Poliça is an American Synthpop and alternative rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota founded
in 2011 by Ryan Olson and Channy Leaneagh.
Leaneagh was previously a member of the folk-rock duo Roma di Luna which she had formed with her
then husband Alexei Casselle. After a marital and professional break-up, the singer was looking for
a 'creative release' that eventually became Poliça.
-Wikipedia
Members:
Channy Leaneagh (vocals)
Chris Bierden (bass/vocals)
Ben Ivascu (drums)
Drew Christopherson (drums)
Ryan Olson (production)
Name Origin:
According to Channy Leaneagh, Poliça is Polish for "policy", and she sees it as a reference
to an unwritten code that guides the members when they play together, as well as its work ethic.
Despite this explanation, 'poliça' is not an actual Polish word, though 'polisa' is a Polish word
for policy, which they have then characterised.
In another interview, lead singer Channy Leaneagh claimed that they wanted something unique,
and she had a file on her computer that corrupted following a computer crash, which came back as "Poliça".
From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Genre(s):
alternative rock,
synthpop,
R&B,
trip hop
Active From: 2011-present
Associated Acts:
Gayngs,
Bon Iver,
Doomtree,
Solid Gold,
Marijuana Deathsquads,
Digitata