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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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
@@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.
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! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋
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❤
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.
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.
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.
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 🩷
Starting songwriting so early and finding her own truth and centre early seems to have a lot to do with her ongoing artistic success. Caroline's a lot like Kate Bush in this respect - always searching with integrity and vision.
When this lady mentioned her myspace page I thought WTH, this girl can only be 22, there is no way she could have had a MS account......googled her name....37????WTF
@@txbunny94 No, that's how you age when you don't eat fast food, and don't live on the couch. Some people seem really clueless about the amazing benefits to eating healthy and getting exercise.
It blows my mind that Welcome to my island doesn't have a narrative 'cause I interpreted as a young woman who is judged for getting pregnant and then abandoned and rejected by her own family for doing so. Although, in my own life experience I interpreted as an act of control from my dad with the "he [my father] says watch your ego, watch your head girl" it just brings me flashbacks of him tell me "be careful with the people you hang with 'cause maybe they just want you for the way you dress" thing that I considered extremely insulting.
Since this video is also the first interview I'm watching of his, I also almost chalked up his presumptions to come from the ego (or serve to feed it), but even just watching this channel's trailer you might agree that it's only natural to build and become confident in your own worldviews as an artist when you've spoken (deeply, at lengths similar to this interview) to so many creators across numerous disciplines and statuses (from up-and-coming to legendary). I don't think you can run a gig like this that long without successfully assimilating and interpolating the perspectives that come from these discussions. This podcast is as much an art and you can't deny he's a veteran; if you think of it that way, his additions become less redundant and more complementary
As much as I adore her, the discussion of genre reveals an artistic naivety - it's obviously a necessary evil, as is comparison to other musicians in order to provide tags for folks who, for whatever reason, haven't heard her - how do you describe music without references.. Anyway, all is forgiven, please come home, and be my wife!
No wonder people just don’t do interviews as it comes off contrived. Seems like an amalgamation of disparate talking points amassed from feed reading in a desire to influence how they want to come off (not necessarily how they are). Doesn’t ascribe to limitations of genre yet finds limitations inspiring…lol ok. Doesn’t care about seeming cool but wears designer clothing…lol ok. 👍
I was curious as to whether or not anyone else felt this way about some of her answers too. Or really, the dialogue and points from both her and the interviewer 😂 Taking note of: "Who does think about genre these days?" Uhh, everyone brother, including the people who consciously DON'T think about it 😭But yeah I got the impression that Caroline is somewhat of a contrarian in terms of not compromising to suggestion... at least, with this guy! She's an amazing artist regardless
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
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 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
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 🤔
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 have only heard of this podcast because it is constantly being advertised by Apple. But this guy is so annoying, and epitomizes the whole “I have a podcast, therefore I am an intellectual” stereotype. That’s not something to embrace, it’s uncomfortable. She is honestly saving this interview, and my fav artist rn but I can’t keep listening. Or watching this weirdly intense Thinker stare and pose. Does not sound like I’m listening to two people having a nice conversation. Sounds like I’m overhearing an awkward date where the guy is trying to sound impressive for no reason.
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.
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.
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"
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
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!
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 ❤
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
she is that nerd girl in her music and in the way she describe everything about her.... a true artist ❤
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!
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
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 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.
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.
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
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.
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! 🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋🌋
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.
I could listen to her speak all day. 🥵 her voice is beautiful, not only her singing voice, but her speaking voice as well.
god she’s so inspiring in the way that she just is. it’s effortless
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❤
SHE SEEMS SO INTELLIGENT
I loved that talk … one of the best I have heard
So so intelligent thoughtful, what an incredible creative Caroline is.
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.
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.
Absolutely adore her, she exudes talent through every pore. I hope we have much more from her soon.
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
This woman is incredible. I love her so much.
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?”
omg yesssssssss❤❤❤❤ Caroline is starting to getting more exposure, I’m here rooting for that. Big fan from Vietnammm
This made me emotional
not kanye being salty about data moshing 😂😂
She’s such a brilliant artist 💖
Very interesting interview
Me
pretty impossible is my fav as wellllll it just fearlessly slays
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 🩷
that not how hyperpop got its name, thats when it got popularized. it wasn't invented by spotify
Ok, I'm in love (30s into the interview).
I'd love an audio book read by her.
I love her voice it's so calming
That title is very compelling, especially the use of you
what's the celine song they talk about?
En Amour
what a beautiful woman
So are you ✨
I am so mesmerized and inspired by Caroline. Il
She is a Goddess of desire 💖✨✨
She’s so beautiful and inspiring ☺️
lovely look to this woman-some great songs too
So interesting !!!
What’s the Celine Dion song they talk about?
En amour
Formidably bright
Starting songwriting so early and finding her own truth and centre early seems to have a lot to do with her ongoing artistic success. Caroline's a lot like Kate Bush in this respect - always searching with integrity and vision.
When this lady mentioned her myspace page I thought WTH, this girl can only be 22, there is no way she could have had a MS account......googled her name....37????WTF
That’s how you age when you have talent
@@txbunny94 No, that's how you age when you don't eat fast food, and don't live on the couch.
Some people seem really clueless about the amazing benefits to eating healthy and getting exercise.
@@28Pluto And wear sunscreen!
@@28Pluto of course diet and exercise are important but that will only get you so far…….genetics are far more important.
Big up Caroline!
She is so gorgeous and smart ❤
I always get Dido and Dodi confused. It was literally this exact moment that I realized Dodi is not on the album
It blows my mind that Welcome to my island doesn't have a narrative 'cause I interpreted as a young woman who is judged for getting pregnant and then abandoned and rejected by her own family for doing so. Although, in my own life experience I interpreted as an act of control from my dad with the "he [my father] says watch your ego, watch your head girl" it just brings me flashbacks of him tell me "be careful with the people you hang with 'cause maybe they just want you for the way you dress" thing that I considered extremely insulting.
Ohh that’s interesting. I thought it was about The Menu.
@@AmyAberrant omg you read my mind. I watched the menu and a month later she released the song. I thought the lyrics were perfect for that movie.
really good !!!!!
Kanye being a child about data moshing 😂
"this interview is swathed in ectoplasm" - NPR Listener
"I believe" feels very Marina and the Diamonds to me
LOVE
What Celine Dion song is she talking about?
Un amour pour moi
Shes a very lovely lady to know about! 🙂
Tool reference
am i adhd, wverythin g they wboth say sound layered. I like what I hear but the words are jumbbled for me
Great interviewer!!!
Dido has a great voice, but so do you Caroline.
8:40 to 9:06
❤❤❤❤
Make Pretty InPossible single ❤❤❤
Kanye comes off as an ungracious and meager personality
Oh, Jesus... I love women hiding something.
Caroline met Kanye lmao
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Kanye being his classic bitter self back in the days, LOL
has the nice looks and seems a smart talker
She is mother
This dude sounds like he knows it all to be an artist when he thinks he knows the answer to the questions he gives her, it comes off annoying
Since this video is also the first interview I'm watching of his, I also almost chalked up his presumptions to come from the ego (or serve to feed it), but even just watching this channel's trailer you might agree that it's only natural to build and become confident in your own worldviews as an artist when you've spoken (deeply, at lengths similar to this interview) to so many creators across numerous disciplines and statuses (from up-and-coming to legendary). I don't think you can run a gig like this that long without successfully assimilating and interpolating the perspectives that come from these discussions. This podcast is as much an art and you can't deny he's a veteran; if you think of it that way, his additions become less redundant and more complementary
As much as I adore her, the discussion of genre reveals an artistic naivety - it's obviously a necessary evil, as is comparison to other musicians in order to provide tags for folks who, for whatever reason, haven't heard her - how do you describe music without references..
Anyway, all is forgiven, please come home, and be my wife!
pk temtot les amie
She is good, he is not.
Superior interviewer!
No wonder people just don’t do interviews as it comes off contrived. Seems like an amalgamation of disparate talking points amassed from feed reading in a desire to influence how they want to come off (not necessarily how they are). Doesn’t ascribe to limitations of genre yet finds limitations inspiring…lol ok. Doesn’t care about seeming cool but wears designer clothing…lol ok. 👍
I was curious as to whether or not anyone else felt this way about some of her answers too. Or really, the dialogue and points from both her and the interviewer 😂 Taking note of: "Who does think about genre these days?" Uhh, everyone brother, including the people who consciously DON'T think about it 😭But yeah I got the impression that Caroline is somewhat of a contrarian in terms of not compromising to suggestion... at least, with this guy! She's an amazing artist regardless
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
“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
I feel so incredibly validated having Pretty in Possible be my favorite song too 😭
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
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 🥰
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 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.
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 🤔
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 have only heard of this podcast because it is constantly being advertised by Apple. But this guy is so annoying, and epitomizes the whole “I have a podcast, therefore I am an intellectual” stereotype. That’s not something to embrace, it’s uncomfortable. She is honestly saving this interview, and my fav artist rn but I can’t keep listening. Or watching this weirdly intense Thinker stare and pose. Does not sound like I’m listening to two people having a nice conversation. Sounds like I’m overhearing an awkward date where the guy is trying to sound impressive for no reason.
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.
Pretty in Possible is ABSOLUTELY my favorite as well. You have good taste ms Polachek ❤😂
she speaks so poetically its insane
I think she has practiced speaking like she does for a long time
Weird to hear an American say "shag-all".
kanye is such a goofy cartoon character
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.