About

Pothole Skinny began with Stephen Connolly's solo performances at open mic nights and small gatherings. Opportunities emerged. Through these early explorations, he began opening for fellow artists such as Jai Agnish and his former band The High Canadiens. The Pothole Skinny project ignited with the camaraderie and collaboration with friends Frank Murphy, Scott Freyer, and Mark Dagley, expanding from those modest beginnings into an ensemble that explored sonic territories. Their music, a blend of folk and psychedelic introspection, captured their artistic explorations, creating a aural haven that bridged ethereal and earthly realms.

Connolly's musical travels extend beyond Pothole Skinny. Co-founding Perhaps Transparent with Gabriel Walsh, Connolly co-curated divergent sonic territories and helped to offer a platform for other free minded artists. Collaborations with The Gwens, playing tape loops with North Brooklyn Sound Collective and guitar with The Fireworks Collage Project helped spur a deep dive into the psych realm. He later helped Fill out the P.G. Six band by playing bass on a short tour and live New York City Appearances. This led to helping Mix and Record P.G. Six’s albums The Well of Memory and Music From the Sherman Box Series

In the late 2000s, the Pothole Skinny collaborative dispersed: Scott pursued projects with MV/EE and Wet Tuna, Frank moved to Southern New Jersey, and Mark Dagley focused on Abaton Book Company and his art studio work. Connolly's journey led from New Jersey to Florida. His solo work continued over the years as he fused diverse influences, blending folk with electronic elements, delving more into field recording and modular synthesis. In 2015, one of his tracks found it's way onto Denmark's Metaphysical Circuits label to be included on the "400/100" cassette compilation, paving the way for subsequent releases on his own Speaking of Clouds label. Notably, the cassette titled 'Dreams Through Craters' also emerged under the banner of Florida's Illuminated Paths label.  

After a few years of synthesis and field recordings tinkering, Connolly picked up a few new guitars and pivoted focus back into Pothole Skinny with a fresh solo approach. This has led to the release of “IF I Were To Find You At Sea”; a meditative reverb drenched guitar album with a foundation of tape loops and minimal electronic tinkering. Most of the album was recorded live in his home studio.