Track of the Day: 'Lately' by Polica

Polica, Village Underground, London - 14/2/16

The third track to have appeared from Polica's third album 'United Crushers' is a more downbeat affair than the first two. Having seen them play most, if not all, of the new album live at Village Underground on Monday night I can say that there are some fairly banging tunes on there with some heavily distorted vocals. This is a more straightforward track but it does nicely show off Channy's vocals and their knack of writing a good tune.

The album is out on 4th March on Memphis Industries (UK) and Totaly Gross National Product (US).

Track of the Day: 'Lime Habit' by POLIÇA

POLIÇA are back, with a new album 'United Crushers' due in March next year. The first single from it is 'Lime Habit', a brilliantly fresh slice of  synths and electronic beats topped off with Channy's excellent vocals. I'm pleased to say that the vocal effects have been notched down even more on this record and that this is pretty much her natural sound, pure and unfiltered, and the track is all the better for it.

There'll be a tour to go with the album next year, including a date at Village Underground in London on February 13th where you'll be able to find me.

New music: 'Chain My Name' by POLIÇA

After 'Tiff' a few months ago, this is the second track to have appeared from Polica's second album 'Shulamith' which is out in October. It's more upbeat than a lot of the tracks on their début album, and thankfully Channy's vocals haven't been as heavily treated as before so you can hear her beautiful voice properly.



Based on this and 'Tiff' I reckon that the new album could well see them break out into the big time, which will be great for them. My only hope is that their continued success doesn't delay the next GAYNGS album too much more.

Track of the Day: 'Tiff' by Poliça

5 reasons why this track is better than anything off 'Give You The Ghost', last year's album by Poliça.

1. It doesn't use that really annoying auto-tune / vocoder effect that, in my opinion, completely ruined the album.
2. As a result of 1, you can here the loveliness of Channy Leaneagh's voice - even the potty-mouthed bits.
3. It features the equally lovely Justin Vernon (from Bon Iver)
4. It sounds like it belongs on 'Relayted', the 2010 album by Gayngs, which is one of my favourite albums from the last few years. This gives me hope that there might be another Gayngs album on the horizon.
5. It's named after ex-racing driver, ex-Top Gear presenter and current Fifth Gear presenter Tiff Needell

The single is out digitally today from all good online stores. Listen to it below.

PS Number 5 might not be 100% true...