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About Neil Potter:
For Neil Potter, music is everything—an obsession transformed into an illustrious career, driven by pure passion, adrenaline, and curiosity. “Not a day goes by without me at least doing something musical,” says Potter, “It’s all I’ve ever dreamed of doing…” Since picking up the guitar at 14, this self-made, Liverpudlian artist has lived many musical lives: playing guitar and singing in touring prog rock bands, training with some of the most renowned teachers and mentors around the world, studying music at College and University, performing live in solo and duo acts, and even founding his own music school, where he passes along his sage wisdom and compassionate support to students just like him. His fascination with music’s inner workings—the theory, psychology, and practices that make it so powerful—is at the heart of everything he does. Thanks to his extensive experience and formal education, Potter draws influence from across the musical spectrum, from Dream Theater to Beethoven, Stevie Wonder, and beyond. Over the last few years, he’s been scrupulously honing a uniquely informed sound, gleaning insights from the greats he admires and infusing his work with fresh innovation. Now, it’s time for something big: a debut record nearly two decades in the making. Feeling grounded as a father, an educator, and most importantly, a creative, there is no better time for Potter to share his decadent slice of life and music with the world—a bold introduction to his vibrant universe filled with sonic wonder, knowledge, and devotion.
About “Over The Hills”
Drawing from a bottomless well of life experiences and musical influences, Potter’s songcraft carries a little something for everyone. His debut album is a melting pot of shimmering soundscapes, unfolding a deeply familiar journey through struggles and triumphs in life, love, and mental health. “Over The Hills” feels like a lost Radiohead track revived from the dead, saturated with the perfect balance of sensitivity, dramaticism, and grit. Almost everyone has been in a relationship that wrecked them, forcing a painful reckoning with what went wrong. In this case, the narrator’s lover has walked away, placing all of the blame on him. Naturally, he’s left reeling, as if plunged into a swirling black hole. The electric guitar melody starts slow and reflective, temporarily stepping aside so Potter’s mesmerizing vocals can pull listeners into his world of longing and confusion. As he processes the situation, the instrumentation builds—he begins to realize that, perhaps, he wasn’t the one at fault after all, and that life without her manipulative schemes might be a blessing. It’s a full journey in itself, as he ultimately decides to move forward and never look back, finally “making peace with his mind.” It all crescendos in a raucous burst of energy, capturing the sweet freedom and tangible relief of making it to the other side. At last the vicious cycle is over.
About the “Over The Hills” Music Video
“Over The Hills” is incredibly vulnerable and raw—the kind of song that lingers in the back of the mind, the kind of listeners will turn over and over again until it becomes ingrained in their psyche. So, it’s only fitting that the accompanying music video provides the ultimate arena for this absorption, placing Potter and his band front and center in a fully immersive, ultra-hypnotic performance. The simple set—a plain soundstage with just a few lights—infuses the visual with an unmistakably moody atmosphere, like stepping directly into Potter’s subconscious. Bathed in vibrant color and shrouded in wisps of smoke, it’s clear he was born to grace the stage. He’s completely at ease, commanding attention without lifting a finger, letting his soaring vocals and strumming prowess speak for themselves. Viewers will find themselves completely lost in the moment, emboldened to run down their own hills with their arms outstretched—and eager to see what Potter delivers next.
Reviews
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Neil Potter: Fifteen Years of Learning, Transformed into Music
Since the age of eighteen, Neil Potter dreamed of writing an album. Not just to compose songs, but to fully embrace every aspect of creation—writing, recording, producing, mixing, playing, arranging, orchestrating. A vast ambition that demanded time, patience, and devotion. After leaving university, he chose the sensible path of teaching music. What seemed like a detour became an opportunity. For fifteen years, Neil taught across different educational systems and even internationally, sharpening not only his technique but also his understanding of music in all its forms.
That long journey of growth and discipline finally led to his debut: Out Of The Fjords and Into New Found Lands, a project that embodies years of learning and the artistic maturity he had been seeking.
At the heart of the album stands “Over The Hills”, a song that captures the raw honesty of heartbreak and the liberation that follows. It tells the story of a relationship’s end, where blame is unfairly shifted onto the one left behind. Blinded by love, you almost believe it, wondering what you could have done differently—until time reveals the truth. You were never at fault; it was manipulation all along.
But more importantly, the song reflects transformation. From sorrow to clarity, from deception to growth. The protagonist emerges stronger, wiser, and thriving—a person unrecognizable to the one who once tried to break them down. Life, as the song reminds us, worked out for the better.
Musically, Neil translates this evolution with striking detail. The opening riff returns at the end in a higher key, a subtle yet powerful gesture signaling change, ascent, and hope. Warm acoustic textures intertwine with the drive of indie rock, while key changes, lush chords, and dynamic arrangements mirror the emotional shifts of the story.
“Over The Hills” is more than a song—it’s a testament to resilience. Distinctive vocals, heartfelt lyrics, vibrant guitars, and a soaring crescendo come together for an indie-rock anthem that balances nostalgia with renewal.
With his debut, Neil Potter offers more than just melodies—he delivers authenticity. A story of wounds, growth, and redemption, elevated into something universal. Because in the end, we all have our own hills to climb, only to find that the best was waiting on the other side.
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Neil Potter, a Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, is the artist we are featuring in our post today. On 29th August, he released his latest single “Música El Idioma Del Amor (My Sweet Señorita),” a strong and bright taster of his upcoming debut solo album, Out Of The Fjords And Into New Found Lands.
Let’s talk more about it…
The intro of this song, gosh this intro. It was everything. Latin-infused guitar melody that will get you delusional, so delusional that, you will think you are a professional dancer, about to do the tango.
Let’s get into the theme of the song. This is a straightforward love song about Neil’s partner. His partner is partly Spanish and likes reggaeton music. In the song, we meet a character who is gleefully celebrating his partner. He glorifies her and is very proud to show her off. Through the lyrics, we feel like we know this señorita, the character’s señorita.
Let’s talk about the technical aspect of the song. The song features a melody that attempts to combine a song with a Spanish guitar and a reggaeton beat, which is played by striking the guitar. Tony Draper (former head engineer at Parr Street Studios) mixed the song, which was mostly recorded in his home studio, with drums tracked at the iconic Motor Museum Studio in Liverpool. Sean Magee mastered it at the world-renowned Abbey Road Studios in London.
The song was inspired by the time Neil’s partner took him to Spain for the first time, and he was completely blown away by the richness of the culture. Later, they went to Seville, Spain, the home of flamenco guitar, where he fell in love with and, which he studied This is also obvious in the music through the playing and harmony.
Potter’s “Música El Idioma Del Amor” is not just a song, it is a love letter to the Spanish culture and to Potter’s partner. This is how to appropriate culture, by celebrating it. This was a tasteful showcase of his distinct blend of styles, seamlessly incorporating Spanish lyrics with his signature rock and progressive sound. The single showcases his flexibility as a musician and storyteller. I loved this song so much, I loved that it made me delusional and helped me to live my fantasies of being a tango dancer. I can’t wait to hear more music from him.
Stream “Mùsica El Idioma Del Amor” on Spotify
IT’S ALL WRITTEN BETWEEN THE (GUITAR) LINES IN NEIL POTTER’S ALT-INDIE-ROCK TOUR DE FORCE, ‘SHIPWRECKED’
Neil Potter feels like a rare exception in the era where revering guitarists for their skill is almost over; if we’re going to make one, it’s for him. His unique way of translating technical skill into vibrant expressive progressions in Shipwrecked makes the guitar lines a viscerally exhilarating force in themselves.
The supersonic arrangement was moulded to melt minds and rhythmic pulses at will through the monolithic interplay between indie, pop punk and classic rock, which results in a track that allows you to imagine what would happen if Guns N’ Roses, Jimmy Eat World and Suede met in the middle and waged war through sonic volition alone. You’ll either want to make sure you’re sat down or ready to dive into a frenzy-charged pit when you hear this when it is dropped on September 22nd, serving as one of the first hits from Potter’s upcoming LP, Out of the Fjords and Into New Found Lands – a 13-track release which swings from full-band and orchestral arrangements to stripped-back cuts that showcase what he does best.
After 14 years running a music tuition business and performing covers across the North West under agency contracts, Potter is finally stepping into his own. While he mostly plays live with an acoustic setup, looping vocals and striking his guitar for percussion, Shipwreckedproves how much electricity he can generate when turned up full-blast.
Discover more about Neil Potter via his official website & connect with him through Instagram.
Review by Amelia Vandergast
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The multi-hyphenate approach has become something of a necessity for modern musicians, yet Liverpool's Neil Potter wears his various hats - songwriter, composer, educator, producer - with uncommon grace. On 'Shipwrecked', the lead single from his debut album 'Out of the Fjords and into New Found Lands', Potter demonstrates how years of hands-on musical education have refined his craft into something both technically accomplished and emotionally authentic.
Potter's pedagogical background reveals itself not in academic stuffiness but in his meticulous attention to musical architecture. The track's deceptively simple opening masks a sophisticated understanding of dynamics and structure. His decision to begin in major territory before sliding into minor feels less like textbook theory and more like lived experience - the musical equivalent of watching someone's world slowly tilt off its axis.
The song tackles mental health with the kind of unflinching honesty that suggests Potter has done his homework, both personally and professionally. His central metaphor - the contrast between those who navigate back to shore and those who remain "shipwrecked" - avoids the usual recovery narrative clichés. Instead, Potter presents mental illness as an ongoing negotiation rather than a problem to be solved, acknowledging the uncomfortable truth that some individuals prefer familiar chaos to uncertain healing.
Vocally, Potter possesses that distinctly Liverpudlian gift for making the profound sound conversational. His delivery carries echoes of the city's indie lineage while maintaining its own character - warm enough to draw you in, sharp enough to make the darker revelations sting. The production, which Potter handled himself, grows increasingly claustrophobic as the song progresses, those "heavy riffs" arriving like storm clouds gathering on a previously clear horizon.
What elevates 'Shipwrecked' beyond mere confessional songwriting is Potter's restraint. A lesser artist might have pushed the metaphor into overwrought territory, but Potter trusts his material enough to let it breathe. The result feels like eavesdropping on an internal dialogue rather than being lectured about mental health awareness.
'Shipwrecked' positions Potter as an artist worthy of attention beyond his impressive CV. Here's a songwriter who understands that the most effective music education happens not in the classroom but in those four-and-a-half-minute crucibles where melody meets meaning. For a debut single, it's remarkably assured - the work of someone who has indeed found something substantial to show for his years of musical apprenticeship.
https://indiedockmusicblog.co.uk/?p=31937
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