Q&A: Fedge Brings Queer Healing to the Dancefloor with “Invisible to You”
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEW
☆ BY SHEVON GREENE ☆
WITH SHIMMERING SYNTHS AND LYRICS THAT CUT DEEP — San Francisco-based artist Fedge is creating a space for healing, honesty, and queer Asian American stories in pop. His new single, “Invisible to You,” is a bold and danceable track, yet it faces themes often unspoken, including fetishization, emotional invisibility, and the ache of unrequited queer love.
Although the production shines with bright ‘80s-inspired energy, the lyrics reveal a heavier theme: the repeated pain of giving yourself to people who refuse to fully see you. For Fedge, songwriting is a process of reclamation. It’s about moving through shame and silence into self-worth; not only for himself, but for anyone who’s felt like a secret rather than a choice.
Co-written with Kevin Burke and produced by Griffiki, “Invisible to You” blends a multitude of topics that might be considered “taboo,” yet the lyrics could be translatable to anyone’s own experience. It’s also one of the lead singles from Fedge’s upcoming EP Through It All, a project centered on growth, self-love, and familial reflection.
The Luna Collective chatted with Fedge about reclaiming his narrative, blending sad lyrics with dancefloor joy, and what listeners can expect from his new era.
Read below to learn more about “Invisible to You” and the emotional layers that make it unforgettable.
LUNA: Do you mind introducing yourself to our readers?
FEDGE: Sure! I’m Fedge, a queer Taiwanese American singer-songwriter based in San Francisco. A lot of my music is about healing. Writing helps me process things, and I hope it helps others too—whether that’s navigating the queer experience or unpacking things like fetishization or falling for closeted men.
LUNA: That’s awesome. It definitely feels like you’re touching on taboo subjects people don’t often explore in music. The title of your new single alone is so powerful—”Invisible to You.” When did you know it was the phrase that captured the heart of the song?
FEDGE: Pretty early on. The chorus was the first thing we wrote, and I already had this closeted guy in mind. We’d only meet in private—never in public. I felt completely invisible. But it’s universal—it doesn’t have to be a closeted guy. It could be someone who only hits you up at night and won’t be seen with you in daylight.
LUNA: Totally. That kind of emotional invisibility is so relatable—being someone’s secret but never their choice. How did writing the song help you process or reclaim that experience?
FEDGE: It helped me recognize a pattern—I kept giving myself to emotionally unavailable men, hoping I could “change” them. I think a lot of people fall into that. But while writing it, I knew I wanted the song to ultimately be empowering. The bridge is a turning point: “One day somebody’s gonna love me—not just at first sight.” That line pushes against fetishization. I want to be loved for my personality, not for being Asian. And I want listeners to feel that too—you deserve more than crumbs.
LUNA: That message definitely comes through. I also love the line, “Exotic for you, erotic for you, don’t want to be a narcotic for you.” It’s catchy but also striking. Can you talk more about that?
FEDGE: Yeah—I wrote that with a few things in mind. “Exotic for you” speaks to the racial fetishization I’ve experienced, and my Asian friends have too. “Erotic for you” is about the closeted guy who only wanted to hook up. And “narcotic for you” reflects how that whole dynamic became a kind of drug—he wasn’t dealing with his identity, just using our connection as a temporary fix. It was a cycle that never moved forward.
LUNA: Thank you for breaking that down. Songs about fetishization and invisibility are rare, maybe because the topics are hard to talk about. What made you feel ready to write and release something this honest?
FEDGE: Honestly, I was scared. Some people told me not to write about race because it’s “taboo,” especially in America. But I realized it’s not talked about enough—especially not by Asian Americans in pop. There aren’t that many of us in the industry, and I felt a responsibility to represent my community, my experience. This song is also a message to closeted people: do the work, love yourself. It gets better.
LUNA: Have you heard from listeners who related to that?
FEDGE: Yes—and it’s meant so much. Even though the song’s only been out for a little while, I’ve gotten messages from people saying they finally felt seen. Some felt fetishized, some said they’d never heard this kind of story in pop. It’s been really affirming.
LUNA: That’s incredible. I feel like when people from all kinds of backgrounds can find their own version of that experience in the song, it makes the message even more powerful.
FEDGE: Totally.
LUNA: The track was produced by Griffiki and co-written with Kevin Burke. What did that collaboration look like?
FEDGE: Griffiki’s my producer, and Kevin’s my co-writer—he was actually my guitar teacher. I started taking lessons with him, and eventually he suggested we try songwriting. “Invisible to You” was one of the first songs we wrote together. I’d just flown back from the holidays, feeling inspired after watching the Avicii documentary. I wanted to write something upbeat and dancey. At first, it was going to be EDM-inspired, but I was also listening to a lot of Chappell Roan, Chloe Qisha, and ‘80s synth pop. So when we got into production, I asked Griffiki if we could lean into that vibe.
LUNA: That’s so cool—it’s wild to think the song started with EDM in mind. I love where it landed. I’m curious, what does your songwriting process usually look like?
FEDGE: It usually starts with a feeling or story. Something will weigh on me long enough that I feel like the only way to process it is to write it down. That’s how most of my songs come to life.
LUNA: Those kinds of emotions usually lead to the most powerful songs. Were there any other artists or pop moments that inspired “Invisible to You”?
FEDGE: Sonically, Chloe Qisha’s first EP was a big influence—produced by Rob Milton, who’s also worked with Holly Humberstone and Flowerovlove. His synth-heavy, upbeat style really inspired the production. I was also listening to a lot of Remi Wolf, Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own,” and Chappell Roan. That “dance-cry” vibe definitely shaped the sound.
LUNA: The single is part of your upcoming EP, Through It All. How does “Invisible to You” fit into the bigger story?
FEDGE: The EP is about growing up and healing past traumas. One of those is the gay experience—falling for people who don’t want you. This track represents part of that healing: realizing my worth and choosing to love myself.
LUNA: Healing arcs in music always resonate. What can listeners expect from the rest of the EP?
FEDGE: You’ll hear more about family dynamics, especially my relationship with my parents. One of the songs sounds like a love song, but it’s actually about them. Sonically, it leans more into pop rock and indie pop. I’m still figuring out my sound, so I’m experimenting. But it all ties into that central theme of healing.
LUNA: I’m excited to hear it. This is such a great time for artistic exploration. Since this song helped you reclaim parts of yourself, where do you feel most empowered now as an artist?
FEDGE: I feel most empowered in being able to help others heal. I could keep these songs to myself and work through things privately, but I believe there’s value in sharing them. We’re all trying to figure things out, and if my music can make someone feel less alone, then I’ve done what I set out to do.
