Formed last year, Polica began as a project between former Gayngs members Ryan Olson and Channy Leaneagh. The collaboration grew, and Polica's distinct sound was crafted - the band features two drummers, one bassist and they all converge with Leaneaghs synthed-out, autotuned vocals. It's part R&B, part ambient electronica and completely entrancing.
This past thursday, I was fortunate to sit down with Channy Leaneagh for my first ever
URWHTULUV interview, after their show here in Boston. We talked about the convergence of art and music, how the group formed, and even just about being Midwesterners.
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| Photo courtesy Cameron Wittig/Middle West MGMT |
For URWHTULUV, my art is directly inspired by the songs i post, do you ever have any visual influences when creating music?
I've found that going to art museums during the writing process can provide me with an interesting soundscape. We wrote the song "The Maker" off our last album when we were at Coachella last year and for some reason whenever i think of that song i see shades of purple and blue.
How Polica different from other bands you've been in?
Ryan Olson has a heavy hand in the sound and rhythm even though he doesn't play with us on stage, but it's really four individuals from very different backgrounds. In a lot of bands there is one A on vocals and 3 B's on guitar, bass and drums. When we play it's like a conversation between the four of us.
What are some of your personal musical influences ?
I have always loved R&B. I also listen to many gypsy singers, middle eastern music, as well as lots of blues and jazz.
And last, what are a couple of songs you've been digging recently?
CMYK by James Blake and BTSTU by Jai Paul. BTSTU is such a pretty song but with such a clear "Don't F with Me" attitude. It's really good.
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