This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). After years of neglecting my desire and duty to see Freezepop perform live, I finally, with much anticipation, actually made it to their show on Friday! While they were trying out … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I told you a few days ago about J-Krafty’s video release show. Well, the crafting has gone down. The kidz in the crafty hood made gangsta crafts at the event at … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just a quick post because you don’t already have too many choices tonight, I just wanted to let you know about another great show tonight. Freezepop headlines the Mid East Down tonight … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Middle East Downstairs Saturday, 12/12 The Cliks (featuring Brian Viglione of the Dresden Dolls), Hunter Valentine, Mrs Danvers18+ $10 presented by Truth Serum & The Middle East Here’s Lucas from … Read More
The Motion Sick says farewell to 2009 with our final show on 12/12 at Bar Matchless in Brooklyn with Golden Bloom, Claymation Velociraptor, and more… Details at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184696857755&ref=ts We’ll have one more update in the next few weeks to tell … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). J-Krafty (a.k.a. ‘slim crafty’, a.k.a. 25cent a.k.a the O.C. – the original crafta) has written the absolute very best song about being a gangsta arts ‘n’ craftster ever written. Sure, it may also be … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). A lot of bands have some good old Boston pride. We here at Boston Band Crush celebrate the local camaraderie and revelry by focusing our attention on our nearby rock ‘n’ rollers. We … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Magic and mayhem at Harpers Ferry, Thursday, December 10th Sun Lee Sunbeam are transforming Harpers into a shiny and sparkly winter wonderland. VIDEODROME will be providing film and dance parties inbetween … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Eddie Japan are releasing their brand-new EP, Four By Six (four songs by six men) this Thursday, December 10th at Church of Boston. The EP is 60s pop that reminds me … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday, December 8th 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 ). Sometimes, you just have to let a video speak for itself. Now is one of those times. I present to you, “Happy Kitty Bunny Pony” by Larry Banilow:
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This sounds like a fun marriage between classical and video games, from the press release: The Video Game Orchestra (VGO) returns to the Berklee Performance Center on Saturday, December 5 for … Read More
We are still working on an updated version of our Ash Wednesday’s Residency 4-song collection (poster from the event on the left). One of the songs, “Aquaman’s Lament” has been getting some notice lately. We even had the honor of … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush . Hooray for Earth have a brand-new EP out which you can download via eMusic and a brand-new music video for the song “Surrounded By Your Friends” which has puppets, so watch … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Artists! (and those pretending to be!) Golden Bloom and The Motion Sick have gone head-to-head releasing a split 7″ with:Golden Bloom covering The Motion Sick’s “30 Lives”The Motion Sick covering Golden … Read More
This has been floating around for a while, but we’re just catching up on telling you all about some recent things: See full report…
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Spawned from a Black Crowes Cover-Up at The Lizard Lounge of the summer, the star-studded BrownBoot is throwing a party at The Rosebud (381 Summer St, Davis Square, Somerville, MA; directly … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). 11/20/09 House of Blues: Metric started out mellow, opening the night with “Twilight Galaxy,” and surprisingly to me (I would have thought they’d save “the big hit” for the encore) they jumped … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Joe DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters was profiled on PBS’ The Secret Life of Scientists – the interview explore the dichotomy between scientist rockstar. He is hilarious as always. I … Read More
We’ll be chatting with the community at Music Game Authors about the preparation of our songs for Rock Band, our upcoming recording plans, and anything else of interest on Sunday, 11/22 at 8 PM EST. The chat session is open … Read More
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