It seems like ages since I’ve mentioned International Pop Overthrow - Chicago and Record Store Day in the same post. Back in a less complicated time, both events took place around mid-April, possibly along with C2E2, CIMMFest, and the CHIRP Record Fair. IPO - Chicago is returning after a two-year hiatus, and while there were RSD Drops in 2020 and 2021, they were smaller and less attended affairs than the traditional Record Store Day that’s coming back to us on April 23. If some record stores add live in-store band performances the way Laurie’s Planet Of Sound, Val’s Halla, and Reckless Records have in the past, that will be icing on the cake.
The list of limited-edition vinyl releases for RSD 2022 is available on the official website and the first thing regulars will notice is that it’s a full seven pages. There will also be an RSD Drop on June 18, and those releases are in the same list with the April ones. Keep that in mind when you’re making a wish list or you might end up asking for a record that won’t be available for a couple more months. Prime example: The Kinks’ Waterloo Sunset 12-inch EP (which I absolutely want) comes out on June 18. As always, RSD offers spruced-up rereleases and never-before-available items in pretty much every genre—rock, soul, country, hip hop, blues, classical, and jazz.
Looking through the April releases, the ones that immediately jump out at me are the Sunday Girl seven-inch EP by Blondie; Wireless World by Nick Lowe; Spirit, Power and Soul by Johnny Marr; New Improved Kim Shattuck Demos by The Muffs; Explosions In The Glass Palace by The Rain Parade; More Hot Rocks (Big Hits And Fazed Cookies - 50th Anniversary) by The Rolling Stones; At Home (The Singles) by Shocking Blue; and the benefit album Portraits Of Her by various artists.
David Bash, the founder and CFO of International Pop Overthrow (named in honor of Material Issue’s stellar debut album), brings his annual multi-act festival to various cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, London, and Liverpool. It’s been staged in numerous venues around Chicago for years. Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side will serve as the 2022 home base from April 22 through April 30, with 65 acts slated to perform.
Looking at the schedule, it’s obvious several long-time participants were eager to join in the fun again. Go Time!; The Spindles; The Queue; The Unswept; Penthouse Sweets; The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club; Catherine Tecktiel; Vee Sonnets; The Walkdown; Thrift Store Halo; Rob Schultz Band; The Red Wigglers; The Artist Formally Known As Vince; The Bon Mots; Too Much Saturn; Michael Steven Cohen; The Jeremy Band; Phil Angotti; The Valley Downs; Three Hour Tour; and King Mixer could all be called veterans.
I believe Sunshine Boys, one of the best acts to emerge from Chicago in recent years, will be making their IPO debut when they perform at 8:00 pm on April 27. I’m tempted to say the acclaimed Saratoga, NY trio The Figgs are also newcomers, but I’m not totally sure. Also keep in mind that discovering a new favorite band is always a distinct possibility at an International Pop Overthrow event. The Chicago schedule on the IPO site provides links to every act involved, so you can do some extensive research in advance.
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