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First, I couldn’t make it through the whole song. Second, this is the most painful thing I have ever heard. I like noise and dissonance and all. I can’t even explain the literal dizziness and pain that listening to this … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). From their myspace: Who are The LeeVees?Two nice Jewish guys have taken up the important task of writing a bunch of great, rockin’ Hanukah songs. Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider … Read More
Time had a mostly uninteresting article about the history of veganism, which is remarkable only because it didn’t explicitly call us fanatics, or say that it’s unhealthy. Time ArticleAlso, this guy is an idiot:
Handy site provides a single upload point and then relays videos to many other video hosting sites like Youtube, Google, Yahoo, Myspace, Blip, etc. Saves a lot of time for me! -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – http://themotionsickreviews.blogspot.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7772902.stm Um, yeah, pretty sure this is nonsense, but yeah. “The kiss reduced the pressure in the mouth, pulled the eardrum out and caused the breakdown of the ear. The chorus of warnings was echoed by the Shanghai Daily, which … Read More
My first iPod has finally bit the dust. It is a sad day. I’ve had it for almost 4 years, extending much beyond the typical 2 year lifespan of most iPods. It has been on 2 tours with The Motion … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve already posted about this, but this is going to be a killer show, so I am reminding you all once more. You’ll see in a few weeks when I do … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Act of the Year (National) – New Kids on the BlockAlbum of the Year (National) – Who Killed Amanda Palmer – Amanda PalmerSong of the Year (National) – This Lonely Love … Read More
I was reminded how awesome this song is when I semi-recently watched “Freaks and Geeks,” the best TV show ever made. I was doubly reminded while we were on tour as I heard a Styx double slam at Subway in … Read More
Episode 8 of PBS show Roadtrip Nation includes “Losing Altitude” by The Motion Sick. Video is not yet available, but we’ll post it when it is… http://www.pbs.org/wnet/roadtripnation/episode8.html -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – http://themotionsickreviews.blogspot.com/
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Bon Savants! Fri 12/12 Mid East Down This is another juggernaut show of 4 great bands: Freezepop, Bon Savants, The Toothaches, Barnicle – 18+ $12
I am working on writing a new song. I was pretty happy with the first draft of it. I recorded a quick demo and listened back to it about 50 times, which is the main way that I evaluate my … Read More
The music video for “30 Lives” has hit 15,000 views on Youtube The combined DDR sales for the two games with “30 Lives” in them have hit 200,000. Most likely, those games will get our music/video in front of more … Read More
As part of my quest to outhip everyone by listening to the most obscure and esoteric music, I’ve found myself very interested in the popular trend of answer songs that really seems to have been prominent in the late ’50s … Read More
Music Think Tank is a great blog examining how the music industry is changing. I know I’ve been posting a lot of industry stuff lately, but it’s really what’s on my mind as we try to come to terms with … Read More
An interesting article about how the concept of “selling out” has changed in the last few years: Famous music/ad controversies: -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Music Connection has placed local Punk-folker Bryan McPherson in its annual “Hot 100” Unsigned Artists. Here’s Bryan performing “Black Man” during an opening slot for Chuck Berry.
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Dead Confederate has easily cruised in as my favorite band of 2008. They’ve put out an amazing EP and an amazing LP and now, they’re playing again in Boston. They’ve absolutely … Read More
For fans of feel-good reality TV. Although The Motion Sick didn’t perform live as was considered at one point, my sister does appear this Thursday, December 4 at 8:30am on TLC’s now-cancelled “Rock the Reception.” My sister-in-law-once-removed Emily Eddey does … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Case Classics has started posting some live video of performances by local acts. More performances to come… Monique Ortiz – Minor Key – New Alliance Audio Sessions [blip.tv
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The F Word is reporting that Amanda Palmer is looking for a new record label because of a disagreement regarding the size and presence of her belly in her new music … Read More
I guess this went around months ago. I don’t know how I missed it. It could very well be the best thing on the Internet. The investigative reporting followup… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Best American Poetry blog has recently recruited my father to write a column called Dylan Watch, which explores Bob Dylan in the context of his lyrical compositions. http://thebestamericanpoetry.typepad.com/the_best_american_poetry/dylan_watch/ -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
Dance Dance Revolution X has sold over 100,000 copies so far (10 weeks).http://vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=24764 Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3 has sold over 50,000 copies so far (5 weeks)http://vgchartz.com/games/game.php?id=24763 I expect that both games should have big sales numbers for the holidays, … Read More
This morning on my walk to work, I was approached by a photographer who is in the middle of a project to photograph a stranger every day for a year. Of course, in my defensive-bitchy-hadn’t had my coffee yet-way I … Read More
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So a few months ago I joined the Iron Cupcake Challenge. Basically each month you are issued a directive with an unusual (for cupcakes) ingredient to make a cupcake with. Previous months have included bacon, wasabi, and basil. I skipped … Read More
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Hottest Internet meme of 1997 (or somewhere around there). I just found the old programs and did a video capture: -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Voting is now open for the Boston Music Awards: http://contest.flyfi.com/bostonmusicawards08/vote/ I am the first to admit that I’ve never been very interested in the BMAs because I don’t think the nominees … Read More
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This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). A night of rocking dance rock music at Great Scott, Allston11/22/08GiantessKetman (I love their drummer)The Campaign for Real Time 9pm 21+ $9
Not me, that’s for sure. Mike and I have been hearing this song everywhere recently, and it’s starting to grow on me. The video is a lame 80s montage of people you don’t care about walking around and looking serious. … Read More
So I read a few weeks ago that they were reissuing PJ Harvey records on vinyl. Any PJ Harvey fan knows that “Rid of Me” sounds like complete crap on CD. It was mastered so badly, with very, very loud … Read More
Nicole Kita, making tangible gestures (keith), 2008. Linoleum print and chine colle on paper. While it is up for debate that The Motion Sick is high art, will be exhibiting our latest CD “the truth will catch you, just wait…” … Read More
We’re a featured artist on Reverbnation this week! This means you may see us plastered all over Facebook plugins and stuff like that. Rock! I know I’ve said it before, but I am really digging using Reverbnation. It has a … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Bang Camaro is on tour: http://bangcamaro.com/wp02/?page_id=33
Rank among Alternative artists: 86 out of 13561 -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The IPO, or the International Pop Overthrow if you have a thing for wordy-ness is coming to Church this week. Church is an awesome place to see shows, and if you … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Lights Out, one of my favoritest Boston bands put together a juggernaut of a bill for their residency this Wednesday at Church. Free, 21+, and absolutely killer! THE LIGHTS OUT … Read More
Our lack of effort or interest in participating in online voting has led to our inevitable elimination from the Pick the Band competition. I am declaring officially today that from now on, we just plain don’t participate in online voting. … Read More
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