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Photos: Polica kick off creating new album at Icehouse residency

by Bump Opera

February 05, 2026

Poliça performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.
Poliça performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. Bump Opera for MPR

Poliça began the process of building their next album — this time in front of an audience. Wednesday, Feb. 4, was the kickoff of a three-show Practice as a Show residency at Icehouse in Minneapolis. The night began with some familiar tracks from the band’s catalog before they began venturing into the unknown. Lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Channy Leaneagh, Alex Nutter on synth/electronics, bassist Isaac Levy, and drummers Ben Ivascu and Drew Christopherson moved through a variety of configurations throughout the evening, while producer Ryan Olson worked offstage.

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This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.