Angèle is facing a hard choice on her new song “Love Triangle”: which man gets the prize. The trio’s single, which premiered today on BBC Radio 1, finds Caroline Polachek wooing the Belgian star in her native French over a killer electro beat courtesy of SebastiAn. Listen—and choose your fighter—below.
The Players
Polachek is the American pop star who has spent recent years trading one-off singles and collaborations alongside her own albums. SebastiAn is the producer whose work with Ed Banger has made him a fixture of electronic music’s more left-field corners. Angèle is the Belgian singer-songwriter whose 2022 album Nonante-Cinq made her a major presence across Europe.
“Love Triangle” is the latest preview of Angèle’s forthcoming third album, Instinct, which is out on October 12 and also features Justice and Soulwax. It is her first new LP since Nonante-Cinq.
What the Single Does
The track plays out as a straightforward competition between two suitors. Polachek sings in French, and SebastiAn provides the production.
The premise is simple: Angèle must pick between the two men. The song makes the choice explicit without resolving it. That tension is the whole point.
The Album Context
Instinct is the follow-up to Nonante-Cinq. The album is due October 12, and the single is one of several previews that have arrived ahead of release.
The record also features Justice and Soulwax. Their presence alongside SebastiAn suggests a project with a dance-oriented edge, though the exact shape of the album remains unannounced.
Polachek’s Recent Work
Polachek released her latest solo album, Desire, I Want to Turn Into You, in 2023. She followed it up with a deluxe “Everasking Edition” in 2024, and has also put out a few one-off singles since then.
Those singles included collaborations with Danny L Harle and her almost-name-twins, the English band caroline. The caroline collaboration is particularly notable, given the shared name.
The BBC Premiere
The premiere took place today on BBC Radio 1. The single is now available to stream, so fans can hear exactly what the fuss is about.
The Track’s Sound
The beat is electro, which fits SebastiAn’s profile. The song’s title tells you everything you need to know about its shape: a triangle of desire, with two suitors competing for one prize.
Polachek’s French delivery is the surprise. It sets the track apart from her usual work.
Why It Works
The combination of the three artists is the draw. Polachek’s vocal charisma carries the emotional weight, while SebastiAn’s production gives the track its urgency.
The result is a track that sounds bigger than the sum of its parts. It is a statement of intent for Instinct.
Release Timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| “Love Triangle” premiere | Today on BBC Radio 1 |
| “Love Triangle” release | Now available to stream |
| Instinct release | October 12 |
| Desire, I Want to Turn Into You release | 2023 |
| “Everasking Edition” release | 2024 |
Key Facts
- Album: Instinct
- Release date: October 12
- Featured artists: Justice, Soulwax
- Premiere: BBC Radio 1 today
- Polachek’s album: Desire, I Want to Turn Into You (2023)
Our Call
This is a strong single. The love triangle concept is a clever hook, and the performances back it up.
Polachek sounds committed in French, and SebastiAn’s production holds the track together. It is a confident preview of Instinct.
The record arrives with high expectations, and “Love Triangle” does nothing to lower them.
Source material: “Caroline Polachek, Angèle, and SebastiAn’s New Song Navigates a “Love Triangle”,” Pitchfork.
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