Caroline Polachek
Caroline Polachek | |
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 Polachek performing live in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Caroline Elizabeth Polachek |
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| Born | June 20, 1985 Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Formerly of | Chairlift |
| Spouse(s) |
Ian Drennan
(m. 2015; div. 2017) |
| Education | University of Colorado Boulder New York University |
| Website | carolinepolachek |
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Caroline Elizabeth Polachek[1] (born June 20, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. She co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Her 2019 album Pang was very popular with critics with the single "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" becoming viral. In 2023, Polachek released Desire, I Want To Turn Into You, which became her first album to enter the charts in multiple territories. It was nominated for Best Engineered Album at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Personal life
[change | change source]Polachek was born in Manhattan, New York City, on June 20, 1985.[2][3]
Polachek was married to artist Ian Drennan from 2015 until they divorced 2017.[4][5] She started dating artist Matt Copson in 2022.
In October 2023, Polachek co-signed a public open Artists4Ceasefire letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.[6]
Discography
[change | change source]- Arcadia (2014)
- Drawing the Target Around the Arrow (2017)
- Pang (2019)
- Desire, I Want to Turn Into You (2023)
Tours
[change | change source]Headlining
[change | change source]Supporting
[change | change source]- Dua Lipa – Future Nostalgia Tour (2022)
- The 1975 – At Their Very Best (2023)
Awards and nominations
[change | change source]| Award | Year | Nominated work | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Brit Awards | 2024 | Herself | International Artist of the Year | Nominated | [10] |
| Grammy Awards | 2014 | Beyoncé | Album of the Year (as a songwriter and producer) | Nominated | [11] |
| 2024 | Desire, I Want to Turn Into You | Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (as an engineer) | Nominated | ||
| Libera Awards | 2024 | Record of the Year | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Alternative Rock Record | Won | ||||
| Self-Released Record of the Year | Won | ||||
| Resonator Awards | 2024 | Herself | Golden Trifecta Award | Won | [13] |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Caroline Polachek". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
- ↑ Connor, Jackson (January 20, 2016). "How Chinatown at Dawn and Beyonce Inspired Chairlift's New Album, 'Moth'". www.villagevoice.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
- ↑ Tolentino, Jia (2021-09-09). "After a Year Without Crowds, Caroline Polachek Takes the Stage". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
- ↑ "Caroline Polachek". Illinois Entertainer. 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ↑ Toups, Payton (2019-11-08). "On 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek Proves She Can Make It On Her Own". 34th St.
- ↑ "Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek, Michael Stipe, Run the Jewels, and More Urge Biden to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza". Pitchfork. October 25, 2023.
- ↑ Pearis, Bill (October 9, 2019). "Caroline Polachek expands tour, adds 2020 dates". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (July 26, 2021). "Caroline Polachek Adds 2021 Tour Dates, Shares New "Bunny Is a Rider" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
- ↑ Renshaw, David (December 12, 2022). "Caroline Polachek announces North American tour dates". The Fader. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Brit Awards nominations 2024: The full list of artists, songs and albums up for awards this year". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
- ↑ "Caroline Polachek | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ↑ Schube, Will (March 20, 2024). "A2IM Announces Libera Award Nominees, Including Mitski, Killer Mike, and Caroline Polachek". Flood Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ↑ "We Are Moving The Needle: The first annual Resonator Awards are here!". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
Other websites
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- Official website
- Caroline Polachek at AllMusic
- Caroline Polachek discography at Discogs
- Caroline Polachek on IMDb
- Caroline Polachek on Instagram
- 88f00506-4b30-45b3-b4f7-cdddaf16b739, a32d76a0-a8d4-48fc-9525-b5b4e45036ac Caroline Polachek discography at MusicBrainz
- Google Talk Interview (moderated by Julie Gilhart) with Tess Giberson, Caroline Polachek and Alia Raza.
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