Paulina Vo Does It All for the Spice Girls

Today, host and future high school teacher Russ Stone chats with Paulina Vo, an eclectic and brilliant indie/pop songwriter, sample maker, and producer from New Orleans. 

As a child, Paulina would walk around writing music out loud, inspired primarily by Vietnamese karaoke and the Spice Girls. Eventually, she convinced her Dad, a man who played the bass in a Beatles cover band in Vietnam, to get her a guitar so she could bring a new dimension to her acoustic pre-teen girl band. She learned two chords and started playing with sounds in Garage band and Logic, and then adult Paulina created a sample pack. 

The artist has an impressive catalogue of award winning music. She's scored films, played all around New York, and has been recognized among the top sound creators in the city. Paulina is so cool, guys. She has a unique sound and an incredibly fun, exciting energy that makes you a fan before you've even heard her songs. Fortunately for you, a new die hard-Vo-head, the music more than holds up.

In this episode, the two talk about creativity in lockdown, how excited they are to get back to riding the smelly subway, celebrating big victories (like making dinner), and video game music. 

Also: we are pairing this episode with some glacial sounds and Thai Tea ice cream.

To keep up with Paulina, visit her website and follow her on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
 
Song Featured: "Sweetie"

Released February 11, 2021
Performed, written, and produced by Paulina Vo
Co-produced by Dragi Ivanov
Drums: Kevin Pierson
Recording Engineer: Danny Bobby
Mixing: Vira Byramji
Mastering: Raelynn Janicke
Creative Direction: Paulina Vo and Chris Laine
Recorded in the study and Morocco Studios (rip) in Brooklyn and New York City.