Polica

Poliça is an American electronic indie-pop band from Minneapolis, known for their distinct blend of shadowy synths, pulsating rhythms, and the unique vocalizations of Channy Leaneagh. After forming in 2011, Poliça quickly established themselves as a distinctive force in electronic indie-pop, characterized by shadowy synths, pulsating rhythms, and the unique vocalizations of Channy Leaneagh. Building on musical ideas from Ryan Olson’s project Gayngs, where Leaneagh was a backing singer, Poliça solidified its core lineup with Leaneagh (vocals, synth), Chris Bierden (bass), Drew Christopherson (drums), and Ben Ivascu (drums), with Olson primarily producing. The band’s critically acclaimed debut album, Give You the Ghost, was independently released on Valentine’s Day 2012 through Totally Gross National Product.

Following its release, Poliça performed at SXSW in March 2012, drawing notice for their powerful live shows. In August 2012, the band signed with Mom + Pop records, leading to a re-release of their debut and an accompanying remix EP. They further expanded their international presence with extensive tours and a notable performance on ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ that same year.

Largely recorded at Pachyderm Studio in Minnesota, the upcoming album will feature Chris Bierden’s final performances on bass. Demonstrating an ongoing capacity for reinvention and adaptation, Poliça is moving forward with Alex Nutter joining the touring lineup, ensuring their continued presence and evolution within the music landscape.