Power Up, it's time to slay !!  

Inspired by baddies that fight back when faced with kidnappers, abusers, serial killers, folks attacking seniors, and the true story of heroic Joie Armstrong who fought back.  She taught kids about nature at Yosemite and went out with an epic battle with a serial killer that led to his capture.

SERIAL KILLER SLAYER - Give Them Hell

Listen to supercharge on courage and hope - love, Polartropica

Under extreme pressure and pain, the terminator must deconstruct completely, transform and metamorphosize to regenerate, reconfigure itself into the next advanced, powerful, state-of-the-art level of being.

Inspired by movie Terminator 2, my Taiwanese immigrant parents, artists Tylor Thrasher, Lauren YS, and co-director/writer of film SOUL Kemp Powers -

The track will be released with a collection of moving sequences, TERMINATOR:DYNASTY in collaboration with photographer and video artist IZZO illustrating 6 WAYS TO DIE. It explores physical and psychological pain as a means of release and pleasure, perceived power dynamics, and the way our existence, humanity and worthiness lives on in everything we love and touch, and cannot be diminished to our accomplishments.


The track is dedicated to my family, fashion designer Peter Lai, AAPI community and diaspora, my sweet fans, and QTBIPOC+ artist platform and microgrant fund SQUIDTROPICA we run with Lauren YS.
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TERMINATOR

TERMINATOR REDUX remix by ZHAO
Animation and cover art by Achuray <3 featuring bunny terminator girl recharging at a Taiwanese betel nut and fruit juice stand in space!! 

Limited edition collectible digital pieces drop 7/15 <3

TERMINATOR REDUX remix by ZHAO

“WHAT’S YOUR FANTASY” is a luscious, synth-driven, sticky, dream pop Venus fly trap adventure. A reminder of the power of your mind that can transport you to any fantasy you desire. This romantic dream world is inspired by goth-fairy vampires and is a loving tribute to the fashion and legacy of our iconic queer, trans community in LA.

What's Your Fantasy

Anthem of the year for your hot crush rival, dream car-racing heist, competitive sports drama, glam wrestling match, or just playing video games with your best friend crew.  Complete with raging metal guitar riffs and a healthy dose of revenge x betrayal.  BRING IT ON ;)

POLARTROPICA will be headlining The Paramount in Los Angeles to set off their 5-date DO YOU WANNA PLAY tour through Austin and ending in San Diego, dates below:

3/10 The Paramount, Los Angeles3/11 Lush House @ Idle Hands,  Austin TX (SXSW)3/16 Austin Library, Austin TX3/16 PANTHR Stage, Austin TX3/19 The Template, San Diego CA. (Roller Disco)+ more tba

DO U WANNA PLAY Credits:
Produced by TXVX 
Lyrics & Song by Polartropica
Guitars by Alexander Noice
Mixed by Taylor Dexter
Mastered by Jordan McLeod
out now on Coconut Spaceship Records

DO U WANNA PLAY

Warm tropical nights, sweet summer breezes, and the thrill of taking chances. A love letter to new beginnings and the courage it takes to follow your dreams or fall in love.

Ride Or Die (ft. Edgar Everyone)

A dreamy 90's rock-inspired love song written for a dear friend's film - the track is a dedication to my friend as a reminder to not give up on love, even if it knocks the wind out of you and sometimes makes you feel like you wanna die.  The song is also a manifestation of beautiful things in our lives and treasuring loved ones because we only get to have each other for a finite amount of time.

When the world is breaking your heart, remembering that we hold each other up.  My friends, music and art saved my life and this is my love song for the world to never ever lose hope.  There is so much beauty and love that surrounds you, and dreams do come true :*)

The release features cover artwork by Die A Baddie with a limited collector's edition release of a Polartropica skateboard deck in collaboration with Madrid Skateboards based in Huntington Beach - available for preorder on band camp!  

Inspiration/Credits: The song is inspired by rock bands Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer as well as pop singer-songwriter Michelle Branch and the Ronettes.  The track was produced by Polartropica guitarist Alexander Noice at his home studio and at Daniel Rosenboom's studio, with Caleb Dolister on drums and mastered by Evren Goknar.

2024_12-16_Final Kiss_+3BPM

Karmic love cycles, charm, undeniable chemistry, interstellar attraction, <3 letting go

Credits:
Strings - Morgan Paros
Keyboards/Synths - Ihui Wu and C.M. Rodriguez
Bass - Graham Chapman
Vocals - Ihui Wu
Produced and recorded by C.M. Rodriguez
Song/lyrics by Ihui 
Arranged by Ihui and Roman Salas

LIGHT UP THE SKY-Polartropica
I can’t remember when 
I was so happy and
All of the stars
Could burst out into flames

Lighting up the sky
Oh I can’t even try
To explain
 Or try again

[Verse 2]
My heart’s in the right place
These thoughts I can’t erase
I can still feel the warm smile on your face

The twinkle in your eyes
Playing tricks inside my mind
Nothing more
Never again

[Chorus]
It’s alright, I can’t fight
We’re so tired  
It’s alright baby,   now dry the tears out of your eyes
It’s alright, I can’t fight
We’re so tired 
It’s alright baby,  now dry the tears out of your eyes
There’s so much more for you to find
Trust your heart and look inside

[BRIDGE - outer space cowboy battle]  

[verse 3]
Someday we’ll meet again
Another life and then
Nothing will change
Everything is as it’s been

The twinkle in your eyes 
Playing tricks inside my mind
Nothing more, never again.

[Chorus]  
It’s alright, I can’t fight
We’re so tired  
It’s alright baby,   
now dry the tears out of your eyes
There’s so much more for you to find
So much more for you to find
Trust your heart and look inside
I must free you from my mind

©POLARTROPICA 2015

Light Up the Sky

Take me, take me away from here
Up where the air is crystal clear..

© Polartropica 2015

Represent

It's somewhere to escape to, somewhere just for you....you can get lost in forever, you can change your point of view

© Polartropica 2016

Credits: 
Bass: Graham Chapman
Keyboard/Synths: Ihui Wu and Mike Rodriguez
Song by Roman Salas and Ihui Wu
Recorded and produced by Mike Rodriguez

Time To Get Away

LYRICS
The space between where nothing touches
Empty, I can't sleep, oh no
Your shadow freezes everything it falls on, 
I can't breathe anymore

Pieces I had built on my own 
Can't stand alone 
I've been here before
Cold and crystal harder than stone
We will stand alone 
Can't hold on anymore

Erase the pain 
Don't play these games on my heart
Can't face the change 
My life is falling apart
Erase your name
My life is falling apart 

Castles we built dissolving in the wind,
Just ruins now, living on
The memories we share from so long ago 
Are still warm, but they're gone    
Pieces I had placed on my own 
Won't stand alone
I've been here before
Built the tower harder than stone 
We don’t fall alone 
Can't hold on anymore

Erase the pain 
Don't play these games on my heart
Can't face the change 
My life is falling apart
Erase your name
My life is falling apart 

Why can't you see 

What are you doing to me
What am I doing to you

What was I trying prove 
Who am I trying to fool

You didn’t meant to hurt me
I didn’t me to hurt you

What are you are doing to me
What are we doing we're through

©POLARTROPICA 2017

CRYSTAL RAMEN

Born and so celebrated, last of your species 
Trapped in a lifetime, a spectacle to see
All just a fairytale, they all want a piece
Streaming your every move, 24 hours a day (ooh)

Will I ever be free 
When will you people see
What's the use of surviving
When soul spirits are dying
I was born to be free

Like an insane asylum, controlled to a T
Living that glass cube life, frozen in time
Would I rather battle the snakes
Sand dunes while they chase me
We might not make it, and grow up to see

Will I ever be free
When will the humans see
What's the use of surviving
When soul spirits are dying
I was born to be free

Music and lyrics by Ihui Cherise Wu of Polartropica
Featuring Jett Kwong on guzheng
Engineered and produced by CM Rodriguez
Album art by Jess Joy

©POLARTROPICA 2018

WILD LYFE featuring Jett Kwong

A warm, fuzzy dreamy cloud hug for anyone missing a loved one, or feeling uncertain about the future.  Deep breaths <3 Golden light surrounds you.

Dedicated to my parents, who I love and miss very much.  Thank you for playing this song to me when I was a kid, even though I didn't appreciate it at the time because I didn't know better :)

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