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?
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 🤔
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.
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!
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
I love the energy caroline exudes, regal, ethereal, wise etc so comforting It was a privilege to see her live for the spiraling tour. I painted a shirt and showed it to her during the VIP Q&A My life literally changed after this concert. Literally that same night I will say, the venue, the atmosphere was sooo private and beautiful truly it felt like we transported elsewhere while she sung and connected with the crowd
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.
There is something so motivating and super eyecatching about her energy that makes you naturally listen to her and then you start paying attention to every thought she articulates… so hypnotizing and enriching. I love her so much
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!
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! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋
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.
I liked the eye contact during the interview. Seems very professional and respectful. This episode was not only a pleasure to listen, but also to watch. Caroline seems to have a very engaging presence (this is my first time seeing and listening to her)
@@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.
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.
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.
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❤
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.
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.😊
@@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.
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.
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.
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!
Such a great album and Caroline should get all the praise in the world! It's so well produced and thought out Pop album, dipping her toes to what amuses her, on every song. Highly intellectual also, this album and herself.
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.
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.
She sees things in such a neutral perspective, so deprived of ego that it feels like I am listening to some higher conscience speak about the physical world that I live in through their perspective
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
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 ¡¡¡¡¡
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 🩷
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?
Same!!
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.
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.
she is in her late 30s
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"
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.
so true caroline is wise beyond her years
Yeah she has become a musical idol of mine in almost a few days.
Took the words right outta my mouth.. kinda.
And her outfit rounds out the ensemble!
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.
its never too late to follow your dreams
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.
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
Yeah 23 is still crazy young. Some people are "successful" by then, but most others arent. Is never a race
shes 38
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
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!!
So incredible to hear her talk about "finding limitations inspiring." There's such a strong sense of self imbued in everything she says
I wanted this interview to never stop. Is anyone else completely mesmerized by Caroline?
Yes absolutely I am like so intrigued by her and I think she is just naturally hot
🙋♂️
Huge crush.
@@jonathankoepersonali don’t think that’s what they meant LMAO
I like her but she is cringey to me 🤷🏻♂️ every girl in New York and Los Angeles is like this.
I feel so incredibly validated having Pretty in Possible be my favorite song too 😭
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.
I love that ❤
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
I love when artists are TRUE artists 🥰
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!
But bjork was is a child star
debut was '93 she was 28
“who is the you?” THAT I SING TO WHEN THE HOUSE IS EMPTY
YOU OPEN THE DOOR TO ANOTHER DOOR TO ANOTHER DOOR
AND I'M RUNNING THROUGH TO YOU
AND WE’RE WAKING UP SORE AND DIZZY
@@bussythrobbing2 FROM A TINNeh conCUSSIONN🤯💃🏻
@@jaydohaydoh and the rainfall makes you miss me
she is that nerd girl in her music and in the way she describe everything about her.... a true artist ❤
The interviewer is great, the discussion is great, Caroline Polachek is great (huge). This synergy makes me enjoy music interviews again. thanks.
Tom is one of the best!
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!! ❤
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.
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.
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.
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 🤔
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.
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
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!
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.
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
I love the energy caroline exudes, regal, ethereal, wise etc so comforting
It was a privilege to see her live for the spiraling tour. I painted a shirt and showed it to her during the VIP Q&A
My life literally changed after this concert. Literally that same night
I will say, the venue, the atmosphere was sooo private and beautiful truly it felt like we transported elsewhere while she sung and connected with the crowd
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.
There is something so motivating and super eyecatching about her energy that makes you naturally listen to her and then you start paying attention to every thought she articulates… so hypnotizing and enriching. I love her so much
god she’s so inspiring in the way that she just is. it’s effortless
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!
Pretty in Possible is ABSOLUTELY my favorite as well. You have good taste ms Polachek ❤😂
Pretty In Possible is my fave track! Saw her live for Desire and she is a pure proffessional. Love u Caroline!
I could listen to her speak all day. 🥵 her voice is beautiful, not only her singing voice, but her speaking voice as well.
I just saw her in Tempe AZ. Amazing as usual. My third time seeing her live. She is A performer ❤
she speaks so poetically its insane
I think she has practiced speaking like she does for a long time
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! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋
i love caroline polachek's music, but this is my first time hearing her speak, and i am enamoured
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.
yes yes yes I was looking for that comment! i think after this moment it lingered through the rest of the interview
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
Caroline's music is really wonderful and I'm glad to hear her talk about it more in depth about in this interview.
I liked the eye contact during the interview. Seems very professional and respectful. This episode was not only a pleasure to listen, but also to watch. Caroline seems to have a very engaging presence (this is my first time seeing and listening to her)
SHE SEEMS SO INTELLIGENT
I loved that talk … one of the best I have heard
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!
She hates genre. You literally put her in a pop box
@@o0alias0o I plead the fifth
@@o0alias0o genre is for the fans, artists dont really need to consider it unless they are a&rs maybe
@@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.
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.
I’ve loved her music for a while and didn’t realize she was in Chairlift until this interview!
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.
So so intelligent thoughtful, what an incredible creative Caroline is.
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❤
Her voice is so soothing.
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.
This woman is incredible. I love her so much.
Absolutely adore her, she exudes talent through every pore. I hope we have much more from her soon.
A visionary of an artist and a phenomenal performer! Great interview.
Billions is one of very few songs that made me cry
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.
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.😊
@@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.
‘Fly to You’ is fabulous - The intro and descant are transcendent.
great interview with a true artist, i love her mind
love the interview, it’s crazy they aren’t dancing to the songs tho! Polachek dances a little bit during the first but that’s it!!’
Some of my best lyrics came to me on acid on a roadtrip through "Italy" as well
It’s interesting how a true artist like her is less popular than the corporate products
Great talk, great interview, Caroline is so smart
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?”
She need to do audiobooks i would listen to
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
I love the way she speaks
Tom is a phenomenal interviewer.
omg yesssssssss❤❤❤❤ Caroline is starting to getting more exposure, I’m here rooting for that. Big fan from Vietnammm
This made me emotional
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!!!
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.
I’m a guy and PIP immediately drew me in. I love the lyrics and the light sound of it.
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.
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!
Such a great album and Caroline should get all the praise in the world! It's so well produced and thought out Pop album, dipping her toes to what amuses her, on every song. Highly intellectual also, this album and herself.
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.
I think she's actually wrong about this one ? It's been years since the term has been around.
Spotify absolutely did not invent the term Hyperpop, it had been thrown around far earlier on Soundcloud, by Fraxiom and that scene for awhile
BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR.
Anyone else really into how Caroline genuinely vibes to her own songs when the snippets are played? 🥹🥹
That Kanye story is gold.
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.
I found her first album this year and it sounds beautiful! also, she seems really lovely.
She sees things in such a neutral perspective, so deprived of ego that it feels like I am listening to some higher conscience speak about the physical world that I live in through their perspective
yeah im like..thoroughly obsessed
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
She’s such a brilliant artist 💖
Great interview! I recommend hearing her podcast episode with Charli XCX if you haven’t.
So happy to watch this. Thank you! 💖💖
what a great interview, what an artist!
pretty impossible is my fav as wellllll it just fearlessly slays
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 ¡¡¡¡¡
to say she was on a wave before ye is sooo legendary like holy fvkkkkkkkk
Pretty In Possible is also my favorite from the album 💕
She speaks so elegantly, I love her
She's so inspiring! 💛
she's my favorite man. I love that I get to experience her art.
Very interesting interview
Me
Ok, I'm in love (30s into the interview).
Amazing interviewer... you can see he's REALLY into it
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 🩷
she knows things
She is very beautiful and intelligent.
Caroline x Canada love it, so incredibly hearing her talk, truely inspiring
She is so intelligent.
That title is very compelling, especially the use of you
This lady is a fabulous singer songwriter! ✨
not kanye being salty about data moshing 😂😂
I could listen to her speak forever, the way she plays with words for fun-it makes total sense she started in her preteens ⋆୨୧˚૮ ＾ﻌ＾ა˚୨୧⋆