About this episode
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
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