This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Five of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble is upon us!Line-up: Thick as Thieves The Mystery Tramps Gene Dante and the Future Starlets Destruct-A-thon Are thesebands trying something different for … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Sarah RabDAU and Self Employed Assassins got a well-deserved win for Night Four of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. Video, of course, is coming soon. See you all tomorrow! Photo … Read More
Rock on kids, these are some amazing photos. by Kelly Davidson at: (Facebook – part 1 – part 2) by Johnny Arguedas at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/arguedas/sets/72157616468046847/ by Sooz at:http://www.flickr.com/photos/sooz/3423852133/in/photostream/ by Selene Angier at:http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=67645&id=526914798&ref=mf by EKS Productions: by Morgan Terrinoni:http://www.flickr.com/photos/brudy/sets/72157616669387072/
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Hope everyone is well rested from their day off, because tonight is going to rock you.Night Four of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble, Line-up: Thursday, April 9thMid East Up, $9, … Read More
Well friends, we did not win our night of the Rumble competition, but we had an incredible time. The show, at The Middle East, was so sold out by the time we went on, that multiple people who had stepped … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Three of the Rumble had some serious talent, and everyone brought their A-game. The Fatal Flaw started up the evening with their awesome indie-pop–and totally rocked us. Next, The Dirty … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Dirty Truckers won night three of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble! As is getting to be a habit, photos and videos coming soon!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Three of WBCN’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble!Line-up: The Fatal Flaw The Dirty Truckers The Motion Sick Have Nots Are these bands afraid of the so-called Rumble Curse? Find out:Interview with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Minus Scale brought the emo to us straight from New Hampshire. They had a chorus of girls in the front row singing along to every song. The New Hampshire invasion … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Gravehaven won night two of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble. Once again, photos and video coming ASAP!
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). BBC only took video last night, but there were many fine photographers in the audience. Arguedas Photography and here and Sooz who, I believe was shooting for Ryan’s Smashing Life Just … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). It has been rumored for a while, but now The Boston Herald is reporting the demise of yet another local music venue: Bill’s Bar. While Bill’s was never my favorite place … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Angeline was in fine form bringing out the folk-blues rock. Emily and Linda supplied the sweet harmonies. They were accompanied by violin, bongos, and the most enthusiastic xylophone player I’ve ever … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Night Two of the WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble!Line-up:The Minus Scale Gravehaven Apple Betty Eksi Ekso Get to know the bands!Interview with The Minus ScaleInterview with GravehavenInterview with Apple BettyInterview with … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Congrats to The Luxury who put on a killer set and took the win for night one. Video from the entire night coming soon!
The Rumble Lots of excitement here in the land of The Motion Sick. First of all, this Tuesday,we’ve got a big, exciting show at The Middle East. We’re competing in the 31stannual WBCN Rock ‘N’ Roll Rumble. This is the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Anngelle Wood, host of WBCN‘s local show, Boston Emissions and organizer of the Rumble gives us the inside scoop on choosing bands for airplay and what she looks for in selecting … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tonight kicks off the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble.The Line-up: Angeline Logan 5 and the Runners The Deal The Luxury How do the bands feel about the competition? Read our … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Mystery Tramps Rumble 2009 Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Of course! We’re all really psyched for it. This is going … Read More
A couple of days ago, we were featured on BeatCrave and I really appreciated what they had to say. As they promised, they wrap the week with a poll to select the most craved beats (or something). We’re matched with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Hot (and I mean hot) off the digital video presses, here’s Electric Laser People’s “Disco 3000”
We’re experimenting with a new service called Gimme Sound. The idea of it is that fans can download music for free and the company splits its ad revenue based on the number of downloads you receive. So, as an extra … Read More
Summary of Coverage (beyond just listing the shows): WBCN Official Page Weekly Dig Guide (PDF) Ryan’s Smashing Life Boston Globe:Interview with Anngelle WoodRumble Curse Gallery (which actually isn’t about the curse at all, but rather famous rumblers)Losers Were WinnersBoston Band … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Dirty Truckers 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Absolutely, the Rumble has a long history here in Boston and … Read More
in all things good and just, but Johnny Cash totally stole Folsom Prison Blues. Evidence: Compare with: Really, this was standard practice at the time, to re-write old country and folk standards, the problem here being that this song was … Read More
Sometime in early 2001, I wrote a song called “Love Conquers All.” At the time, I was performing, mostly solo, under the moniker Boys Suck. Among the very cool and flattering things that happened back in those days was the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Logan 5 and the Runners 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’Roll Rumble? Meh. But this may just be the ludes talking. Are … Read More
– If my recall has not failed me, I don’t think we got anywhere near this when the album came out over a year ago, but here we are riding a local wave of support – we’re in the Rumble, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Deal 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ RollRumble? Of course!! It’s an honor to be part of such a great Boston … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). My favorite glam band, Sidewalk Driver is back at The Midway this Friday (4/3) with my favorite Gypsy klezmer-punk band, Pariah Beat (who also just got back from SXSW – read … Read More
The very cool kids over at BeatCrave wrote up a story on us that is one of those pieces that makes me feel very pleased. In addition to being super nice and saying all encouraging words, they have captured the … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I caught the awesome St. Helena CD release show this past Saturday at The Cantab. The band unveiled its new EP Slow Jack, which is available now for purchase all over … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Muy Cansado! Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Yes, very much so. It’s a great Boston tradition and we’re really excited to be … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The lovely ladies, Linda Viens and Emily Grogan, of Angeline: 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? Yes, we are very … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). 4/02/09, Middle East Upstairs, 9 pm Damiera -rock from Buffalo by way of NYC. Kid:Nap:Kin who just got back from SXSW (which you can watch and read about!) – proggy-punky power … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Trucker Mouth Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock Roll Rumble? Yes, we think it’s pretty sweet to be here. Are you afraid of the Rumble curse? … Read More
From our web page with video and photos at: http://themotionsick.com/themotionsick/tour2009/tour2009video.html Perhaps the highlight is the videos of the newly commissioned state songs: …or if you’d rather watch the individual state songs: AR,CT,KY,MD,NY,NJ,OH,PA,RI,TN,TX,TX (Reprise),VA,W.VAIn addition to the state songs, we kind … Read More
We had a blast down at SXSW this year and we have some photos and video to share with you from two of our four shows. 3/19 – The Green Light Go and Hard Pressed Publicity Showcase at Fran’s Hamburgers … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Shuttle at SXSW (read his pre-SXSW interview here):
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Magic Magic at SXSW (go read their pre-SXSW interview here):
Usually, Green Light Go is busy telling all of the hip kids about how great The Motion Sick is. Well, this year at SXSW, GLG’s Janelle Rogers was featured pretty prominently in an article in SXSWORLD Magazine, which is given … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). KID:NAP:KIN at SXSW (read their pre-SXSW interview here):
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Jessica, Kerri, and Caroline of Apple Betty 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? J: Nope. Ok that’s a lie. K: … Read More
We were originally scheduled to be on the bill for this awesome show, but unpredictable weather patterns, the peanut crisis, and hypoallergenic flowers have forced us to change our plans…but holy awesome music, this is a good show. We will … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The boys in The Motion Sick gave me the straight talk on the Rumble. 2009 Rumble Questions: Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble? … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Boston’s post-punk darlings, Televandals, give us the scoop on SXSW. Also, check out Mike’s on-the-spot interview here. SXSW Interview Questions: 1. Where did you play at SXSW? We played The Bayou … Read More
ATE somehow kept coming up during our journeys this year. We had a couple of video experiences to document these thematic appearances. First, you probably have already seen our initial performance of ATE’s “Sometime Around Midnight” in car. You know, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Fatal Flaw Are you excited to be participating in the 31st WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble? You bet. Mostly because I think the Boston local music scene fosters entirely too … Read More
We already posted the original vimeo video interview and performance back here. Now, the interview and performance are posted as separate videos on Youtube. “30 Lives” performance Interview If you like this stuff, you can also check back to the … Read More
The final day. We left Philly on the late side after a slow start. We arrived in NYC, parked near the venue (Arlene’s) and scooted over to the East Village, where I dragged everyone for a couple of quick vegan … Read More