Pottery

Pottery is a Montreal-based five-piece that emerged in the late 2010s as a leading voice in the 'crank wave' or modern post-punk revival. Their sound identity is defined by a high-tension blend of art punk, garage rock, and dance-inflected rhythms, heavily influenced by the angularity of Josef K and the conceptual playfulness of Devo.

The band's career arc moved rapidly from the raw, jerky rhythms of their debut single 'Hank Williams' to the more polished, yet equally frantic, production of their full-length debut, 'Welcome to Bobby's Motel.' Culturally, they occupy a space within the global post-punk scene alongside UK peers like Do Nothing and Working Men's Club, though they retain a distinct North American garage-rock grit. Critical consensus highlights their technical proficiency, particularly the tight rhythmic section of Paul Jacobs and Tom Gould, and the charismatic, often manic vocal delivery of Austin Boylan. They are frequently cited for their ability to bridge the gap between intellectual art-rock and high-energy live performance, making them a staple of the international festival circuit.