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“In ‘Virginia Is For Losers,’ the North Carolina native, in collaboration with his guitarist Clay Conner and the talents of Charlie Hunter and George Sluppick, constructs a soundscape that is as expansive as it is intimate. The musicianship is outstanding, with the fusion of alternative country and rootsy rock and roll providing a backdrop that perfectly complements the song’s narrative. It’s a testament to Potter’s growth as an artist, his ear for production, and his ability to evoke emotion through his storytelling.”
— B-SIDE Guys (may 17, 2023)
“Picking up on some of the key developments in Americana music, combining them and then coming up with a thematic EP as your debut move, is a very gutsy proposition… Luckily for Potter and his listeners, he has both songwriting and vocals skills and is backed by a slick set of musicians to make both his music and loose concept work. This makes ‘Apparitions’ quite an interesting debut.”
— AMERICANA UK (MAR. 13, 2023)
“There weren’t any musicians in my family, but they have their own passion for music. I picked up the guitar early on, but never took singing that seriously. A lot of the bands I listened to were off-center like that, too. It’s like that Whiskeytown song: “So I started this damn country band, ’cause punk rock was too hard to sing.”
— voyage raleigh (nov. 7, 2022)
“Jake Potter has one of those voices that’ll grip you with its raw grit. ‘Emerald’ is a full-bodied slow build-up to joyful peaks, and you’ll be right there with it.”
— AMERICANA HIGHWAYS (SEPT. 27, 2022)
“‘Virginia is For Losers’ – along with the other tracks on Potter’s new EP Apparitions – are solid additions to any alt-country playlists you’ve got.”
— MUSIC MECCA (OCT. 8, 2022)
“Debuting earlier this month with ‘Virginia Is For Losers’, (Potter) was able to showcase a sound that’s already as mature as they come, both in terms of musicianship and lyricism. Over a heavenly instrumental background made up of steel guitars, sleazy drums and acoustic goodness, we find Potter’s gritty yet gentle vocals, delivering inspired storytelling, exploring personal experiences and past encounters.”