1. Backstory
Humongous Potato was born out of a college dorm room in the quaint city of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The founding members, vocalist Billy “Spud” Murphy and guitarist Daniel “Fries” Thompson, bonded over their shared love for music and an unusual fascination with potatoes — they found the tuber to be versatile, humble, and often underrated much like themselves. Initially, their music was only meant to entertain friends during late-night study breaks, but soon their unorthodox lyrics and catchy tunes began to cultivate a following on campus. Adding drummer Rachel “Hashbrown” Bennet and bassist Liam “Tater Tot” Johnson, they formed the band Humongous Potato.
Their big break came unexpectedly during a local talent show where they performed an original piece. The audience was instantly captivated by their unique sound and quirky stage presence. After a video of their performance went viral, Humongous Potato started receiving invitations to local gigs, festivals, and eventually got signed to the indie record label, Spud Sounds.
2. Music Genre
Humongous Potato is a blend of Indie rock and Alternative folk with a dash of surreal humor.
3. Song Title
“Underground Superstar”
4. Full Song Lyrics with Chord Progression
Verse 1: E – A – D – G
Underneath the earth so far, (E)
Lives an underground superstar. (A)
In the dirt where no eyes pry, (D)
Dreams a humble potato’s sigh. (G)
Chorus: C – D – G – E
I’m an underground superstar, (C)
Shining in the dirt so far. (D)
Underneath the moon’s soft glow, (G)
In the earth, my dreams they grow. (E)
Verse 2: E – A – D – G
Cultivating dreams so grand, (E)
In this soil, beneath this land. (A)
A tuber’s dream may seem bizarre, (D)
But I am an underground superstar. (G)
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge: F – C – Dm – Bb
I may be a spud, (F)
In muck and mud. (C)
But within me lies, (Dm)
A star that never dies. (Bb)
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro: E – A – D – G
To the world, I’ll show, (E)
The star that inside me glows. (A)
A humble potato, yet bizarre, (D)
I am an underground superstar. (G)
5. Bands Favorite Fan’s Name and Testimonial
Favorite fan’s name: Emily “Sweet Potato” Peters
Testimonial: “I’ve been a fan of Humongous Potato since their dorm-room days. Their music has this amazing ability to make you laugh and contemplate life at the same time. I love their quirkiness and how they never take themselves too seriously. There’s something incredibly genuine about them. Plus, their song ‘Underground Superstar’ has become my personal anthem. No other band could make a potato sound so inspiring and majestic. Humongous Potato is more than just a band to me, they’re a reminder to embrace my uniqueness and shine, regardless of where I am or what others might think.”