Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview with Chase Potter

Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with Brooklyn, NYC artist Chase Potter. Fresh from the release of his new album titled ‘Hitchhike To Oblivion’ (playlist & videos below), Chase is poised to promote his new album in a time where the clubs and venues are filling back up and people are shaking off that feeling of hibernation.

‘Hitchhike To Oblivion’ is an album with a unique signature sound. One the surface it reminds me of those golden days of AM radio circa 1977 with those golden pop hooks and intricate songwriting. Where Chase excels is taking that sound and making it his own in such a way that you know its him from that initial listen.

In this interview, we hear about the creation of the album and how he got that vintage sound from the comfort and isolation of his home. We also get a glimpse of what’s coming next for Chase in these waning days of the pandemic. Enjoy!

About Chase Potter

Chase Potter started his music career just shy of five years old on the violin. The historic instrument had a profound effect on Potter at an early age, facilitating his inherent musicality into something tangible. Just after a year of study, Potter began performing publicly, and it wasn’t long after when he began absorbing other instruments. The drums came first, then guitar; the saxophone family followed. He took on the bass in his teenage years, followed by the mandolin.

While violin remained his sharpest tool, he showed an exceptional ability to assimilate any instrument he could get his hands on. As a high school student in West Jefferson, OH, Potter’s musical prowess would allow him to travel the world through the prestigious Columbus Youth Jazz Orchestra, touring across Peru with Wynton Marsalis sideman Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson. Subsequently, the culmination of Potter’s prodigal talent and professionalism beyond his years would lead to a distinction unlike any other: a full ride to the Berklee College of Music.

Potter migrated to Boston, MA in 2011 to major in Violin Performance at the esteemed Berklee College. It was during these collegiate years where he would earn some of his first major career accomplishments, including select performances with Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Lalah Hathaway, and critically acclaimed Scottish indie rock band Belle & Sebastian. Potter’s contributions were not restricted to any one genre, and encompassed high caliber artists from all walks of the sonic spectrum, such as guitar phenom Julian Lage and mandolin virtuoso Mike Marshall. Needless to say, Potter completed his degree with distinction.

Upon relocating to New York City in 2016, Potter dove head first into the city’s vibrant music scene as a multi-instrumentalist. His musical opportunities were ample – perhaps most notably as a featured violin soloist with Wynton Marsalis at the Lincoln Center – but New York proved prosperous in other ways. Potter found himself in front of the camera on several major occasions, performing violin on The Tonight Show with Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello for their joint hit “Bad Things”, as well as a fictional guitar player on the season finale of HBO’s The Deuce.

In tandem with his sterling resume as a sideman, Potter has created original music for the majority of his music career. Performing as a solo act or with a full band on occasion, Potter’s original music encompasses a progressive musicality within accessible songs that resonate with fans of power pop, indie rock, and experimental music. Additionally, he contributed in the writing and production of Chameleon Culture’s debut album The Universe Is A New Year’s Day Parade on violin, guitar, and vocals, as well as providing strings for projects from Cale Hawkins, Louis Futon, and Duckwrth.

Chase Potter’s mission has always remained simple and steadfast: be true and vigilant through the power of music.

Chase endorses and plays NS electric violins.

SOURCE: Official Bio

LINKS:
https://www.chasepottermusic.com
https://chasepotter.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/chasepottermusic
https://www.youtube.com/chasepottermusic
https://instagram.com/chase_potter_music
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tU8jCJzWhhZEFJXdiFUNP?si=Xqxv7ToUSAaA9svwytl97w