Pôt-pot
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pôt-pot | |
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| Origin | Cork, Ireland / Lisbon, Portugal |
| Genres | Psychedelic rock, krautrock, post-punk |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Felte Records, Blowtorch |
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]
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]