Potshot

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Potshot was a Japanese J-ska music group known for their energetic performances and unique blend of ska and punk influences. Hailing from Japan

Potshot was a Japanese J-ska music group known for their energetic performances and unique blend of ska and punk influences. Hailing from Japan, they gained recognition both locally and internationally for their distinctive sound and spirited live shows.

The band released their records on their own label, TV Freak, in Japan, and gained further exposure when their first five albums were re-released by Asian Man Records, a prominent American label specializing in Asian punk-pop bands. Their final album, Potshot Beat Goes On, was released in May 2005, marking the end of an era as Potshot disbanded later that year, culminating with a final show in Tokyo.

History

Formed in Japan, Potshot quickly made waves in the ska music scene with their high-energy performances and innovative approach to the genre. Their debut album, Pots and Shots, released in 1997, set the stage for their distinctive sound, earning praise for its departure from traditional ska conventions. Potshot’s music featured revved-up tempos and a unique fusion of ska and punk elements, challenging the norms of the mid-’90s ska resurgence.

Group Members

  • Ryoji Ariga – Vocals
  • Yoshito Hirai – Bass Guitar
  • Yoshinobu Takegoshi – Trombone

Other Projects

Potshot members have been involved in various musical endeavors beyond the band:

  • Potshot Forever: Best and Rarities (August 24, 2005 – TV Freak)
  • Do It Again with Potshot (mini-album) (October 7, 2015 – UK Project)

Discography

  • Pots and Shots (October 14, 1997 – Asian Man Records)
  • Rock ’n’ Roll (March 9, 1999 – Asian Man Records)
  • Til I Die (October 7, 2000 – Asian Man Records)
  • A Go Go (February 19, 2002 – Asian Man Records)
  • Dance to the Potshot Record (June 22, 2004 – Asian Man Records)
  • Six Potshot Rockers (October 8, 2003 – TV Freak)
  • Potshot Beat Goes On (May 16, 2005 – TV Freak)

Potshot’s discography showcases their evolution as a band, from their early releases on TV Freak to their partnership with Asian Man Records. Their music continues to resonate with fans of ska and punk, leaving behind a lasting impact on the Japanese music scene.

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