This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). (Richard Lloyd) I realize this show was a couple of weeks ago (5/16 to be exact), but I am just now beginning to recover and get my mind wrapped around the … Read More
Will K (under the name Secret Goldfish), a Lexington High School student and a member of the band High Off You recorded this really neat, dare I say Dashboard Confessional-ish, version of “30 Lives.” We thought you all might dig … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I am very excited for Sunday’s show at TT’s. Two of my absolute favorite bands, one local and one non-local will be sharing their songs with us all. As evidenced by … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I had talked a bit about Earthfest before (particularly what The Lemonheads are up to). We’ve now gotten final word on the lineup including the winner of the local opener contest. … Read More
Now, for the record and for your amusement, here is exactly what I actually wrote to them in response to several questions regarding the dangers of iPod overusage: There have not been any long term studies examining music listening habits … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Ryan’s Smashing Life has quite the weekend of ROCK planned! Two awesome shows on Friday (5/29) and Saturday (5/30) both at Cafe 939. Friday, these great bands: RYANHOODVIVIAN DARKBLOOMTOM THUMB Saturday, … Read More
You can get the full story at http://www.the-motion-sick.com/2009/01/30-lives-up-up-down-dance-mix-in-cardio.html, but for now, here’s some video of our “30 Lives” workout.
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you haven’t yet heard about this show yet, you’re not paying much attention, are you? This is a BBC sponsored event (presented by WFNX’s New England Product and Performer Magazine) … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). We all love cute kitty cats and pally pit bulls. Well, tonight, there is the opportunity to hear some great music and help a no-kill shelter that helps to find homes … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you’re like me, you may have tried to write off The Cardigans based on the song “Lovefool” thinking they were a cutesy throwaway. However, we got it all wrong. This … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Saturday, May 23rd at O’Brien’s in Allston, soothing popsters Lake Champagne release their new EP. Here’s the lineup:Lindsey Starr & The Chemical Smiles (acoustic)The IOAThe Diamond MinesLake Champagne Followed by a … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). A week from today, May 26th, the legendary, the influential X are playing at The Paradise. Details:X featuring Exene, John Doe, D.J. Bonebrake, Billy Zoomwith Steve Soto & the Twisted Hearts doors … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Well, friends, the Harry Potter book series has come to a conclusion and the film adaptations are wrapping up soon enough. So, it is my duty to declare that Wizard Rock, … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Boston Band Crush is sponsoring a phenomenal line-up (Township, Televandals, The Lights Out, and Logan 5 and the Runners, including DJing by Chris Ewen, AND an appearance by Greg Hawkes of … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The New Collisions are definitely hitting Boston hard. They’ve been around less than a year, but it seems that nothing can stop them. They release their first real EP on Friday, … Read More
Tomorrow is a day of great excitement for us. We’re opening for Richard Lloyd. As you may or may not know, Matt and Travis participated in The Cult of Point Break Society’s Tribute to Television last year (The Motion Sick … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). File this show under ‘Sophia needs her garage fix.’ I’ve talked plenty about how I much love, love, love The Konks, and they don’t play all that often, so I know … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Will Dailey, singer-songwriter extraordinaire is sharing some of his heartfelt tunes tonight at Great Scott with his band The Rivals. You may recognize Will’s music from its presence in TV shows … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). photo by Beth HommelMike and I had the pleasure this past weekend of catching the last night of the Lexington High School play, With the Needle that Sings in Her Heart. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). It’s top secret, so we can’t just come right out and tell you, but there is a very special guest band rumored to be rocking it this Friday at The Pill. … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Our good friends over at Ryan’s Smashing Life are throwing a rock show / birthday shindig with some great bands tonight at Great Scott. The amazing Eldridge Rodriguez (Midriff Records recording … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). There is a thunderous, monstrous show happening this very Saturday at Church. Details: 05/16/09, 21+ Church (69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston, MA 02215) 11:30 – Richard Lloyd & The Sufimonkey Trio – Featuring … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). “Firestarter“, I will admit right now, was my personal anthem for all of 1997. And now, The Prodigy are back with a new album, Invaders Must Die, I’ve been listening to … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The fine people at Great Scott are teaming up with Boston Band Crush to offer you, the good people of the Internet, the chance to win two tickets to see indie … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Aloud is playing an awesome show this Tuesday, May 12th at TT the Bears. They are opening up for Von Iva, a super-hip electro-soul girl group.Details:Von Iva (11:00pm)Sick of Sarah (10:00pm)Aloud … Read More
The web page http://konamicodesites.com/ gives a list of all of the sites that do something neat when you enter the Konami Code. What is the Konami Code? Give a listen to our song “30 Lives” at: http://themotionsick.com/temp/TTWCYJW/TheMotionSick-TTWCYJW-02-30Lives.mp3 or even watch … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). There are only two weekends left (May 15-17 and 22-24) to catch Willie Wanker and the Hershey Highway put on by Gold Dust Orphans at Machine. It’s a raunchy, hilarious tribute … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). After we caught With The Needle That Sings In Her Heart, Sophia and I were able to scoot on over to TT the Bear’s to catch some music. We unfortunately missed … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday (May 12th) and the second Tuesday of every month is Rock ‘n’ Roll Social night at The Model Cafe in Allston. For the last five years, the social has … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). With the Needle that Sings in Her Heart, the play based on Neutral Milk Hotel’s In the Aeroplane Over the Sea, that Amanda Palmer is putting on with her old high … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Bang Camaro, in preparation for a couple of dates outside Boston supporting Monster Magnet, has released a music video for “Revolution.”
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). (Drew from The New Alibis) There are a bunch of great shows tonight. I can’t go to any of them. Ugh. Mastodon is playing tonight at the House Of Blues with … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Hush Now is holding a video contest. You make a video for any song on their new album (download it free here) and the best one wins $1000. Details here … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). At TT’s you have Ketman opening up for the legendary Mike Watt (of the Minutemen) . And over at Johnny D’s Jaggery and Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Holy crap, if you know what is good for you, you will go to the House of Blues tonight and you will be totally floored by GWAR!!! 5/5/09House of Blues That … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We met Lauren Flaherty at a recent Rock ‘n’ Roll Social and we’re happy to tell you about her upcoming CD Release this Thursday, 5/7 at Felt. Her songs fall … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I suffer from a very, very serious allergic reaction (almost life threatening) to anything that is even stored in the same room as funk, but I know many of you all … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just a quick note to check out the show at The Middle East Downstairs tonight. Great lineup of quieter bands with great melodies and textures. Akron/Family w/ Brad Barr, Faces on … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Bradley’s Almanac put together an excellent pop show at TT’s on 5/1. I imagine he will also have more extended wrap-up coverage soon, but just a quick summary of what I … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just a quick video/photo/word round-up of Saturday’s show at TT’s Talk Modern – started the night off with their ROCK, all in caps. Hypernova – The Iranian rock band tore up … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I had already planned to attend the show, but I was called in at the last minute to jot down some notes on the Friday night rock show at The Middle … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). In case you missed the excellent Hands and Knees CD release show at Great Scott this past Thursday, here’s some video to make you feel even worse for missing it. Hands … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Mike and I were lucky enough to see Spectrum this past week at The Middle East. Spectrum is the current project of Sonic Boom, of the legendary Spaceman 3. Spectrum are … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Great show happening this Saturday at TT the Bear’s Place: The Motion Sick (11:45 PM)They were just voted Boston’s Best Rock Band in the Phoenix, go and see why. Link. Red … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Sophia and were discussing how we could write an article about how two members of Neutral Milk Hotel have recently become unofficial spokespeople for the conservation of a carousel in Hull … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Here’s Bang Camaro doing “Revolution” on Jimmy Kimmel last night. Don’t forget, they are rocking the Middle East Downstairs tomorrow night!
The Motion Sick has been declared “Best Local Rock Band 2009” in the Boston Phoenix: http://thephoenix.com/theBest/Boston/Arts/Localrockband/. This is a great honor to us and we thank everyone who put in a good word at the polls. —-Our pals in the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Those New Collisions kids are better every time I see them. Last night they were opening for Australian by the way of LA sensation, Jeremy Jay. We had to duck over … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Another fantastic Boston music blog, Bradley’s Almanac, is hosting a stellar show this very Friday:Opening up is Let’s Whisper (2/5ths of The Smittens from VT), You Can Be a Wesley (great … Read More