Material Issue was a power pop power trio from Chicago, Illinois. Their trademark was a brand of dense, rich, manic, and powerful pop tunes. Their lyrics revolved heavily around themes of love and heartbreak, having a phalanx of girl's-first-name-titled songs. Singles such as "Diane" and "Valerie Loves Me" remain staples of rock radio. Formed in 1985, Material Issue was the brainchild of frontman Jim Ellison (who also played guitar, provided lead vocals, and wrote all Material Issue songs).
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Material Issue has had 70 concerts.
Material Issue is most often considered to be Rock, Alternative, Power Pop, Alternative Pop, Jangle Pop, Chicago, and Underground Power Pop.
The last Material Issue concert was on October 25, 2023.
The songs that Material Issue performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 17, 1995 concert at mabels in Champaign, Illinois, United States:
