Pôt-pot
Pôt-pot | |
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| Origin | Cork, Ireland, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Genres | Space rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Felte, Blowtorch, Warm Milk Recordings |
| Members | Mark Waldron-Hyden Joe Armitage Michael Oliver Smith Elaine Malone Sara Leslie |
pôt-pot is an Irish-Portuguese psychedelic rock and krautrock quintet based in Lisbon. Formed by musicians from the Cork DIY music scene, the band perform "motorik" rhythms, harmonium drones, and hypnotic male-female vocal harmonies.[1][2]
History and career
The band was formed by multi-instrumentalist Mark Waldron-Hyden alongside Elaine Malone, Sara Leslie, Mykle "Ollie" Oliver Smith, and Joe Armitage. Drawing on a transient lifestyle between Ireland and Portugal, the group developed a sound that blends the repetitive structures of CAN and Neu! with the dark textures of Joy Division.[3] In August 2025, the group released the single "22° Halo,".[4] Then in September 2025, they released their debut full-length album, Warsaw 480km, through the Los Angeles-based label Felte Records. The album was named as one of BBC Radio 6 Music's Albums of the Year for 2025, with presenter Deb Grant selecting it for special feature during the network's annual celebration.[5] The record was also shortlisted for the Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year.[6][7][8]
Live performances
They have performed at Grauzone Festival and have opened for The Mary Wallopers, including nights at Vicar Street, Dublin.[9][10] Following their album's release, the band embarked on a European and UK tour in early 2026.[11]
Discography
Studio albums
- The High Civilizations (2020, Warm Milk Recordings)
- Warsaw 480km (2025, Felte Records)
EP
- Ode To A (EP, 2023)
- Going Insane (EP, 2024)
References
- ↑ "pôt-pot – Breaking Tunes". Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ Potter, Jordan (September 19, 2025). "pôt-pot – 'Warsaw 480km' review: A masterclass in hypnotic krautrock". Far Out Magazine. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "pôt-pot - Warsaw 480km: Album Review". At The Barrier. September 22, 2025.
- ↑ McNally, Kaitlyn (August 22, 2025). "Psych quintet pôt-pot captivates once again on '22° Halo'". LOUD WOMEN. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "BBC, BBC Radio 6 Music reveals its Albums of the Year 2025". BBC. November 17, 2025.
- ↑ "Irish Album of the Year 2025 – Shortlist Announcement". Choice Music Prize. January 19, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "RTÉ Choice Music Prize Irish Album of the Year 2025 Shortlist Announcement" (Press release). RTÉ. January 19, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ Hot Press Newsdesk (March 4, 2026). "Choice Music Prize: Revisit the 10 nominated albums". Hot Press. Retrieved March 7, 2026.
The winner of the Choice Music Prize for Irish Album of the Year – set to be revealed at Vicar Street tomorrow – will receive a €10,000 prize fund.
- ↑ Grauzone Festival. "Pot Pot." Grauzone Festival official website. https://www.grauzonefestival.nl/pot-pot (accessed 27 February 2026).
- ↑ "The Mary Wallopers announce special guests for upcoming Irish tour". Hot Press. October 11, 2024.
- ↑ Murphy, Eoin (February 6, 2026). "pôt-pot Announce 2026 UK & Ireland Tour". The Thin Air. Retrieved February 27, 2026.