Presented by Goldenvoice: New Gold Standard
An Interview with thủy
January 21, 2025
We’re on cloud 11 after chatting with rising singer-songwriter thủy! Keep reading to learn about her tour essentials, guilty pleasures, dream date, and more.
What song from the new album are you most excited to perform live?
Because I am touring the wings album for the first time in North America, I’m honestly excited to perform them all! “D8” definitely has a very strong energy to it so currently I'm a little more excited to perform that one.
How do you like to start your day?
I like to start my day by hugging my dog and then grabbing a coffee. Once I feel like I finally woke up, I make sure to move my body. I’ve been loving hikes, walks, and strength training.
What’s your favorite way to unwind?
My favorite way to unwind is to spend time with family or rot on the couch watching my favorite show.
What’s a vice you want to give up?
A vice that I’ve been wanting to give up is to stop drinking alcohol altogether. It’s definitely been hard especially with the holidays, but that’s currently where my head is at in the new year.
What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
My favorite guilty pleasure is online shopping at 2am.
What’s your ideal date night?
My ideal date night is trying a new restaurant for the first time and then taking a stroll down the block to look at all the boutiques nearby.
Where do you feel the most inspired?
I feel the most inspired on my walks. I feel like my head is clear and all the creative juices start flowing.
What’s the last song you listened to (no cheating)?
I'm not sure if this is a song, but since I am currently in the process of preparing for the upcoming tour, I’ve been listening to a lot of the tour arrangements. So, I guess my own music lol.
What’s the last movie you watched?
Wicked was the last movie I watched, and it was the best movie I’ve watched in a very long time. Highly recommend!
What’s the last show you binged?
The last show that I binged was called No Good Deed on Netflix.
What’s a book you most recently finished?
I'm going to be honest – I didn’t finish reading the book, but the last book that I started reading was called How to Fight.
What’s something that always makes you smile?
My dog! Always!
What’s something that always makes you cry?
My dog lol.
What are three of your tour essentials?
My protein bars, hot water for tea, and my own pillow from home!
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Everything you ever worried about never happened, so why are you worrying. That’s helped me a lot with my anxiety about the future.
If you could switch lives with someone (living or dead) for the day, who would it be and why?
I honestly don’t want to switch lives with anyone. I’m happy living the life I’m living.
If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing instead?
I think I would be a chef or an entrepreneur.
What’s a hidden talent you have?
Honestly, singing was my hidden talent for so long. But maybe organizing lol.
What’s your favorite memory from this year so far?
Since the year just started, my favorite memory so far has really just been spending time at home before the chaos starts. People may not know this because on the exterior I seem like such an outgoing person, but I love being a homebody and I love having my little routines throughout the day. It’s been nice slowing down and taking time to plan and spend quality time with the people I love.
Favorite Goldenvoice venue or memory?
Nights back home at The Warfield. That’s one of my favorite Goldenvoice venues because it’s in my hometown. The energy was crazy, and it was the first time I ever sold out a venue of that size.
What’s your go-to bar or hangout spot in LA?
I’m such a homebody, but when I decide to go outside, I’ll usually be at Community Goods grabbing a coffee or at the Americana mall.
What’s your favorite restaurant?
Currently, it’s Mirate in Los Feliz.
In-N-Out order?
Hamburger with whole grilled onions, ketchup instead of spread, and add chilies. Plus, fries well done. The only way to do it!
Favorite way to spend 24 hours in LA?
My favorite way to spend 24 hours in LA is to start the morning off with a hike, then grab a latte at my favorite coffee spot, and go shopping at some local boutiques.
Hot take about the city?
People in LA are usually very nice but can seem standoffish because they’re shy.
Least favorite place to go?
Sometimes I hate going to the Erewhon in Studio City. It feels like a high school reunion.
If you had to pick a neighborhood that most embodies your personality, which would it be?
Studio city! Super chill but very active.
Favorite hidden gem/local business?
Joon Shabu Shabu in Glendale! Such a hidden gem and owned by some really sweet people. I always come here after a long tour!
