Drawing from power pop and melodic punk rock, Potential
Problem has come up with a sound of raw high energy
and honest passionate lyrics that would draw the attention
of the casual listener. Potential Problem perpetuates
in the energy fed off each other as they rock every
venue they have played in with the sonic orchestration
that a natural extension of what their music represents
to them: heart and soul.
The
band has come a long way since their formation in the
late '90s. Back in ’97, the band started out playing
New Found Glory and Fenix*TX covers for the first several
jam sessions and in no time, they found themselves writing
new material. The line-up was finalized in December
2001.
Within
the following year of 2002, the band wrote many originals,
made new friends from other bands, had their debut gig
and went into the studio to record two songs.
Their
debut gig was Void Deck Music, organized by Lunchbox.
All the proceeds of the gig went to the Community Chest.
It took place at Jammerz Pit in July where they played
alongside with Kate Of Kale, Pug Jelly, My Squared Circle
and No Direction.
The
band then took part in the Yamaha Asian Beat (previously
known as Band Alert) Band Competition that was held
at Youth Park in October and November. Out of the 70
over bands that took part, Potential Problem and 19
other bands made it to the semi-finals.
In
November 2002, the band went to TNT to work on their
EP, “Better Plans For That Misplaced Tomorrow”
which they released in March 2003.
Two songs from the EP can be found on their independent
release of their “Two Track Sampler CD”,
which was released free as a promotional item at the
end of 2002.
Potential
Problem recently played two shows in March. The first
was at Jurong Green CC where they played alongside with
Vertical Rush and Gorbachev and the following week,
they played at the Singapore International School alongside
with Gorbachev again, Pug Jelly and My Squared Circle.
With
their recent release of their EP, they plan to spread
their music to as many as people as possible.. The band
is looking forward to play future shows and to continue
making as many friends along the way.
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