Post-emo/punk band Potionseller Unleash Latest EP

Music Review | 19th July, 2024 When They Get Old (Cover Artwork)

Formed in 2021 Potionseller have spent their time developing their own unique blend of emo-flavored pop-punk.

Vocalist Reno spent the better half of his late teens and 20's heavily touring the U.S. with his previous band, If Only, If Only (fka Backpacks). After If Only, If Only parted ways, Reno wrote 5 songs for a new project and brought them to old friend and label mate, Ryan Malicsi of Hot Mulligan to record at his home studio and Eureka Records in Wyandotte, MI.

After sitting on the songs for almost a year, Reno decided to assemble a full band. The first addition was his childhood best friend, Jake Bartell, on bass.

Reno and Bartell have been a part of musical projects together since the 7th grade. In addition, Bartell is an accomplished classical/jazz musician, with Potionseller being his first time entering the DIY scene.

Next to join was drummer John Wilson, a veteran of the Michigan music scene. Andy Morris, who had spent his college years and early twenties building his own band Common Nonsense, was added next.

The final member to join was Reno's former label mate, Nate Leritz, on lead guitar, who had spent years touring with various projects in the Michigan scene.

Following a number of successfull releases the band are proud to present their impressive new five-song EP, When They Get Old, testament to their versatility, seamlessly blending the nostalgia of 2000s pop-punk with the intricate nuances of modern emo.

The five track EP is filled to the brim with high energy melodic rock. From the weaving guitar lines of Love Islands, One More Photo and Natty Ice, the melodic pop-punk Faster to Monarchs Club with its goth tones, When They Get Old is a fantastic modern punk EP.

Potionseller - When They Get Old (Youtube)

The EP When They Get Old is available through all streaming platforms.

Photo Credit: Earshot Media

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