Caroline Polachek was the musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night (October 17th), and she took the opportunity to debut a brand-new single called “Dang.”
“Dang” feels a bit like if Imogen Heap ever had the opportunity to hop in the studio with the late SOPHIE. Produced by Polachek along with Cecile Believe and Danny L Harle, it sees the artist lean more into her hyper-pop side, juxtaposing her definitively natural vocals against a whimsical, industrial beat that almost sounds like it could’ve been made with household objects.
As for her Colbert performance, Polachek suited up in a modern shirtdress, necktie, and glasses, emulating the college professor you might’ve had a weird crush on but also terrified you a bit. In between hip swings and dramatic arm gestures, she presented a slideshow filled with infographics that seem to argue the trials and conundrums of being famous for your art. Class is in session, and we’re sat.
Watch Caroline Polachek debut “Dang” on Colbert below. The studio version of the song is also out now.
Polachek shared her most recent album, the great Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, back in February. She has a handful of 2023 tour dates left in Japan and Australia, and you can grab tickets here.
