Polica was founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2011 by Channy Leaneagh and Ryan Olson who had previously collaborated in Gayngs. Polica's first album, Give You the Ghost, was released on Valentine's Day in 2012. Their sophomore album, Shulamith is set to be released this October via Totally Gross National Product. Two singles from the album have been released "Tiff" featuring Justin Vernon, "Chain My Name", and now "Smug".
You’ve often spoken about how important your daughter is to you. Does that relationship have any bearing on your music?
Channy: "It is always part of my mind and my frame of reference. It definitely has a bearing on how serious and how dedicated … maybe not that, but I guess the pressure I have on myself to put in a good days work. My parents and her father – lots of people – are working to take good care of her when I’m gone and to make it possible for when I’m on the road with this band. I’m supporting her with this band. You feel like you’ve got to work hard and make it worth everybody’s time, and wanting to do a good job and to be a good role model for my daughter." -Music Feeds.
You’ve often spoken about how important your daughter is to you. Does that relationship have any bearing on your music?
Channy: "It is always part of my mind and my frame of reference. It definitely has a bearing on how serious and how dedicated … maybe not that, but I guess the pressure I have on myself to put in a good days work. My parents and her father – lots of people – are working to take good care of her when I’m gone and to make it possible for when I’m on the road with this band. I’m supporting her with this band. You feel like you’ve got to work hard and make it worth everybody’s time, and wanting to do a good job and to be a good role model for my daughter." -Music Feeds.