ALLIE HUGHES at Wrongbar, Thursday (June 16), 11 pm. See listing.
Fucked Up aren’t the only act in NOW’s NXNE showcase experimenting with larger narratives in their music. In the case of self-described “weirdo pop princess” Allie Hughes, though, it’s more about wrapping stories around her existing songs.
“There is always a bit of a storyline in my mind, just because of the underlying themes of the songs. But when I put a show on, I like to create a through line for the entire evening and incorporate the rest of the bands and audience into the story.”
Her headlining shows are more like oddball musical theatre, but with a musical focus. At NXNE she won’t be able to tie the whole evening together, but Hughes does promise some surprises and “antics.”
She’s now backed by a six-piece band that allows her to rock out a lot harder than she ever did as a solo performer. Keep an eye out for her debut album. She’s currently wrapping up recording, and it comes out this year.
