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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