Today we’d like to introduce you to London Thor.
Hi London, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I was born and raised in LA, I grew up in Agoura Hills but spent most of my time in the valley (Studio City) where my parents ran an acting studio. I grew up surrounded by artists and watched many aspiring actors and creatives flow in and out of our community. Growing up in such a creative environment sparked my interest in film making a songwriting. I’ve always been interested in acting, music came to me a little later in life. I was very reluctant to start songwriting but as soon as I wrote my first chorus, I was hooked. I independently released my first EP at the age of 15, and shortly after I began working as a writer for various producers and DJ’s in Los Angeles. I’ve been able to work with artists such as Gareth Emery, Christopher Tin, Jerome Isma-ae, Marcus Schultz, Tydi and Shane 54, among others. I’ve also had the honor of being able to play at venues all around LA such as Hotel Cafe, Room Five, and the Roxy. Recently, I’ve been lucky enough to meet producer Billy Lefler and start exploring different types of music which led to the creation of my second EP “Cinematic Love EP”.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. I consider myself very lucky and blessed for the opportunities that I have gotten over the years. Having a support system that encouraged me to pursue my dreams at a young age has definitely made everything I’ve accomplished possible. However, there were plenty of struggles along the way. Being a young woman in the entertainment industry always has its complications. Like many fellow woman and artists, I sometimes found myself in situations that made me feel uncomfortable or feel like I wasn’t being respected. When I was just starting out and I was young and a little too trusting. I would sometimes find myself in situations where I wasn’t taken seriously and was talked down to constantly by people who assumed that I was too naive to know that how they were treating me wasn’t professional or respectful. There were, and still are, moments where I feel like all of the effort and work isn’t worth it. It’s a constant balance of wanting to stay true to your artistry while also having to do things you don’t really love doing but are important parts of the job. It gets difficult and it comes and goes in waves, but it’s always worth it in the end.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a singer-songwriter as well as an actress and filmmaker. I grew up in LA and have been writing music and performing in venues around the city since I was 15, I’m most known for writing and performing on EDM songs for various DJ’s. I’ve also had the opportunity to be a recurring character on the TV show “Shameless” as well as the academy award-nominated movie “Ladybird”. It’s hard to decide what I’m most proud of. Since I was a little kid, my main goal has always been to pursue my dreams and whenever I can, to help people in need. Back when live shows were a thing in LA, I was always proud of my annual charity shows., I worked with Wounded Warriors for years and I cannot wait to get back to doing shows for them. I also have a lot of pride in the EDM songs I’ve written. It was something I used to be so nervous about and so reluctant to do. I used to (and sometimes still do) sit in sessions with producers and DJ’s and be so worried that the lyrics I’d come up with weren’t good enough that I would refuse to say them or sing them out loud, I’d leave sessions feeling defeated and silly for wasting everyone’s time. I’m definitely not completely over my nerves yet or as confident as I’d like to be but I am proud of the progress I’ve made. I think what makes me unique is my honestly in my lyrics as well as my musical diversity. I find it really hard to stay in my lane in regards to genre, which has always been a struggle throughout my career but now I feel like I’ve gotten to a place where I can embrace my different sides and styles.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
There are so many people in my life that deserve credit for where I am today. My mother and brother are both filmmakers and have produced, directed, and brought all of my music videos to life. My mom and I used to sit in our kitchen writing songs when I was a teenager. She was there helping me write “Hands” which ended up being the first EDM song I ever wrote that got radio airplay after it was picked up by Gareth Emery. My brother’s girlfriend Valerie has always been my biggest fan and cheerleader on social media, teaching me the ways of Instagram and helping me pose like a normal person in all of my photoshoots. My grandpa still writes me songs everyday and has always believed in me no matter what, I think my first ever fans were the people my grandpa would meet at car dealerships and doctor’s offices. There are just constantly so many people I owe my entire career to. The wonderful producers and musicians I’ve been able to work with over the years, the most recent being Billy Lefler who helped me create my new EP. He, and his family, have been a huge saving grace during the total freeze of 2020, and I honestly don’t know what I would be doing right now if I hadn’t met them.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.iamlondonthor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/londybobs/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/London-Thor-155523731299894
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6j1a2rDSJNnl3vRSQ7N4ow
