Backstory:
Motionless Potato was born out of a shared dorm room in a quirky New England liberal arts college. The founding members -guitarist Henry “Hank” Reilly, drummer Simon “Sy” Goldberg, and bassist Lily “Liz” Zhang- were all majoring in different fields, but found a common love for music and creativity. Their unique band name came about during a marathon late-night study session, when they spotted a forgotten bag of potatoes that had sat motionless in the corner of their room for weeks. The trio found humor in the randomness of the name and decided to embrace it, hoping that it would reflect their unconventional approach to music.

The band spent the initial years playing at college festivals and local pubs, gradually building a fanbase. Following their graduation, they moved to Brooklyn and began recording their music while working part-time jobs. Their unique blend of psychedelia and folk-rock, coupled with their tongue-in-cheek lyrics, began to resonate with a larger audience. As they climbed the ladder of indie music, Motionless Potato remained true to their roots, maintaining their signature quirkiness and commitment to artistic expression.

Genre:
Psychedelic Folk-Rock

Song Title:
“A Glimpse of the Cosmic Spud”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
C G Am Em
Look at the sky, it’s a velvet kind of night
F C G
Stars drawing pictures for the colorblind
C G Am Em
In the distance, an echo of a lullaby
F C G
Bouncing off the walls of the Spacetime

(Chorus)
F C G
Oh shining, cosmic spud
Am Em F
Unmoved in the celestial flood
C G Am
Teach us to be still yet fly
F C G
In the vast theater of the sky

(Verse 2)
C G Am Em
Through the kaleidoscope of the universe
F C G
We find humor in the poignant verse
C G Am Em
A motionless potato in the cosmic stir
F C G
Symbol of tranquility we so prefer

(Chorus)
F C G
Oh shining, cosmic spud
Am Em F
Unmoved in the celestial flood
C G Am
Teach us to be still yet soar
F C G
In the cosmic maze evermore

Bridge:
Dm Em F G
May we find peace, in the quiet
Dm Em F G
May we flourish, in the riot

(Chorus)
F C G
Oh shining, cosmic spud
Am Em F
Unmoved in the celestial flood
C G Am
Teach us to be still yet glide
F C G
In the cosmic dance, be our guide

Fan’s Name and Testimonial:
Fan’s Name: Jenny Masterson

Testimonial: “Motionless Potato is my absolute favorite band because they offer something truly unique. Their music is not just a combination of pleasing sounds, it’s a creative journey that takes you to unexpected places. Every song is an adventure that makes you think, laugh, cry, and most importantly, feel. Their lyrics are profound yet playful, and their overall vibe is refreshingly authentic. There’s a certain comfort in their music, like a warm, familiar blanket in the cold unknown of the universe. As a fan, it feels like I am part of this fantastic journey of exploring humanity through music.”