singer/songwriter Jena Irene Asciutto. Jena finished second in the 2014 season of American Idol, and has since signed to Original 1265 Recordings, released an EP and full length album, “Cold Fame” and is currently studying for a degree in Creative Songwriting.“Cold Fame” was written and recorded after Jena spent six months of her teenage years as a contestant in American Idol, and the record displays a range of sounds and sensibilities that take us through the life of a modern young woman. In this interview, Jena talks about her decision to sign with an independent label, the new album, and the advice she'd offer to her fellow musicians.Highlights:Jena shares how she’s trying to be less of a people pleaser, and be more direct and assertiveJena tells us why she decided to sign with an independent label post-American Idol rather than a major“I wanted to be really open and honest with my audience on Cold Fame” - Jena Irene Asciutto“Throughout the writing and recording process, I was