Polarsets
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Newcastle upon Tyne , England |
| Products | Album Parasols, EP Exotica, singles including "Leave Argentina", "Sunshine Eyes", "Morning" |
Polarsets is a quartet originating from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, recognized for their album Parasols, an EP, and multiple singles.
Career
Following a period of songwriting throughout the winter, Polarsets debuted the single 'Leave Argentina' in early 2010 via Bandcamp, which attracted nationwide recognition and led to an interview with Tom Robinson on BBC Radio 6. In 2010, they were featured as the opening act on the Main Stage at Newcastle's Evolution Festival. Their track 'Morning' subsequently achieved unexpected popularity in Colombia.
In April 2011, the band released 'Sunshine Eyes' through Kitsuné Records, included in the 'Kitsuné Maison 11' compilation. The song gained considerable airplay on BBC Radio 1, with Zane Lowe selecting it as his 'Next Hype' in May 2011. Polarsets appeared on the BBC Introducing stage during Radio 1 Big Weekend 2011 and served as support for Two Door Cinema Club in Portsmouth.
Their first EP, titled 'Exotica', was launched in June 2011. The single 'Morning' was issued on 7" vinyl by Neon Gold Records and digitally released by Moda in September. The band embarked on an extensive European tour, performed at the Soma Festival in Bogotá, and took part in Neon Gold events in New York and Washington DC. In 2012, they participated in South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, including a performance at the Neon Gold showcase.
In 2014, Carmen Ledda Green became a member, contributing vocals and keyboards. Their debut full-length album Parasols was released on 22 September 2014.
Polarsets have not maintained social media activity since 2016, indicating that the group likely disbanded around that period.