Checking in With… Jen Pague of Vita and Woolf

In times of crisis, it’s more important than ever to check in on your friends and loved ones. Here at XPN, we’re Checking In With our extended musical family to see how they’re holding up during the Coronavirus quarantine…and what music has kept them grounded. Today, Rachel Del Sordo chats with Jen Pague of Vita and the Woolf.

Jen Pague is the creative force behind LA by-way-of Philly pop outfit Vita and the Woolf.  Their new album Anna Ohio comes out on May 8th, and is available for preorder through the bands record label Tender Loving Empire. Since the Coronavirus quarantine took effect, Pague has been keeping busy by focusing on art and using livestream as a new way to connect with the band’s fanbase during this time of isolation. Vita and the Woolf will be going live on Twitch, Youtube and Instagram Live every Thursday PST. 

Favorite Song Of All Time: “There There” by Radiohead

“Obviously that is such a difficult question to answer, but that song is just so hauntingly beautiful. I love the layers, the consistent drum beat, the build up to the end, the chorus. The song reminds me of fall leaves, the smell of fire, and mischievous adolescence.”

Song That Raises Your Spirits: “Cattails” by Big Thief

“It reminds me of riding my bike in the spring. It reminds me of the smell of Jasmine. In LA, spring is my favorite time of year. Everywhere you go, the smell of Jasmine permeates through the air and it just makes me feel good. I listened to this song on repeat when it came out last year. “

Song You’re Most Proud of Working On: “Home” by Vita and the Woolf

“There’s a song called ‘Home’ off my new album which is set to come out this summer. I feel like the chorus of that song is well crafted and catchy. I of course am always super critical of my stuff once it’s done, and ‘Home’ isn’t exempt from that, however I am proud of that song.”