Our new mailing list on Reverbnation allows you to listen to, and share, all of our songs over at: There is still time to vote to help The Motion Sick win the Pick the Band competition to play at The … Read More
This isn’t really all that great, but you all know how I love monkeys… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This old Kids in the Hall video was recently forwarded to me and I’ve completely forgotten how brilliant that show was and why I should’ve watched it more when I had cable. Plus, as the bass player of The Motion … Read More
Here is a random sample of folks who have posted youtube videos of themselves playing our song “30 Lives” on some form of Dance Dance Revolution. The videos just mostly show the screen, but the first guy sings along a … Read More
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These bands rocked it for me last night: Cloud Cult really owned the night with their gang vocals, onstage painting, and unsettlingly positive-vibed songs. Here’s some video of their performance: Exit Clov was super fun with their beautiful double female … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I missed Mason Proper, who are supposed to be rad as well, but alas, my young legs have trouble standing for 4 hours straight anyway! Exit Clov was super fun with … Read More
For the finale of my 3-day tribute to Television, I was able to see Richard Lloyd at CHURCH where he is currently on the road supporting his current record The Radiant Monkey under the moniker of: RICHARD LLOYD & THE … Read More
I can only assume that a Myspace friend request from Doro Pesch arrived in response to my post declaring my love for all things Pesch a while back: https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/2008/09/httpwww-mikeandsophia-com200809motion-sick-metal-mondays-warlock-html/ At this time, I can only assume (in order to fulfill … Read More
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This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Local novelty star Robby Roadsteamer hits us once again with his tribute to Allston Rock City in a rewritten version of Springsteen’s “Atlantic City.”
Guns N’ Roses’ Chinese Democracy, that’s what! At last, after 13 years, 14 studios, (most likely) millions of dollars, and certainly countless personnel changes, the world will see the “bands” (what I had assumed to be mythical) 6th record. Here’s … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just in case our Cloud Cult plug ( ) wasn’t enough to get you over to The Middle East on Thursday, here is an awesome video by one of the other … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Casey Desmond – “Tilt Me Back”
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Super jazzy blip poppers The Sea and Cake are driving on through Boston in support of their 8th album Car Alarm. Check out the title track: Car Alarm and the lead … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Tonight Drug Rug have a big show at the middle east up with:Holly Golightly & The Broke-Offs Delaney Davidson Tony The Bookie 18+ $12, Doors at 8:00
This video by the folks at 236.com offers a pretty hilarious take on Post-Obama America Get the latest news satire and funny videos at 236.com. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
Cloud Cult (http://www.cloudcult.com/) is a crazy indie rock band from Minneapolis. They tour in a biodisel van, maintain strict environmental practices, and paint live on stage. Their latest album Feel Good Ghosts (Tea-Partying Through Tornadoes) is pretty amazingly awesome. This … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Catch Aloud Live:11-18-2008 20:00 at Cafe 939; Aloud presents the “I Just Want To Witness…” projection show.939 Boylston St., Boston, MassachusettsCost: $12 ($7 w/ Berklee ID)Aloud presents the “I Just Want … Read More
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I can’t say we’re lucky enough to be in it this month, but I’ve been reading SPIN every month since they started posting a free digital version ) and I have to say there is some really great stuff in … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). SPIN is reporting a less-than-stellar performance by the FOBs at their secret warm-up show at Great Scott in Allston. http://www.spin.com/articles/fall-out-boy-key-tour-opener But why did Fall Out Boy choose to play requests at … Read More
Pretty great free e-book on New Music Strategies for all you music makers: Definitely has some great points. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Last night, I had the pleasure of seeing for The Cult of Point Break Society’s performance of Television’s “Marquee Moon” (and assorted related tunes). It was pretty friggin’ awesome! I liked … Read More
Last night, we had the pleasure of opening for The Cult of Point Break Society’s performance of Television’s “Marquee Moon” (and assorted related tunes). It was pretty friggin’ awesome! I liked a lot of the performances much better than I … Read More
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This is just my opinion and it has nothing to do with the band, but I am pretty disgusted. Massachusetts did well on its ballot initiatives in the way of progress, but what is wrong with some of you other … Read More
http://meganmcardle.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/11/strange_days.php I’ve been saying this to people all day, but Megan McArdle (who has a great blog) puts it best: “This is a strange election in another way–it’s not really close, but people are watching it as if it is. … Read More
Okay, I am a 5-year-old, but I really can’t help noticing what is going on at “McCain Campaign Headquarters Live!!!” Um, I don’t know what to say even. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
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This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Herald is reporting that The Abbey is closing at the end of the month… http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1129798&srvc=rss
Friends, Vote tomorrow! Otherwise, you’ll be letting all of us voters in The Motion Sick make all of the nation’s decisions. While it’s true that we should be making the nation’s rock, we’re not so sure about the decisions… After … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Voting started today on WFNX’s Pick the Band competition. It is a competition to choose a local band to open up for Black Kids and Vampire Weekend at the Orpheum Theater … Read More
First, you need to register: Then, you need to vote: If we win, we get to open for Vampire Weekend and Black Kids at The Orpheum, which would be pretty awesome. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
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This is perhaps not the first Silly Sundays featuring Europe’s “The Final Countdown.” Â It may not be the last… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx- The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
A while back, Amanda Palmer (1/2 of the Dresden Dolls with a new solo record produced by Ben Folds), was one of the judges in the SPIN Hot Pursuit contest that we chose to drop out of because of the … Read More
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Voting has not yet begun, but here’s Pat… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx- The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). When I first heard this tongue-in-cheek look at, well, I’m not really sure what it is supposed to be looking at…but anyway, when I first heard it, I thought it was … Read More
This is pretty funny…my sister Lisa sent it to me. Also, let me remind you again that you should absolutely not vote! -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – http://themotionsickreviews.blogspot.com/
Tiffany?Tiffany started her career singing “I Think We’re Alone Now” (and her other fine hits) at malls. The Motion Sick has chosen to follow in Tiffany’s footsteps with a one-day rock concert at Patriot Place…tomorrow, Nov. 1 at 12:30 PM … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Who better to ring in Halloween with than HUMANWINE?
My mom forwarded this to me. Be sure to click wherever the hand appears (and in some cases, more than once). This is updated daily until November 4th. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
others don’t see it at all: I love the twin peaks music towards the end…
So we’re finalists in this Pick the Band contest. Â It seems like a pretty great thing. Â Pick the Band seems like a great idea. Â They bill it as the first fan-run record label. Â I guess then it makes sense that … Read More
To All of My Dearest Friends, PLEASE DON’T VOTE! I hope you will very carefully consider what I have to say and will choose not to go to the polls this Tuesday. You are just one small person. You won’t … Read More
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Back in August, we had the pleasure to be interviewed by the fantastic Ryan Spaulding for his equally fantastic music blog Ryan’s Smashing Life. His blog is probably one of the best in Boston for highlighting both Boston and National … Read More
This guy is awesome. Â I hope we get a chance to play with him again soon. Here he is performing “Black Man” opening for Chuck Berry. My favorite part is when security yells at the girl taping the performance…Â Â Listen … Read More