Omnivore Recordings and The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival announce 'International Pop Overthrow: Volume 23'

Fans of power pop, melodic rock, indie rock and stellar songcraft will want to plan to pick up the forthcoming 'International Pop Overthrow: Volume 23' on Sept. 9, 2022...Robert Kinsler

Omnivore Recordings and The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival Announce

International Pop Overthrow: Volume 23

Out On September 9, 2022

Featuring Songs From April March, Fernando Perdomo, The Loud Family and Anton Barbeau,

The Rave-Ups, Seth Swirsky, Kimberley Rew and

Lee Cave-Berry, and many more

July 28, 2022: Omnivore Recordings and The International Pop Overthrow Music Festival are proud to present International Pop Overthrow: Volume 23, the first since before the pandemic: a three-disc compilation featuring 68 tracks by artists from all over the world who have played the International Pop Overthrow festival… along with some who haven’t.

The IPO compilation goes back as far as the festival, to 1998 when Vol. 1 was a single disc. Since then, the compilation had expanded to two discs the following year, and then three discs in 2002 for Vol. 5, and it has remained a three-disc set through 2022. IPO Vol. 23 showcases artists from nine different countries, doing just about every subgenre of pop music, including power pop, pop/rock, folk/pop, psychedelic pop, garage, indie-rock, modern rock, etc., making it one of the most well-rounded compilations available to the general public.

Although the International Pop Overthrow festival is essentially a showcase for unsigned bands, the compilation has featured signed acts, as well as acts who have gone on to be signed. These include Jason Falkner, Brendan Benson, Roger Joseph Manning, Jr. (Jellyfish; Imperial Drag), AM Radio, Marvin Etzioni (Lone Justice), and Shoes (power pop legends!).

Acts on Vol. 23 to watch out for include:

• April March (sunshine pop chanteuse and animator)

• Fernando Perdomo (producer and member of Echo In The Canyon film band)

• The Loud Family (featuring Game Theory’s Scott Miller) and Anton Barbeau

• David Minchin From The Innocents (Aussie power pop legends)

• Seth Swirsky (Grammy-nominated® songwriter, filmmaker and author)

• The Rave-Ups (Classic Alternative rockers back on the scene)

• Kimberley Rew (founding member of The Soft Boys and “Walking On Sunshine” writer) and Lee Cave-Berry 

When mainstream pop/rock fans play any volume of the IPO compilation, their first response is invariably “this is great; I had no idea people were still making music like this!”. Well, they certainly are, and you can find some of the best examples of it on IPO Vol. 23!

Pre-Order here: http://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/ipo-volume-23/

Track List:

DISC 1

1. Tambourine Love - The Tambourine People

2. Girl With A Record Collection - Fernando Perdomo

3. The Rain Comes - The Vinylos

4. A Place in The Sun - Mansfield

5. The Street Leads To The River - The Newds

6. Stardeath - James Booth & The Return

7. Shake Your Hair - Golden Richards

8. Lost In A Daydream - Lannie Flowers

9. Let Me Tell You - The RAZ Band

10. Lift Off - April March

11. There’s Only One Way Out Of This - Black Mail House

12. The Real Sound Of The World - Ramírez Exposure & Marc Jonson

13. Too Much Of Nothing - The Greeting

14. Blue Room - Stephem Lawrenson

15. Best Days Gone - Vanilla

16. Platinum Girl - Rome 56

17. Counting Dreams - Jody And The Jerms

18. Drink It Up - Jeremy

19. Carry You (Redux) - Rich Arithmetic

20. Magnesium - Rainy Day Crush

21. What I Mess - Go Time!

22. The Only Girl - The Pozers

23. Vinyl Junkie - Blake

DISC 2

1. Julee - Dave Cope And The Sass

2. Verse 2 - Underwater Sunshine

3. The Cup Has Run Over - Petrified Max

4. Mavis Of Maybelline Towers - The Loud Family and Anton Barbeau

5. On The Motorway - Emperor Penguin

6. One Of Us Is Crazy (The Other Is Me) - David Brookings

7. Paper Letter - Lisa Marie Claire

8. Endless Haze - Danny Wilkerson

9. Heartbreaker - Andrew Stonehome

10. Blue In The Red Room - The James Clark Institute

11. I Can Be Any Woman - Kimberley Rew and Lee Cave-Berry

12. Rapid Transit - Elephonic

13. 99 Reasons - The Arcadeans

14. Far Away - The Incurables

15. Roller Coaster Ride - Brent Seavers

16. Temescal Canyon - The Magnet Hearts

17. Miss Amphetamine - Your Academy

18. I Gotta Know - David Minchin from The Innocents

19. My Secret Love - Athanor 2.0

20. Pony Up - The Bishop’s Daredevil Stunt Club

21. Dreaming About Sleeping - Blake Jones & The Trike Shop

22. Around The Bend - Brent Windler

DISC 3

1. Summer Camp - Frederick Julius

2. Rose Avenue - Seth Swirsky

3. Dear Jo - Sunbourne Rd

4. Tenerte Circa - El Inquieto Roque

5. Breathe Deep - Solitary Friends

6. So, You Wanna Know The Truth? - The Rave-Ups

7. Don’t Worry California - Circles

8. Best Of Luck - Rolling Numbers

9. Dry January - Barmudas

10. Melody Told You - Amoeba Teen

11. Unreliable Friend - Eric Crugnale

12. Party All Night On Sunset - Morty Shallman

13. S.E.M.A. (Sunday Evening Misery Attack) - Searching For Sylvia

14. Save Me - Street Duo

15. Happy Faces - Blaine Campbell

16. Songs In A Different Light - Sue Hedges

17. Test Of Time - Glowbox

18. Early Morning Days - The Top Boost

19. Waiting On Me - Jody Quine

20. Zeros And Ones - Danny Echo

21. I Don’t Want To Let You Down - Naked House

22. Sunday - The Glimmer Stars

23. Feel The Light - The Parlophonics

21st Annual International Pop Overthrow (IPO) coming to Los Angeles, July 27 through August 5

International Pop Overthrow - better known as IPO - is back! The annual celebration of melodic rock, power pop and all round good music returns to the Southland this Friday, July 27, and continues through Aug. 5, 2018.

I've been out of town the better part of July, so I caught up with IPO founder and CEO David Bash via email and had him reflect on this year's highly-anticipated event, as well as the history of IPO...

Robert: Talk a little bit about what makes the 21st Annual IPO special? I saw, for instance, you have Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (a founding member of Jellyfish and the long-time keyboardist and backing vocalist for Beck) performing at a date in early August.

Chris Price / Photo: Kyle Safieh

David: Well yes, that's certainly one thing which makes it special, having Roger back for the first time since 2006!  He rarely plays, so I'm especially honored to have him.  Actually, the whole bill on August 3 is pretty amazing (that event at Molly Malone's also features Chris Price, Rob Bonfiglio, David Myhr and others)!  Of course, I think all the shows are great, and no, I'm not biased...It's also special because, at 21 years, we're finally legal.

Robert: How has the Power Pop/melodic rock scene changed over the years since your first IPO event?

David: It's certainly grown quite a bit since 1998, when we started IPO, as with the proliferation of ways to record at home, virtually anyone who wants to record an album has the ability to do so.  Of course, that means more music that's underpar, but also more music that's good...and I certainly accept that trade-off because my wife Rina and I are very diligent about separating the wheat from the chaff, doing copius research online to find the best pop artists we can, and invite them to play the festival.

Diamond Hands

Robert: Are there any certain artists that you have performing that are unique; maybe talk about the range of artists performing across the 10-day event this summer.

David: I don't know about unique, but I will say that the parameters of the festival have widened quite a bit since we began doing IPO.  While early on it was primarily a "power pop" festival, we now feature much more than that.  We have a nice cross-section of indie-rock, modern rock, psychedelic pop, folk-pop, singer/songwriters, etc...there's definitely something for everyone at IPO Los Angeles!  On the schedule page of our website, we have links to all the artists playing the festival, so feel free to check them out at https://internationalpopoverthrow.com/schedules/ipo-2018-schedules/los-angeles-2018/X

Robert: Thank you David!

Roger Joseph Manning Jr.

You can check out the IPO schedule at: https://internationalpopoverthrow.com/schedules/ipo-2018-schedules/los-angeles-2018/ 


Robert Kinsler

International Pop Overthrow coming to Los Angeles, July 28 - August 6, 2017

It's that time of year when a slew of talented power pop artists descend on noted venues throughout Los Angeles to showcase their original melodic rock. Known as International Pop Overthrow (IPO), the event brings together great artists that celebrate an enduring scene where artful songcraft, catchy choruses and shining vocal harmonies rule the day.

Things kick off at Friday night, July 28 when a full night of live music at Fais Do Do in Los Angeles, with other night and/or afternoon showcases returning to that venue as well as being staged at Molly Malone's, Skinny's Lounge, and the Silverlake Lounge.

Many great artists I've seen and/or reviewed before including the RAZ Band, The Jeremy Band, Plasticsoul, Popdudes, Sparkle*jets UK, and the Galaxies are set to perform sets this year. Click here to read my review of a particularly-great IPO bill I caught in Orange County in August 2012. The previous year, I caught another memorable date of the annual fest; read my review of that event here.

Visit the official IPO website here for a full schedule of this summer's IPO concerts!

Inbox Update: International Pop Overthrow, Kings of Leon, The Waterboys

Hope everybody is having a great weekend! Here is a recap of noteworthy new items that have landed in my inbox over the past few days...

International Pop Overthrow coming to Los Angeles, Orange County
Annual Power-Pop festival to be staged July 26 - August 4, 2013

Many of power-pop's most talented modern-day proponents will be featured during the extensive run of the annual International Pop Overthrow (IPO) that comes to Los Angeles and Orange County, California, Friday July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 2013.

John Borack rocks with The Popdudes

Among my favorite artists set to perform at the annual bash include The Galaxies, Maple Mars, Lisa Mychols (of Masticators and Nushu fame), Scott Samuels, Plasticsoul, Jeremy, Scarlet Crush and the Popdudes. 

Among the venues hosting IPO concerts in 2013 are Molly Malone's, Fais Do Do, Good Hurt (all in Los Angeles County) and Fitzgerald's located in Surf City, Huntington Beach.

A special "thank you" to event founder and power-pop champion David Bash who continues to bring far-flung and noteworthy melodic rock to discerning audiences around the globe!

For more information on IPO, visit www.internationalpopoverthrow.com.

KINGS OF LEON RELEASE NEW SINGLE, "SUPERSOAKER," JULY 17

PERFORM ON LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON JULY 22

NEW ALBUM, MECHANICAL BULL, OUT SEPTEMBER 24

 

On July 17, Kings of Leon will release the first single, Supersoaker, via iTunes, Amazon and all digital providers. The song is from their soon-to-be released record Mechanical Bull. The album was produced by Angelo Petraglia and recorded at the band's studio in Nashville, TN. The band will perform "Supersoaker" on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on July 22.

Kings of Leon are currently on the road in the UK and Europe and will perform along with The Flaming Lips, Jackson Browne, Built to Spill and others at the Rock for Oklahoma benefit on Tuesday July 23 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The band will be returning to Europe in August and then will perform at the 2013 Global Citizen Festival on September 28 in New York's Central Park.

The Waterboys set for extensive tour of North America this summer/fall

Mike Scott is set to embark with his Waterboys on an extensive tour of the U.S. and Canada this fall. Read George A. Paul' post on the band's forthcoming late summer/early fall tour here.

Inbox Update: Gary Rossington, Phil Vandermost, Mac Powell

There is a little bit of everything in today's post, so let's jump right in...here are some releases that have landed in my inbox over the past day or so.

Gary Rossington

Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington will join a distinguished roster of Georgia performing artists and music industry leaders in accepting awards on-stage at the 34th Annual Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Concert and Show, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Rossington will be honored in the Songwriter Category having written well over 120 songs throughout his career including classic iconic songs like “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Simple Man,” and “What’s Your Name.” Lynyrd Skynyrd release their new album, Last of a Dyin’ Breed, on August 21, 2012.


Atlanta’s celebrated television icon Monica Pearson will be Mistress of Ceremonies of the event. A Special Performance by American Idol stars and recording artists Snellville, GA-raised Diana DeGarmo and her fiancée Ace Young, who met while appearing in the Broadway revival of “Hair,” will be another highlight of the evening. Many of the inductees will also perform during the Concert.

At the Concert and Show, to be televised live by GPB (Georgia Public Broadcasting), artists representing extraordinary talent in classical, contemporary, country and Southern Rock music will be saluted and will perform on-stage during the evening. According to Dr. Bobbie Bailey, President of Friends of Georgia Music Festival, Inc., “Since the first presentation in 1979, at which the legendary Ray Charles was an inductee, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Show and Concert has emerged as the premier forum for recognizing the scope of the performing virtuosity of Georgia-born-or-based music professionals.” Dr. Bailey thanked Jack Sawyer of Wilmington Trust, Joel Katz of Greenberg-Traurig, Delta Air Lines and Michael Taormina of the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre for “their generous and loyal sponsorship support.”

The 2012 inductees will also include: Robert Spano, recipient of the Chairman’s Award; 38 Special (Group); Alex Hodges (Non-Performer), Riley Biederer (Horizon Award), and others.

The honorees and luminaries of Atlanta’s entertainment, cultural and philanthropic scenes will walk the Red Carpet, beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14. For early arrivals, a cash bar will open at 4:00 p.m. The Awards Concert and Show will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tickets starting at $60 per person and $20 per student are available for sale from August 4th onwards through www.cobbenergycentre.com or www.ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

Phil Vandermost & Telesound to perform in Huntington Beach on Saturday, Aug. 4 as part of International Pop Overthrow

Vandermost and Telesound are excited to be making a rare north Orange County appearance this Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, when they play at Fitzgeralds Irish Pub in Huntington Beach as we perform at the International Pop Overthrow (IPO) Festival. The cover is just $10 and the night will feature eight bands including Walter Clevenger, SparkleJets and past OC Music Award winners Scarlet Crush, and you'll get a sweet compiliation CD featuring many of the bands playing at the IPO festivals throughout the world.


For directions and more info on the show, click on the venue link in the calendar below. For more information about the International Pop Overthrow Festival, go to http://internationalpopoverthrow.com.


Third Day Frontman Mac Powell to release self-titled debut country project on Aug. 21

Mac Powell, who fronts multi-platinum-selling Third Day, is set to release his self-titled debut country music album on Aug. 21, 2012.

The CD features twelve songs by the #1 hit songwriter including his first single, “June Bug” which he released last month through his Twitter account (@macpowell) to his more than 80,000 followers.



His recent solo country performance debut at the 2012 CMA Music Festival in Nashville resulted in a host of media and fan accolades. Of his song, “One Mississippi,” USA Today’s Lucas Hendrickson writes, “Note to country radio programmers: keep an ear out for ‘One Mississippi.’ And keep a spoon handy, for you will be eating this song up with it.”

"I grew up listening to country music," Powell tells Billboard. "It was a big part of shaping me musically and I think that's pretty evident in Third Day music. There's always been little tinge of it."

To help further shape the sound he was looking for, Powell worked with producer Jason Hoard who has been touring with Third Day since 2010. Hoard, a multi-instrumentalist, played banjo and mandolin on the album and also contributed to the songwriting credits along with famed tunesmith Brett James (“Jesus Take the Wheel,” “Love You Out Loud,” “Out Last Night,” “When the Sun Goes Down”).

"I started writing with Brett. He was really the first step," says Powell in his Billboard interview. "We just hit it off really well and came up with a lot of ideas in a short amount of time, and then Jason worked on a few of those ideas as well. We started recording them and it just started feeling great.

“There have been so many times in the past that I had song ideas that didn’t really fit lyrically or musically with Third Day,” Powell wrote on his personal Tumblr site, announcing the project. “I filed those songs away to the ‘maybe sometime’ category. Well, that time is now.”

Powell is already booked for over two dozen shows this summer and fall to introduce fans to his new music. He’s back by a seasoned group of country musicians, affectionately named The Backsliders, and although it’s a bit of a change for an artist whose primary outlet puts him in front of thousands of fans a night, it’s a change he clearly feels led to follow. “It’s different to think about getting in a van with a trailer and driving five to eight hours a night,” Powell told USATODAY.com. “It’s something I never thought I would do again, but when you’re driven to get this music out, you’ll do it.”

Powell also stresses that his work with Third Day continues, with the band putting the finishing touches on a new album – helmed by veteran rock producer Brendan O’Brien – that’s due for release this fall, with a Spring 2013 tour to follow.