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
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/