Caroline Polachek

From the first seconds of her latest album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, Caroline Polachek asserts that she is truly a once-in-a-generation artist. From her work in the indie band Chairlift to years of behind-the-scenes songwriting, she has worked hard over years to build a stellar music career – culminating in the pop opus Desire, already one of the best rated albums of 2023. On this episode of Switched on Pop, we look at Polachek’s career thus far, and talk to her about the intricacies of her latest.Songs Discussed Caroline Polachek - Desire, I Want To Turn Into You Caroline Polachek - So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings Chairlift - Bruises Ramona Lisa - Dominic Beyoncé - No Angel Danny L Harle, Caroline Polachek - Ashes of Love Charli XCX, Caroline Polachek - Tears CEP - Lilian’s Pavilion Caroline Polachek - Pretty in Possible Suzanne Vega - Tom’s Diner DNA remix Caroline Polachek - Welcome to my Island Caroline Polachek - Bunny Is A Rider Caroline Polachek - Smoke Caroline Polachek - Crude Drawing of An Angel Caroline Polachek - Butterfly Net Caroline Polachek - Sunset  Caroline Polachek - Fly To You Caroline Polachek - Hopedrunk Ever Asking Caroline Polachek - Billions Caroline Polachek - Blood And Butter Caroline Polachek - Butterfly Net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caroline Polachek chats about old people, stolen USB drives, Succession, bad interviews, power outages, Berlin, London, Burbank Whole Foods hot bar, favorite restaurants, music leakers, no label deal, editing videos, working with a team, Debating The Deftones, Lana love, and her iPod Nano commercial.

Caroline Polachek, pop musician with a code-switching pop-pastiche style, returns to KEXP to showcase songs from her newest record. Her music flows seamlessly through genres, styles, decades, and vibes, unifying the experience. They discuss the significance of the opening track as an anthem and explore deep emotional connection and the pain of separation. Caroline Polachek performs an introspective track called 'Sansa' with ethereal music, exploring themes of self-reflection and regret.