Power Pop Overdose

Power Pop Overdose on Mad Wasp Radio 248 06/06/2026

Episode Summary

This week we're keeping it all in the Chicagoland family. From the pioneering power pop of Off Broadway, Pezband, Shoes and Material Issue to modern torchbearers like The Spindles, The Rubs, Phil Angotti and The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club, we're celebrating one of the greatest local music scenes ever assembled. Of course, no trip through Chicago rock history would be complete without Cheap Trick, but that's just the beginning. We'll travel from the North Shore to the city streets, exploring the sounds that made Chicago a hotbed for power pop, new wave, underground rock and everything in between. If you've ever wondered why Chicago continues to produce some of the finest guitar-pop bands in America, this episode provides the answer. Check out the playlist, turn it up, and spend an hour with some of the best music Chicagoland has ever produced. Let's go!

Episode Notes

Off Broadway - Stay In Time.mp3

Thrift Store Halo - What Are We Gonna Do Now.mp3

Pezband - Baby It's Cold Outside.mp3

The Kind -  Total Insanity.mp3

Material Issue - Renee Remains The Same.mp3

The Spindles - Mrs. Miller.mp3

Phil Angotti - Shy Violet.mp3

The Bishop's Daredevil Stunt Club - The Henry Norman Hotel.mp3

Cheap Trick - Stiff Competition.mp3

Shoes - Tomorrow Night.mp3

The Bad Examples - Little Disasters.mp3

The Rubs - I Want You.mp3

The Bon Mots - On Her Telephone.mp3

Insiders - Ghost On The Beach.mp3

Ministry - Work For Love.mp3