Polarizer

Polarizer

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Loud, spacey, epic rock. Taylor Brennan
Ian Palmer
Stan Tencza
Chris Shen
Johnathan Schiller

With two official releases and a handful of singles to their name, Chicago alternative act Polarizer sought to make a definitive statement when they embarked on creating their newest album, “Love From The Underground.”

An early review lauds the LP as “dark, beautiful, and utterly magnificent,” praising both the lyrical content and meticulous musicianship. The backbone of their new sound comes co

05/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who has checked out our new song “Trick of the Light!” Today’s , which means any purchase made from Bandcamp supports the artist extra. Head on over to polarizer.bandcamp.com.

🎨: Chris Brey

04/19/2026

Happy birthday to the one and only Chris Masta Shen! Enjoy your day sir!

04/16/2026

Have you heard our new single “Trick of the Light?” Let us know what you think!

Available wherever you stream your music.

04/10/2026

⚡️NEW SONG!⚡️ Please enjoy our new single, “Trick Of The Light.” (Full song on streaming services and YouTube)

Music by Polarizer
Lyrics by Taylor Brennan

Taylor Brennan: Lead vocals
Ian Palmer: Guitar, backing vocals
Stan Tencza: Keyboards
Chris Shen: Bass
Johnathan Schiller: Drums, backing vocals, percussion

Produced by Polarizer
Recorded by Spenser Morris and Ian Palmer
Mixed by Spenser Morris

04/03/2026

New music, coming in hot🔥 next week.

03/30/2026

**RESCHEDULED** We're back! We have a new date for our live set streaming from The Bunker – April 9th at 8:30 CST. Be sure to head to the below link to watch us on YouTube!

https://youtube.com/live/64dO_IdSfmU?feature=share

11/20/2025

Hi everyone, unfortunately due to illness within the band we are unable to perform the livestream tonight. We are extremely disappointed but the kind folks at The Bunker are working with us to reschedule, so stay tuned for a new date.

11/06/2025

This here is a new one for us – Thursday, 11/20, at 8:30pm Central we will be performing an all-original livestream 📹 from The Bunker, on YouTube, to the entire world! This gives our friends and fans from outside Chicago a chance to catch a set live, as well as anyone who'd like to enjoy music without venturing from their home (or phone!).

It's free and easy as pie to take part in, just head over to YouTube when it's time and tune in. Details, including the YouTube link where can you set a reminder, here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CkncDsKae/

10/04/2025

Happy birthday 🎂 to our keyboard wizard Stan! May this be the best year yet.

09/26/2025

We are NOT Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts club band, but we hope you enjoyed the show nonetheless. Here’s a few highlights from our City Winery Chicago Beatles Brunch.

Photos from Polarizer's post 09/18/2025

🙌 Thank you thank you thank you! Beatles Brunch was fabulous. Our gratitude to Alexa, the City Winery Chicago staff, and everyone who came out to nosh on some waffles while we paid tribute to the Lads.

📸: Jane Palmer

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