hotpotatoes

Hot Potatoes is a Japanese indie pop duo known for crafting dreamy, nostalgic soundscapes that blend lo-fi beats, shimmering synths, and hushed bilingual vocals (Japanese/English). Active since the late 2010s, they’ve built a cozy international following with their DIY ethos and whimsical aesthetic, often pairing their music with handmade collage-style visuals. Their tracks like "Sunny Day" and "for you, in bloom" float between bedroom pop warmth and vaporwave-inspired nostalgia, while songs like "Song of the Silk Road" hint at global folk influences woven into their electronic beats. Their 2023 album *Noon* solidified their reputation for creating music that feels like "a sunset drive through a Miyazaki film," as described by fans. Though they keep their identities private, their Bandcamp and social media teases a love for retro video games, nature sounds, and sharing demos with their tight-knit community.

Genres

Jazz Beats

Lo-fi

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Latest Release

Sunny Day

hotpotatoes

Single - Released January 10, 2025