Victoria Aitken on music, film and fashion.

1) You have tried a few different careers in your life. What is your favorite?

Same ones as you…Aren’t you also a writer and actress ? [I am indeed – Editor] I love being a singer songwriter as its a combination of being a writer and actress. But love acting too as its so fun-I almost gave it up but this year was great-a fun film I just acted in Persuite just got into rain dance and this summer I acted in film – called the lotus eaters, the script was amazing- and they have lots of great bands music in the film.

2) Who are your musical influences?

Ace of Base, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Dave Aude – I love his remixes- I also was just listening to some Bimbo Jones remixes which are great.

3) Who is the most inspirational person you have ever met?

That varies from time to time, right now its very inspirational listening to Glam Scum radio -its not your usual kind of radio station , check out www.glamscum.com

4) Do you think being called Aitken is a help or a hindrance ?

In music- a hindrance for fashion parties it helps- helps with some things, hinders things with others.

5) Your music career is going well. How does that feel?

It feels amazing ! I can hardly believe I’ve had 4 songs in the charts one after the other.

6) Where do you get the inspiration for your songs?

Usually men ! As Lady Gaga’ would say usually from some “Bad Romance”

7) Where do you hang out in London?

Bungalow 8 , Whisky Mist – Piers Adam is amazing- I ran into him in the street recently and he has been very kind. Also Guy Pelly- who used to be the man behind Mahiki has a new venture (place) coming soon and knowing him, it will be somewhere amazing –

8) What are your favorite designers?

Latisha Reuss- I love her rings, Just Bluff for T-shirts, Gina for shoes,
Mecura sunglasses are amazing.

9) What is your proudest moment?

Getting to number 7 in the dance charts without a record label.

10) What’s next?

New songs

Thank you Victoria.