February 24, 2024 9.30 am

BUZZKILL JOY: The Lincolnshire musician trading politics for punk

Addison Potter has rocketed into the semi-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition

From Tory intern to punk rock sensation, Scunthorpe’s own Addison Potter has turned his back on politics to carve out a new path in the music industry. Under the stage name BUZZKILL JOY, the 23-year-old has rocketed into the semi-finals of the Isle of Wight Festival’s New Blood competition, proving that change really is as good as a rest.

Now based in London, Addison’s journey from political aide to alternative music maverick has been nothing short of dramatic. With a style that defies genre boundaries, his music pulses with the raw energy of alternative bass and the eclectic vibes of genre fluidity.


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