Debbie Gibson - One Step Closer

What this video is

Released July 16, 2021, 'One Step Closer' marked Debbie Gibson's return as a singles artist after roughly two decades away from original pop studio output. The track was co-written with Grammy-winning producer Tracy Young and consciously invoked the retro-disco aesthetic Gibson described as 'throwback style of Dua Lipa and Kylie Minogue.' Its release coincided with a cultural moment of post-pandemic euphoria and a…

Why it matters

Represents the early-2020s wave of heritage pop artists successfully pivoting to adult contemporary dance-pop. 'One Step Closer' demonstrated that Gibson's songwriting and commercial instincts—first recognized when 'Foolish Beat' made her the youngest female artist to write, produce, and perform a…

The director

Los Angeles and NYC-based celebrity music photographer and music video director operating under the Spanos Photo banner. Career credits include music videos for Chris Isaak, Katherine Jenkins, Matt Cardle, Margaret Cho, and multiple Debbie Gibson projects…