International Pop Overthrow - Chicago started last Friday night at Montrose Saloon on the city’s north side and will continue at that venue through April 30. Most of the 60+ acts involved are local, although there are some out-of-state visitors. Here are the five acts scheduled for Tuesday night, April 26.
Alain Quinn is a singer-songwriter who describes her compositions as a fusion of jazz, funk and “dreamy pop.” There’s also a bit of vintage supper club ambience that certainly shows through on the cinematic video for “Strange Fascination.” Quinn is currently working on her next album. Led by Mike Vinopal, Local Motive creates easy-going rock songs with a definite blues flavor. Their debut effort Superconductors came out in 2015, but they plan to release a couple singles soon as a preview of their Slice Of Life album, which is due out May 27. August Hotel has offered an intriguing blend of keyboards and guitars on a series of releases dating back to 2017. There’s a 1980s hit song feel to their work, especially on “Disaster And Delight” and “Train Song” from their 2020 effort Stations.
The Artist Formally Known As Vince is actually a quintet that describes its freewheeling performances as “glam trash rock n roll.” Vocalist-guitarist TAFKAVince and vocalist Lauren Kurtz make for a flamboyant Rocky Horror Picture Show style duo, rising above the energetic arrangements. Check out the band’s On Display album for some prime examples. Country and Western duo The Anna Maze captures the heartache of broken relationships and lonely barflies via Anna Maze’s emotionally charged vocals. She and Jim Licka are supported by various musicians on their recordings, the latest of which is That’s What I Want ‘Em To Say.
Check the official International Pop Overthrow website for the full schedule. You’ll also find links for just about all the acts who’ll be participating in Chicago this year. Even if you can’t attend in person, it’s a great way to discover new music.
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