Caroline Polachek on desire, going viral online and starting a solo career in her 30s

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Caroline Polachek has been called one of this generation's most experimental pop artists. Her latest album, Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, is her second record as a solo artist, but her seventh overall. She sits down with Tom Power to talk about her compelling creative process, her viral song So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings, and more.
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - New Album Talk - Desire, I Want to Turn Into You
05:19 - Acid Trip x Céline Dion
08:46 - Limitations & Questioning Genre
11:28 - Early Music
16:00 - Data Moshing & Kanye West Beef
17:40 - Going Solo
19:04 - Dido Collaboration
22:20 - Favourite Song on New Album
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@letsalllovelein 10 ай бұрын

The way that this woman speaks just screams out that she's full of genuine intellect, open-mindedness and raw insight. Words can't describe how much I admire her.

@michaelsevilla3697 5 ай бұрын

so true caroline is wise beyond her years

@PromptStreamer 3 ай бұрын

Yeah she has become a musical idol of mine in almost a few days.

@NeonRadarMusic Жыл бұрын

What I admire the most about her is her doing her own thing in her mid-30s. It says a lot about the culture that 30s is 'too old' for a lot of people. Why should more life experience be a hindrance in any way?

@LOL2CB 10 ай бұрын

Same!!

@hdng1984 9 ай бұрын

As someone in his late 30's, it makes me so happy that new music that completely sweeps me off my feet doesnt necessarily need to be created from someone in their twenties.

@morgenlefay 9 ай бұрын

It’s sad when someone’s age is the main thing people are saying about anyone…when a scientist makes a breakthrough nobody talks about their age unless they’re ridiculously young (in their teens) which is atypical. If age or dating is all anyone has to say about you, your contributions to the world probably don’t matter as much as it’s hyped to seem. An illusory bubble. This much is proven when on twitter, something with as little as 1.5k tweets is “trending” & blown out the wazoo as if it’s the center of the world. Or fashion magazines mostly nobody reads are posited as the center of some ‘cool world’ everyone should aspire to & everyone is on the outside looking in. Obsolete societies.

@reyak6774 8 ай бұрын

she is in her late 30s

@mydogsareneat 7 ай бұрын

I lost about 6 years of my 20s to injury and illness. I am 30. I fully entirely do not plan for this to be the rest of my life. Bring it on, ive gotten through much worse than "ouu my backs a lil sore"

@Trevenus 9 ай бұрын

I'm 23 and already felt like I'm left behind because I didn't become a good enough artist yet. She making it while being 30 makes me happy and gives me power.

@Pyroific 7 ай бұрын

its never too late to follow your dreams

@Gr4cchus 7 ай бұрын

Definitely you have power and it's never too late. That being said her band was big enough to be featured on a major ipod commercial in the mid 2000s, so she is certainly not just getting established now.

@_observado 7 ай бұрын

She's a light for us late 20s too, I live in a country where being an artist takes too much and I'm not there yet, so she's a hopeful figure

@PantsaBear 6 ай бұрын

Yeah 23 is still crazy young. Some people are "successful" by then, but most others arent. Is never a race

@mamikOmotto 6 ай бұрын

shes 38

@victorchambers8935 Жыл бұрын

So incredible to hear her talk about "finding limitations inspiring." There's such a strong sense of self imbued in everything she says

@missrobinson1212 Жыл бұрын

“who is the you?” THAT I SING TO WHEN THE HOUSE IS EMPTY

@sydneychislett Жыл бұрын

YOU OPEN THE DOOR TO ANOTHER DOOR TO ANOTHER DOOR

@arcadia14 Жыл бұрын

AND I'M RUNNING THROUGH TO YOU

@bussythrobbing2 Жыл бұрын

AND WE’RE WAKING UP SORE AND DIZZY

@jaydohaydoh Жыл бұрын

@@bussythrobbing2 FROM A TINNeh conCUSSIONN🤯💃🏻

@itsmattq Жыл бұрын

@@jaydohaydoh and the rainfall makes you miss me

@julz3913 Жыл бұрын

Woman of visual imagery, she's so genius when speaking, you can really tell she's hand-on when she made this album, very symbolical in every detail. Shes a mother

@karupe9982 11 ай бұрын

As a person with low self esteem i apreciate how she is so sure yet kind, not wanting to discuss or fight yet so acertive and fiery i love her!!

@steelguts777 Жыл бұрын

I love hearing this woman speak - such a soothing tone to her voice but she also speaks with an elegance that's almost beyond her years. one of my fav newer artists

@Alexcamacho97 Жыл бұрын

I feel so incredibly validated having Pretty in Possible be my favorite song too 😭

@RyanStorey1231 Жыл бұрын

She is spot on about Dido and her "comforting presence". Something Dido always captured really well was this sort of quiet melancholy or sadness. Her music was somber and oftentimes sad, but it was never overwrought or melodramatic. It was just this quiet stillness that was still warm and comforting. And that really resonated with me as a depressed teenager and still resonates with me as I near my 30s.

@Shade3million 4 ай бұрын

I love that ❤

@dmitryk2905 Жыл бұрын

I wanted this interview to never stop. Is anyone else completely mesmerized by Caroline?

@coolface5635 Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely I am like so intrigued by her and I think she is just naturally hot

@AsadDelRey Жыл бұрын

🙋‍♂️

@jonathankoepersonal 9 ай бұрын

Huge crush.

@Joppevrslmn 6 ай бұрын

@@jonathankoepersonali don’t think that’s what they meant LMAO

@mookiiieeee 6 ай бұрын

I like her but she is cringey to me 🤷🏻‍♂️ every girl in New York and Los Angeles is like this.

@Adama_Now Жыл бұрын

I love when artists are TRUE artists 🥰

@rivuperson Жыл бұрын

Just here to show some love for the song 'Sunset' and cry a little (maybe a lot) about Dido's verse on 'Fly To You' which legitimately made me cry on the road while listening to it. What a "comforting presence" indeed!

@bbbrucebaker Жыл бұрын

The interviewer is great, the discussion is great, Caroline Polachek is great (huge). This synergy makes me enjoy music interviews again. thanks.

@bestebassist 6 ай бұрын

Tom is one of the best!

@jacksonflower8045 Жыл бұрын

Thinking of women who started successful solo careers in their 30s, Björk immediately comes to mind. Both such singular minds, here's to hoping Caroline goes down as just as legendary an artist!

@justpixelven Жыл бұрын

But bjork was is a child star

@siddharthbasu817 2 ай бұрын

debut was '93 she was 28

@alimohammed01 Жыл бұрын

she is that nerd girl in her music and in the way she describe everything about her.... a true artist ❤

@slhardis Жыл бұрын

Caroline is truly an artist. Her energy and creativity feel so captivating and authentic- her music seems to come from a spiritual realm deep within the soul. I couldn’t stop my eyes from welling up and my heart from bursting out of my chest when I saw her live for the first time.

@philipgardiner2003 6 ай бұрын

Where and when did you see her live? I can imagine it was epic. She reminds me of Tori Amos and Aimee Mann, but totally unique, authentic and in “command” of her own creative genius.

@thesweetprince 3 ай бұрын

She reminds me A lot of Imogen Heap. Both true artists who seem completely immersed in every aspect of their craft. What a collab that would be… if it hasn’t already happened 🤔

@willib7584 Жыл бұрын

I love her so much, what she said and admited about being dropped out by her previous label and that being the best thing happening to her in her entire life was moving to hear.

@marinabottaro1853 Жыл бұрын

There's nobody like her, I lover when she said "when u let go of coolness" "I don't think about genre", "let go of aesthetic" That's it

@IbokRock811 7 ай бұрын

I love how much she respects and genuinely loves those that came before her - Dido, Celine Dion - I think that’s often the mark of a great artist!! ❤

@FedericoNuzzo1988 11 ай бұрын

I think I love her. Most of her songs have deep meanings, awesome vocal performances, stunning visuals (and full of symbolisms). She has really something special, I'm sure she is going to have a unstoppable career.

@juan0806 Жыл бұрын

I just saw her in Tempe AZ. Amazing as usual. My third time seeing her live. She is A performer ❤

@complex3dh3art Жыл бұрын

Such a good interview really enjoyed the flow of the conversation. I love how she describes her experiences with this new album and her past experiences. Also exact feels about dido❤

@julianabecerra6464 Жыл бұрын

Saw Caroline for the second time last night and she blew me away as always ❤️. I’m obsessed with Desire, and her incredible mind. Love hearing her thought process and admire her steadfast nature. Chairlift, Ramona Lisa, Caroline- visual and sonic wonders. A pure artist. Also, PC music forever!

@nobodymindset Жыл бұрын

Hearing her talk matches the vibe i get from her music. Unique, organic. Someone that understands even the language and diction you use is coloring the canvas. Art is a vibe.

@Seraph821 Жыл бұрын

Loved the discussion of genre and it really shows in her work and the work she did with Chairlift. SO many different influences that blow people's minds because she refuses to stay within the lines

@emilyjohnson7788 Жыл бұрын

Caroline is beyond any expression of cool and totally embodies a true expression of heart, to use her own words about a song of hers, to describe her.

@Missjunebugfreak Жыл бұрын

Caroline's music is really wonderful and I'm glad to hear her talk about it more in depth about in this interview.

@onmyceiling 10 ай бұрын

god she’s so inspiring in the way that she just is. it’s effortless

@Justsaying112 Жыл бұрын

I loved that talk … one of the best I have heard

@tangentpuppet Жыл бұрын

So happy to watch this. Thank you! 💖💖

@nicholasprincipe521 Жыл бұрын

A visionary of an artist and a phenomenal performer! Great interview.

@TheNivKo Жыл бұрын

Finally a pop artist who is smart, articulate, and is able to create her own stuff rather than being pulled by the strings. I love her!

@o0alias0o Жыл бұрын

She hates genre. You literally put her in a pop box

@TheNivKo Жыл бұрын

@@o0alias0o I plead the fifth

@twentytwenty8653 Жыл бұрын

@@o0alias0o genre is for the fans, artists dont really need to consider it unless they are a&rs maybe

@gorgiestar Жыл бұрын

@@o0alias0o I get that she doesn't want to boxed in (which mind you is a pretty common view of many artists) by it doesn't mean that she isn't appealing to it. Her take seemed pretty hipster to me, like claiming that you can't be defined by genres and that you never think about it but like lets be real her individual stuff and chairlift were both pop music of some kind, maybe not the same, but still pop (dream pop, indie pop etc). Also like as the interviewer was saying many artists would make the same claim so it wasn't weird for him to ask about it despite her hostile approach.

@loudenproud00 Жыл бұрын

I saw her recently in Philly- one of best live artist I have ever seen. I have not felt anything like that since I accidentally saw Solange in Seattle! If you can still catch one of her shows do it! It is also visually BEAUTIFUL! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋

@AsadDelRey Жыл бұрын

I’m so excited i will see her May 19th. I have VIP tickets. I don’t like to spend too much on concerts but I’ve been a fan for so long. It would be awesome if she played Romeo and Ch-Ching as throwbacks to Chairlift.

@thomasjensen5028 Жыл бұрын

Pretty in Possible is ABSOLUTELY my favorite as well. You have good taste ms Polachek ❤😂

@Tina-fj4xo 7 ай бұрын

Pretty In Possible is my fave track! Saw her live for Desire and she is a pure proffessional. Love u Caroline!

@thefirstchampster Жыл бұрын

Tom is a phenomenal interviewer.

@juliannawalsh6735 Жыл бұрын

she speaks so poetically its insane

@lilnutty6821 Жыл бұрын

I think she has practiced speaking like she does for a long time

@HittokiriBattousai17 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore her, she exudes talent through every pore. I hope we have much more from her soon.

@Joey-qt7mt Жыл бұрын

Did she get pissed off with him halfway through? I feel like the tone shifted around the time he was talking about artistic constraints. She seemed annoyed I thought.

@NekoAsakuro Жыл бұрын

yes yes yes I was looking for that comment! i think after this moment it lingered through the rest of the interview

@lepythagore3288 Жыл бұрын

She did snap but I don't see what's so bad about what he said and why she got so cold, especially since she brought it up first

@quocle8468 Жыл бұрын

Great talk, great interview, Caroline is so smart

@destineehart5589 11 ай бұрын

I could listen to her speak all day. 🥵 her voice is beautiful, not only her singing voice, but her speaking voice as well.

@mikexww Жыл бұрын

great interview with a true artist, i love her mind

@quocle8468 Жыл бұрын

omg yesssssssss❤❤❤❤ Caroline is starting to getting more exposure, I’m here rooting for that. Big fan from Vietnammm

@dianevierra781 8 ай бұрын

I found her first album this year and it sounds beautiful! also, she seems really lovely.

@mayamckenna Жыл бұрын

Her voice is so soothing.

@thejoaocouto Жыл бұрын

what a great interview, what an artist!

@laurapalmer2126 Жыл бұрын

this was such a great interview! Butterfly Net and Fly to You make me cry. this record, this tour is so refreshing and special. I totally agree about the intimate concerts, it makes all the difference 🩷

@b.andromeda Жыл бұрын

So so intelligent thoughtful, what an incredible creative Caroline is.

@queersk Жыл бұрын

i love caroline polachek's music, but this is my first time hearing her speak, and i am enamoured

@juliansecomb3703 9 ай бұрын

This album is giving me such year 2000 nostalgia. Brings back memories of vacation in berlin listening to aqua, watching the RHCP Californication video and wearing zip-off shorts/pants.

@femchud9255 7 ай бұрын

She’s so mind blowing. In every aspect

@BeStillandKnow0000 10 ай бұрын

She's so inspiring! 💛

@Android480 Жыл бұрын

Billions is one of very few songs that made me cry

@greengeralt4831 Жыл бұрын

This woman is incredible. I love her so much.

@musiclives4everXD Жыл бұрын

This made me emotional

@FluentlyFletch Жыл бұрын

SHE SEEMS SO INTELLIGENT

@lemmeseeyahipzswing 5 ай бұрын

I’ve loved her music for a while and didn’t realize she was in Chairlift until this interview!

@irlshrek Жыл бұрын

yeah im like..thoroughly obsessed

@amandabrandt3471 Жыл бұрын

I love the way she speaks

@jorgemtz05 Жыл бұрын

She’s such a brilliant artist 💖

@williamhornabrook8081 Жыл бұрын

I never realised that Chairlift did datamoshing first. I knew that Kanye West video for Welcome to Heartbreak was an early use of that effect but not literally one week from the first instance.

@hiddenhouses Жыл бұрын

What video is the one that has datamoshing?

@jamalfadesemall9275 6 ай бұрын

Genres actually exist and stem from journalism, specifically reviewing performances and then having to write about it, it was extremely hard to expound to a reader what you saw last night at a club or bar without the advent of the internet so that they get an idea of what the music is like while reading words. Once you say a band plays rock or punk it gives the reader a starting point.

@AsadDelRey Жыл бұрын

Great interview! I recommend hearing her podcast episode with Charli XCX if you haven’t.

@snarkcharming 8 ай бұрын

I love it that she dances along to the music instead of just sitting there like a bump on a log. “Yeah I write bangers, so what? Wanna dance?”

@polimana 4 ай бұрын

pretty impossible is my fav as wellllll it just fearlessly slays

@locogabriel6616 Жыл бұрын

Reconosco q no la conocia ....HASTA LA CANCION Q HACE CON DIDO ....como soy fan de DIDO ....me gusto la cancion y descubrir a Caroline ¡¡¡¡¡......muy dinamica y su musica vale la pena ser escuchada ¡¡¡¡¡

@denismelvin222 Жыл бұрын

This lady is a fabulous singer songwriter! ✨

@miriamwilkins6554 Жыл бұрын

So interesting about her saying Spotify inventing hyperpop. I’ve heard the name of the genre for a while but haven’t ever thought about it for marketing or even just a data collecting method.

@lepythagore3288 Жыл бұрын

I think she's actually wrong about this one ? It's been years since the term has been around.

@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt 7 ай бұрын

Spotify absolutely did not invent the term Hyperpop, it had been thrown around far earlier on Soundcloud, by Fraxiom and that scene for awhile

@youllis 2 ай бұрын

Some of my best lyrics came to me on acid on a roadtrip through "Italy" as well

@gnomefuel 2 ай бұрын

quality interview, don’t often come cross ‘em as good as this anymore, the interviewer is prepared and engaged and the artist is just brilliant. thanks

@charlesmckenna712 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting interview Me

@boosie6076 Жыл бұрын

I know it’s his job but I wasn’t used to there being so many follow up questions and asking for very specific elaboration.

@whizzardblizzard5696 Жыл бұрын

And that’s very telling that he did his job well, idk why the comments are complaining his interviewing skills. If he didn’t probe, we’d get the same answers from other interviews she’s done b4 this.😊

@purpleghost4083 Жыл бұрын

@@whizzardblizzard5696 So often I've noticed that he will basically re-explain or repeat back but in a different way what a guest has just said, which doesn't really result with an elaboration. I find that to be annoying.

@agatainventio9464 Жыл бұрын

It’s interesting how a true artist like her is less popular than the corporate products

@sgs261 Жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm in love (30s into the interview).

@Seraph821 Жыл бұрын

My phone won't be out when my bf and I see you live, all I want is to be fully in the moment while you perform!!!

@Seraph821 Жыл бұрын

My bf decided he didn't like Pretty in Possible for some reason, I was immediately hooked... After a week of us listening to the album he was singing it NON STOP I SWEAR It's such a good song, seems so light and carefree at first listen but... really touches on something important for me going through life. All the terrible, daunting, painful things in life and taking them all in stride as part of the experience. Potential is the drug.

@AsadDelRey Жыл бұрын

I’m a guy and PIP immediately drew me in. I love the lyrics and the light sound of it.

@AsadDelRey Жыл бұрын

I will be seeing her May 19th. Part of me wants to be in the moment and not record. On the other hand I spent $200 on VIP ticket and would like to archive the memory.

@dgk6661 Жыл бұрын

I saw her back in 2021 and I was completely mesmerized by her performance. I usually have my phone out for every other concerts but for her I was blown away!

@chrisbarks Жыл бұрын

Caroline x Canada love it, so incredibly hearing her talk, truely inspiring

@geniusonyeo 7 ай бұрын

I am so mesmerized and inspired by Caroline. Il

@monsternationpawsup Ай бұрын

She's very smart and it's a pleasure to listen to her and her music, you can recognize with ease that she's a real artist

@nickenright 5 ай бұрын

She’s so beautiful and inspiring ☺️

@NogaAsherGoshen Жыл бұрын

BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR.

@jeremiascerqueira7933 Жыл бұрын

really good !!!!!

@andreapaulinav Жыл бұрын

That Kanye story is gold.

@reidjohnson9308 8 ай бұрын

lovely look to this woman-some great songs too

@FeelKarmatic 3 ай бұрын

So interesting !!!

@Dippedwithsweet Ай бұрын

That title is very compelling, especially the use of you

@pilalapola Жыл бұрын

what's the celine song they talk about?

@jonahlossiah4513 Жыл бұрын

En Amour

@swayzerawlings8703 Жыл бұрын

Legendary!!!

@usernamehandle 6 ай бұрын

someone re upload with him muted please

@sh-nd4cs Жыл бұрын

her music's great...the woman, the girl..super cool

@Bimfirestarter 11 ай бұрын

Gosh, I like her!

@keeeelay5272 Жыл бұрын

my queen!

@BatmanHQYT 3 ай бұрын

Such a soothing voice, good lord.

@alwysz9390 Жыл бұрын

to say she was on a wave before ye is sooo legendary like holy fvkkkkkkkk

@alexmackenzie7040 Жыл бұрын

Big up Caroline!

@caydenclark-johnson7854 11 ай бұрын

she's my favorite man. I love that I get to experience her art.

@NilsMontanEsq 6 ай бұрын

She's amazing.

@0hFFSmyeyes Жыл бұрын

Formidably bright