Members of The Artist Formally Known As Vince get along well together.
International Pop Overthrow - Chicago starts this Friday night at Montrose Saloon and will continue at the north side venue through April 27. Most of the acts involved are from the Chicago area, although there are some out-of-state visitors. Sunday brings a six-act afternoon showcase and a five-act evening showcase, separated by a short break.
The first set kicks off at 2:00 pm with country-rock singer-songwriter Miles Maxwell, who’ll be drawing from his 2018 album Red Ghost and several singles he’s released since then. Montrose Saloon regulars Brother Derek are back for another IPO - Chicago performance after making their festival debut last year. Their 2022 album Parade Rest finds them taking a satirical point of view while exploring various genres. Otter Petter have been crafting melodic and guitar-driven pop for 15 years, with their latest recording being the single “Movies.” They’re long-time favorites at IPO - Chicago.
Kerosene Stars have been releasing albums since their self-titled 2014 effort, and they released a pair of new singles in 2023. “A Pretty Good Year” puts optimistic sentiment to a guitar-driven, power pop arrangement. Half Catholic looks to be making their IPO - Chicago debut this year, and they have a 2023 album titled Art In Heaven to promote. The TAFKAVINCE Band, also known as The Artist Formally Known As Vince, has been entertaining Chicago area audiences with fun, freewheeling rock for years. They recently released the two song EP February, and “Magazine,” a track from their 2023 album A Problematic Opera was voted as one of The Top Ten Glam Rock Songs Of 2023 by listeners of Elastic Glam Radio.
The Sunday evening showcase will start just a few hours later with Rollo Time, a band that’s equally impressive with the psychedelic rock of “12-17” and the Who-inspired “Spider In The Hole.” Their most recent single, “One Thing,” came out just about a year ago. Einstein’s Sister has previous experience performing at IPO showcases in Chicago and Los Angeles. Their Exit Strategies EP, which came out last November, was chosen as a favorite release of 2023 by Davenport, Iowa’s River Cities Reader publication. Big Stir Records artists Blake Jones And The Trike Shop hail from Fresno, CA and have often participated in the label’s power pop showcases.
Singer-guitarist Tim Kish has performed with Swingset and other bands in the state of Michigan. He recently released his debut album Drawn To Life, and has a knack for creating mind-altering videos for his indie rock songs. Chicago band Satellite Union draws on classic rock of years past for melodic and guitar-powered songs such as “Dirt Road” and “Leave My Heart.”
Check the official International Pop Overthrow website for the full Chicago 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. Many of the acts have Bandcamp pages, so it’s possible to already have some favorite songs before you've even seen the band play.
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