Paulina Logan: Learn

Paulina Logan is a California-based singer/songwriter who creates and performs an eclectic mix of folk/pop/rock music. She released her first full-length record WALLFLOWER independently in 2007 and the IF YOU TRY EP in 2009. She is currently writing and recording her new album, NEED THIS LIKE BREATHING.

Paulina's songs are in rotation on radio stations throughout the world and many have found homes on internationally-released compilation CDs, including Bad Girls Don’t Cry, which also features Duffy and the late Amy Winehouse. Her songs are featured in many films, including Broken Roads, Leaving Limbo, and Secrets in the Snow. She also contributed music to the award-winning documentary Citizen Mayor.

Paulina has been featured in a variety of magazines and blogs, including Awaken Music, Guitar Living, and Indie Update. She is endorsed by Daisy Rock Guitars and recently won first place in the acoustic category at the Rising Stars Competition. Paulina tours regularly and has opened for a variety of artists, including folk singer John Craigie, alternative rock artist Gilli Moon, and pop boy band O-Town.

FILM PLACEMENTS

The 7th Song (an ISMP film) (2011) features "Ain't Got Much Use For You" (plays when Olivia is performing at the bar)
Olivia and Ian must come to terms with their past.

The Art of Women (2010) features "Stay"
A narrative feature that tells the fictional story of five women artists in New York, Los Angeles and Washington DC. Told in five, separate vignettes, the characters each overcome artistic obstacles by using their bodies as artistic expression. Heavily driven by music from female bands and musicians, this provocative film explores the boundaries and definitions of art.

Breathe: Phoenix Down Redux (2013) features "Shut the Door" (plays during the flight scenes) and "Breathe (Acoustic)" (plays after the plane crash)
Value of life is sometimes overlooked during war.

Broken Roads (2012) features "Lovely"
Broken Roads is a contrasted portrait of life, dealing with loss, a journey of rediscovery and the hills climbed which forever change us.

Citizen Mayor (2010) features instrumental versions of "Too Far Gone" and "Stay"
Seven novice candidates race for the Seattle's top job against a nationally recognized, well-funded incumbent. Only one opponent is politically savvy, but all are tenacious when facing the far-reaching political grip held by the city's current mayor. Hopes, dreams, fears and concerns are revealed as the question of whether, out of a pack of underdog candidates, one will emerge as the next mayor of Seattle.

Final Recourse (2013) features "Devil's Got My Soul"
A wealthy high powered woman suffers a horrible tragedy after which she descends into substance abuse,turning her back on her family. She later discovers that someone close to her may be behind her subsequent abduction and kidnapping.

Fragile World (2014) features "Tangled"
A lonely interior decorator with a history of delusions falls for a dashing stranger who may or may not be real. The film ponders the depths of human loss, the fragile framework of the human mind, and the road to emotional and spiritual healing.

The Giant Steel Wall (2012) features "L.A." (plays during the end sequence and the closing credits)
In this highly entertaining, funny and motivational documentary, comedians and writers Steven D. Snyder and Brandon W. Montgomery search for a literary agent in Hollywood in order to get their T.V. pilots on air.

Inside Out (2012) features "Lovely"
A powerful story of two young men, born & raised on different sides of town. When adversity alters their lives, one becomes the opposite of who he used to be, and one becomes the opposite of who he was supposed to be.

Leaving Limbo (2012) features "Forever"
A young woman on the brink of a bright future whose dreams are destroyed by a car wreck that leaves her in a coma for nineteen years. Her attempt to "fix shambles" at age 38 only leads to further heartbreak.

A Little Conversation (2013) features "Shut the Door" (plays when Leonard is driving) and "I Hate 3am" (plays during the end credits
A Little Conversation follows a contract killer out on a last minute job where he encounters some unforeseen complications that end tragically for some parties involved and comically for others.

Obsessive (2015) features "For the Moon"
Kara has it all but when all she ever has is taken away in one instant, her life and the lives of others around her will never be the same again.

Rotkappchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood (2009) features “Disturbing Behavior”
From director Harry Sparks comes this modern update of a classic fairy tale unlike any you have seen before. Rotkäppchen: The Blood of Red Riding Hood is the story of a German teenage girl named Rose who is brought to America by her mother to stay with her Grandmother. Soon, Rose discovers that she just does not fit in at her new school and retreats into her own fantasy world of her favorite childhood story.

Secrets in the Fall (2013) features "Forever"
The anticipated sequel to Secrets in the Snow.

Secrets in the Snow (2012) features "Lovely"
On this particular Friday morning the students of Eastbrook High are arriving at school to complete their final exams before the Christmas Holiday. But what began as a December snowfall quickly becomes a threatening winter storm, and school is dismissed for the day. The students who are unable to arrange transportation before the storm grows are forced to remain in the school gym. The six familiar strangers are the only students remaining as the outdoor conditions worsen and the doors are locked. Wills are tested, friendships are created, and secrets are revealed as they realize they must rely on each other to make it through the night.

Speed Record (2011) features instrumental versions of "Forever" and "L.A." (used as the score) and full version of "L.A." (plays during closing credits)
AirShares and Cirrus team up to set a new world speed record in an SR-22T and MyFlyGuys.com is there to document the event.

Standing Up (2010) features "Shut the Door" (plays during the final scene and into the closing credits)
A short film from Albert Buixade Farre.

Tequila Sunrise (2010) features "Too Far Gone" (plays during the opening credits) and "Write You As Song" (plays during the pool table scene)
A lonely and recently married truck driver contemplates leaving his family behind after encountering a beautiful stranger on the road.

Vampire Movie (aka Snoopy Green's Vampire Movie) (2011) features "Too Far Gone" and an acoustic demo version of "Breathe"
Vlad doesn't want to be lord of the vampires. He definitely doesn't want to have sex with his evil sister Zara on his father's casket or to stab their father and drink his blood to complete the ritual. So he sneaks off to LA to become an actor. Using his vampire powers, he gets a role in a bad little movie and befriends his acerbic, pill-popping, costar, Betty. Zara comes after Vlad, recruiting Betty to assist with the ritual, but Betty has aspirations of her own.

When Love Comes Home (2011) features “Forever,” "Sorry," and "Near"
Kevin Bauer is hopelessly in love with Clair, a college girlfriend who one day up and disappears. She leaves him heartbroken and confused, with only a letter indicating that she needed to get away and move on. Our story picks up ten years later. Having found a new love, Clair moves back to Charlotte to settle down and get married. Now Kevin is faced dealing with the past, a daughter he never knew of, and his long lost love marrying another.

TELEVISION & WEB SERIES PLACEMENTS

Assassins episode 1x02 Keggers and Kidnappers (2011) features "For the Moon" (plays when Kat sees the guy by the doorway)
Assassins episode 1x08 The Grand Assassins Prize (2011) features "Sorry" (plays after Lydia is interviewed on-camera)
Assassins is an action-comedy web series that premiered on comediva.com in 2011. In a game of water gun warfare, ice queen Lydia is pitted against her popular archnemesis, Todd Jenkins. As Presidents of opposing business fraternities, Todd and Lydia are natural enemies – but a growing attraction between them threatens to complicate their goals in the game.

The Baby Wait episode 1x01 Mark and Paul/Genavieve (2012) features an instrumental version of "Lovely" (plays when Mark and Paul are discussing the name of the baby, around the one minute mark)
The series tracks the emotional journey with a primary focus on an agonizing period, unknown to most people but common to many adoptions, where the birth mom has the option to take her child back from the prospective adoptive family.

Bid and Destroy episode 1x11 Campus Cash Cow (2012) features an instrumental version of "Disturbing Behavior" (plays when the crew explores the attic, around 7:28)
Gives viewers an unprecedented look into the cutthroat, rough and demanding world of demolition, by following the crew of New Hampshire's Danley Demo as they bid to take on jobs throughout New England.

Diary of a Wedding Planner episode 1x03 Always a Planner, Never a Bride (2011) features “L.A.” (plays when Khristy and Rachel are preparing the wedding favors) and "Forever" (plays when Khristy and Mike are walking away from the car and throughout the scene in Khristy's apartment)
A scripted comedic web series about a lovable Wedding Planner named Khristy who moves from a small town to Los Angeles in order to "plan in the big leagues" and find love herself. Weddings can bring out both the best in people and the worst in people and Khristy takes it all in stride! This series follows her as she tries to navigate her life, love and livelihood while sharing her secret thoughts on her crazy profession via her video diary.

Freedom: The Series (2011) features "Wallflower" (plays during the trailer)
Freedom: The Series is set in a sci-fi western universe, where an ex-soldier turned bounty hunter gets sent to bring back a girl that manages to turn his whole world upside down.

Hollywood Girl episode 1x05 Code Red Carpet (2011) features “L.A.” (plays during the opening scene)
Hollywood Girl episode 1x06 Limp of Shame (2011) features "Forever" (plays while the girls are talking in Quinn's kitchen)
Created by Courtney Zito, and based on her real life experiences in Los Angeles, Hollywood Girl follows the comically blundering, yet inspirationally uplifting, life of celebrity hopeful, and beautiful disaster, Quinn Monroe. A self-proclaimed cliché (aspiring actress by day and waitress by night), Quinn feels her dreams of silver screen stardom actualizing as a waking nightmare of never-ending obstacles and roadblocks. Broke, tired, confused and, constantly tripping over her mark, she's literally bruised, at times self-deprecating, but delightfully determined and never defeated. With life, heart, spirit and the carefree, fun-loving support of her three best friends, Quinn looks past the setbacks and black-and-blues to see her shining star on the walk of fame, which to her isn't too far ahead.

Orange Juice in Bishop's Garden episode 5x05 Signed, Sealed, and Delivered (2012) features “Breathe (Acoustic)” (plays after Alex hangs up the phone and continues through the closing credits and the following two episodes)
Teen web series: Growing up & getting down in the grunge-era. Set & shot in D.C.

Osiris: The Series episode 1xTBA Season One Episode TBA (2011) features (TBA)
The series follows the title character “Osiris”, a man with an eternally extended warranty on life. He can never stay dead. If killed, he resurrects in EXACTLY 37 minutes, every time.

Regulators episode 1x04 S1E04 (2013) features "Write You As Song" (plays when D'Art is discussing her father, starting at the 2:37 mark)
Regulators episode 1x12 S1E12 (2013) features "Without You" and "Wallflower" (plays TBA)
In a steam punk future, a group of outlaws tries to save their nation from a corrupt religious leader.

Say Yes to the Dress episode The Big Day Special: Kelly (2012) features an instrumental version of “Forever” (plays when the bride and groom are discussing jewelry options, around the 7:00 mark)
Part fashion show, part bridal story, part family therapy, we uncover the hurdles every staff member faces to make each bride completely satisfied on what may be the single most important day of their lives.

Teen Mom episode 3x02 To Be With You (2011) features an instrumental version of “Write You As Song” (plays when Maci and her mother are discussing Maci's future, around the 22:30 mark)
This MTV series follows the real lives of four teenage moms as they face the challenges of young motherhood.

Underclassed episode 1x01 Hungarian Chicks (2010) features “Too Far Gone” (plays during the opening scene)
Adj./Verb- A blatant display of social inequality while in the surroundings of utmost class; beneath that which is classy.

ALBUM CUTS

II Big's 2011 album GIT UP AND GO features “Blue Panther” (backing vocals)

Whether they’re playing a smoky little bar in their hometown of Ukiah or before 5,000 opening for legendary rockers in the outdoor theatre of Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Kelseyville, the dynamic fivesome puts on a show worthy of their status as regional legends.

Gilli Moon's 2010 album THE STILLNESS features “Moon” (co-write)

Gilli Moon's latest music creation, THE STILLNESS (her 6th album) speaks of arriving at a place of inner-ease and personal strength, of self-knowing and understanding. It talks of harmony, and peace (personal and world), of passion and prophesies, of harmony and conflict, of assurance and doubt, of love and loss... (the dual meanings of life and existence in this world that we all can't deny.)

COMPILATIONS & SOUNDTRACKS

Secrets in the Snow soundtrack (2012) features “Lovely”

HOTgirl Mixtape (2011) features “Wallflower”

Ecoute Fashion (2011) features “L.A.”

Rockin' the Mistletoe (2010) features “Not Alone At Christmas”

GoGirls MusicFest (2010) features “Wallflower”

Rock Gone Wild (2010) features “Shut the Door”

Songsalive! Vol. 10 (2010) features "Too Far Gone"

Blow Up Vol. 2 (2010) features “Wallflower”

Free Lap Dances Vol. 5 (2009) features “Sorry”

Rotkappchen soundtrack (2009) features “Disturbing Behavior”

Daisy Rock Summertime Playlist (2009) features “Near”

Women in Music (2009) features “Stay”

Busta Vol. 7 (2009) features “Wallflower”

Mad Love Sweet Love (2009) features “Sorry” and “Too Far Gone”

Bad Girls Don’t Cry (2008) features “Sorry” and “Too Far Gone”

Females on Fire Vol. 3 (2008) features “Disturbing Behavior”

PODCAST/RADIO/TELEVISION APPEARANCES

Friends of Dan Music Podcast
Part listening party of songs, part interview. This is the debut episode! You can also subscribe to this podcast at iTunes.

Banana Peel Radio
My interview with Jeffrey Rubin of Banana Peel Radio.

Laser Dog Podcast
This is my first appearance on Laser Dog Radio! It's part listening party of songs from "If You Try," part interview. Plus music from other great artists!

Laser Dog Podcast
This is my second appearance on Laser Dog Radio!

Flat Cat Radio
My hour-long appearance on Flat Cat Radio! Hosted by Brooke Trout, filling in for Dave Strauss. Part interview, part live performance, part listening party.

The Vicki Wagner Show
Part One of my appearance on The Vicki Wagner Show.

The Vicki Wagner Show
Part Two of my appearance on The Vicki Wagner Show.