This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Rosebud in Davis Sq. has just started having rock shows, under the booking direction of the lovely Jordan Valentine (who also fronts the soul infused, Jordan Valentine and the Sunday … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). It was The New Collisions EP release with Greg Hawkes from The Cars – unfortunately due to my show-hopping (my attempt to see some of all 10 bands playing at The … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Last Friday was positively epic, I spent the entire night running up and down stairs in a (successful) attempt to see all 10 bands that played between the upstairs and the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Update: Winning email has been received, winner will be notified shortly. Thanks for playing! Last minute giveaway: the first email we get to bandcrush [at] googlegroups [dot] com that says “I … Read More
Well friends, thanks again for helping make our 150th show an absolute blast. It was nearly sold out before show time and totally sold out by the time the 2nd band of the night was on. We were editor’s pick … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gordon Gano and The Ryans stopped by The Middle East Downstairs last Thursday in support of their new album, Under the Sun. I had the privilege of doing a phone interview … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The International Pop Overthrow festival is once again rolling into town for four days this week starting tomorrow. All nights are being held at Church of Boston and feature some great POP … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Why yes, it’s Hallelujah the Hills performing on top of a mountain for the web series: Number One Jams. Their last few tour dates this week:11/18 – Ursinus College, PA11/19 – NY … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I have a back-log of live videos to share. November 6th was an awesome, if eclectic night of music at Church of Boston. You can read all about it in the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We last caught Metric at the WFNX Best Music Poll outside at City Hall Plaza in August. The sound was fairly insufferable (just the nature of an outside show at a venue that … Read More
We’re recording a cover of Golden Bloom’s “Doomsday Devices” and they are covering our “30 Lives” – the recordings will be released on a split 7″ in early 2010. Stay tuned for a cover art contest. In the meantime, watch … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I don’t know how it slid under my radar for so long, but I recently found out about Sonic Lobotomy, a great local rock TV show. The show airs on several … Read More
and they are awesome: go here to buy: http://donotforsake.com/sales.htmlor grab one on December 10th at Harpers Ferry!
We’ve just gotten hold of an awesome preview video of “30 Lives” for Rock Band. This isn’t quite the final version, but it’s almost there and soon, you’ll be able to buy songs by The Motion Sick in the Rock … Read More
We play first on what starts out as a girl-rock band night and ends as a dance party explosion. The Sun Lee Sunbeam Jeddo Stars (former Charms members) Harpers Ferry, Allston MA
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). “The Best of Mercy James” is a 13 song ‘best of’ cd collecting some of the very best Mercy James recordings from 1992-2009. It’s only 34 minutes long, but it took … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This blog has been around a little over a year and I’ve gotten the chance to cover and be a part of a lot of awesome things. But what’s topping my … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Win two tickets to The Middle East Upstairs on Friday the 13th to see: 11/13 – Landlocked Rock Cruise Featuring: The Motion Sick (150th show!) Static of the Gods (CD Preview) … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, November 10th and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last six(!) years, The Social has … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Friday is the very last day to apply (via Sonicbids) to showcase at SXSW 2010. SXSW 2009 was one of the big things that really got Boston Band Crush rolling with written … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). BBC favorites Televandals have just released the video for “Good for Nothing,” the lead single off their forthcoming album. It features jangly guitars and a Joy Division t-shirt – two of … Read More
Things have been a bit light on The Motion Sick blog here because there are so many exciting things going on. Soon, we’ll get a bunch of news up for you all. Until then, here’s a video recap of the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Brendan Hogan Gretel Hey Mama
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). If you can tear yourself away from the 10 billion great Halloween shows this weekend and you aren’t out of town like I am, one of my favorite bands in the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday 10/24/09 at The Middle East Downstairs 4 good reasons to hit the Middle East on Saturday:Wheat Jukebox the Ghost Jukebox the Ghost “Hold It In” OFFICIAL from Guy Manly on … Read More
Okay friends and foes alike, we’re officially operational. We shall begin licensing music, providing music strategy consulting, and taking over the world in but a few short moments. Thank you for your patience. Here we go! Web page and other … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Last Friday saw The Sun Lee Sunbeam release their new CD, Beneath the Burning Sky at The Pill at Great Scott. Here is the footage: and here is original show crush which … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Amongst the many great shows this weekend, we’ve got a killer lineup tonight at TT’s. I will describe it in video and audio: Australia’s synthpop/altrocker/new wavers Youth Group The States(CD Release) … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Sun Lee Sunbeam will be releasing their brand-new CD entitled, Beneath the Burning Sky this Friday, Oct. 16th at The Pill dance night at Great Scott. If you’ve been listening to … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). TAB the Band sat down with BBC for a few moments to answer a few questions about their past, their influences, and what they’re working on now: Tell me about the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just another quick one to say that Sea Wolf will be rocking it at The Paradise tonight and we hear that there are still some tickets left. The show is with … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, October 13th and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last seven(!) years, The Social has … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just a quick note to all you kids who have been whirlwinding through this weekend of great local rock to let you know that tomorrow, national artists Gossip will be rocking … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Mean Creek will be rocking the Paradise tonight. We gave away some tickets yesterday. Now we’ll give you some new video action from them:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). New music video by Lucretia’s Daggers, “The Horrors of Retail,” filmed at Stingray Body Art by Scott Matalon and Warren Lynch of Metropolitan Pictures. The topic, for anyone’s whose ever worked … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). JC McKitterick opened up the night, he is Tad’s (from Sidewalk Driver) brother. I was in a parking nightmare and totally missed his set, unfortunately. However, he did take an opportunity … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Boomerangs, a hip thrift store in JP, is starting up a Thursday music series. The first one is this Thursday, October 8th. The Bands: GIRLFRIENDS is a new 3-piece trashy pop … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). New music video by The Cinnamon Fuzz for the song, “Reboot My Heart.” The song is a geeky love song all about computers, and the video has ROBOTS! and a cameo … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you like a little theater and supernatural adventure with your music, look no further than The Ego & The Oracle. The concept: Questions from the audience are randomly pulled out … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This is bit of advance notice for this, but I wanted to get this interview up right away! Heather Del Balso (you may know her as Buggsy) has been growing dreadlocks … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Released today is Aloud‘s new video for the song “You Got Me Wrong” which features some fun sign-synching and Brady-Bunch-esque color boxes. Check it out:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Golden Bloom (recently named a “Hot New Band” by SPIN) returns to The Middle East Up on Tuesday, October 6! We caught a recent Golden Bloom show and highly recommend them! … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Our gals of TeaParty Boston are helping to celebrate some Somerville pride (word.) with this event taking place tomorrow at The Armory. If you go, get in on the tweetfest by using … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Aloud are releasing their new video this Sunday, Oct. 4th at River Gods. The song is You Got Me Wrong. The night also includes the premiere of select episodes of Aloud’s … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Cinnamon Fuzz are releasing their brand new music video for the song Reboot My Heart tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd. The music video was shot in July and directed by Matt … Read More
Church of BostonFRIDAY, November 6th with:Shoney Lamar and the Equal RightsMRS DANVERSJustin Shorey
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve been learning so much from just asking bands about where their name comes from, I’ve had a discourse on Fabio from The Motion Sick, a lesson on Andy Warhol from … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). In addition to the three sets from Morphine variations that I already posted, there were a bunch of great opening acts for the day too. I got some video from each. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The third and final post of Morphine-related projects at The Mark Sandman Memorial Concert. A final post with videos of opening acts will complete the series soon. From Orchestra Morphine is … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). From their Myspace page: Dana Colley, Jerome Deupree and Jeremy Lyons together are “Members of Morphine: the Elastic Waste Band.” They perform songs by the late Morphine-frontman Mark Sandman, as well … Read More