Caroline Ho
Caroline Ho’s got one of those wild resumes that reads like she’s lived three lifetimes before hitting her mid-twenties. Seriously—she was already composing at seven. Most kids that age can barely tie their shoes, let alone crank out their first orchestral piece before they’re a teenager. And yeah, that piece actually premiered internationally when she was just thirteen. No pressure, right?
After nailing her degree at Yale (honors, because of course), she jumped straight into the big leagues. We’re talking mentorship from Marco Beltrami, the guy behind the scores for The Hurt Locker, Logan, and Scream. If that’s not enough, she’s worked with Ryan Lott from Son Lux. Oh, and she’s already contributed music to A Quiet Place: Day One and American Horror Stories, teaming up with Alexis Grapsas. Not exactly small potatoes.
2024? Massive year for her. She scored Mother of the Bride for Netflix—yeah, the one directed by Mark Waters (the Mean Girls and Freaky Friday guy). And apparently, Netflix isn’t done with her yet; she’s got another feature coming in 2025. Her music’s already hit major festivals like TIFF and Tribeca, so her name’s basically everywhere right now.
What makes her sound pop? She stirs in her classical chops, blending live strings—both acoustic and electric—plus inventive production and her signature piano vibes. It’s all got this fresh, cinematic edge. And if you’re wondering, she’s repped by First Artists Management, so she’s in good hands.