With young people being priced out of the housing market, why not live in the now and go big on that delicious smashed avocado? That's exactly the question we've been asking ourselves. If you are going to spend your home deposit on smashed avocados and live your life to the fullest, you need to "spread it on thick". Whilst the latest report from the Grattan Institute shows that young people's spending on luxuries has actually decreased since 2010, there's still a pretty sli

'Watch The Trees Grow' combines a reggae/rocksteady groove with roaring brass and experiments with delays. Lyrically, the song is a story of someone whose troubles are holding them back caused by an overwhelming amount of anxiety and depression. Stating that like an immovable object these challenges take root, and the only way to get though it is to “hold on”. Dive into the voices and creative processes behind our latest release 'Watch The Trees Grow' in this short episode of

Yes, you read the headline right... earlier this month we travelled to the middle east. More specifically, a tiny island off the coast of Saudi Arabia called Bahrain. Why? Well we were invited by the Bahrain Board of Economic Development to take part in a large festival held every every year named Spring of Culture. Naturally, we thought why the heck not, lets take the band to the middle east! After 16hrs in the air and one connection we arrive in COLD Bahrain, because its w

Chronicles an emotional journey that follows losing a loved one, romantic or otherwise. The song begins with a resigned sadness, peppered with equal parts nostalgia and longing. The dual brass solo is almost like a flashback, imitating the formation and sudden ending of a relationship. The song then transitions into a feeling of being overwhelmed by loss, but with each new day it becomes easier to manage. As if emerging from a long cry, the final fanfare reflects an emotional

The making of Ritual's music video was both dark and beautiful. Videographer Jeremy Ghali captured behind the scenes footage of HPB on set at Parramatta's Correctional Centre alongside Lucid Cinema and director, Gabriel Morrison. If you haven't already, go check out the music video in full at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bdx1wtnqLEg Go on location and learn about what it took to create Hot Potato Band's latest hit 'RITUAL' via the production sets, wardrobe, and

Continuing with our monthly release schedule, POSITIVE VIBRATIONS is now available to stream/download everywhere! Although a happy and upbeat tune, this song focuses on deeper issues surrounding the subject of depression and the two way street of helping and accepting help from others. This is a tough but incredibly important issue everywhere, including within our greater musical community. To anyone feeling lost, or alone, please let this song be a reminder to reach out, and

Our new song 'RITUAL' has an accompanying music video and it was filmed in one of Sydney's oldest correctional centres 'Parramatta Gaol'. The large sandstone enclosure was the perfect location to capture a quirky film about coffee. The initial idea was presented by Director, and founder of Lucid Cinema, Gabriel Morrison who pictured the band all escaping from prison, searching for freedom, capturing images that represent the small freedoms one gets in the moments they are al

After almost 12 months in studios, rehearsals and writing houses we are stoked to finally share our new single 'RITUAL' with you all, and you may have already guessed it, but the song is about coffee! Being one of the most important parts of our tours, coffee has become our daily, if not bi-daily ritual as we seek out the best cafes or roasters where ever we travel. The song was primarily written by drummer and manager Simon Ghali and as always, contributed to by the rest o

Our first time experiencing the multi city festival held in the daylight hours between 12pm - 8pm at Flemington Nursery, Melbourne and The Domain, Sydney. We joined a killer line up of bands and musicians including TASH SULTANA, MEG MAC, MARLON WILLIAMS and ODETTE. It was nothing short of a great set given the fact we were on at 3pm, although it felt more like midnight on the dance floor. This was our first introduction into a "different" scene of artists. Generally we aren't

We haven't released any music since August 2017, thats not something we're proud of, but we can finally announce that we'll be releasing a brand spanking new 10-12 track album this summer! We spent all autumn writing and we're currently in the middle of tracking. The past few years have been a journey, and as we continue to grow, our music continues to evolve. We can't wait for you to hear what we have in store for you next!

Arguably one of the best tours we have ever done! Not only did we have an incredible turn out, but the scenery made the hours Upon hours of driving quite enjoyable! Cassette Nine, Auckland Great spot for regular live music or even Dj’s. It was the perfect way to start the tour as the venue was very casual and seemed more about just having a good time. It was a packed house! Coastella Music Festival, Paraparaumu Set on a property surrounded by hills, this boutique festival (al