DNFMOMD: Spotted: Contains no tofu!
Goma-tofu creamy sesame _____ -actually contain no tofu (italics added for emphasis!) made by traditional zen monk receipt. Spotted this at a NYC restaurant one of these past trips down there. Hilarity.
The Motion Sick: Boston Music: Seen
Matt and I had a fun time today recording an interview and song performance session with Michael Murie from Boston Music: Seen ( ). The show is a really cool Internet and local television segment integrating live performance and interview. … Read More
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show Crush Wrapup: Dead Confederate and Manchester Orchestra
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Both Dead Confederate and Manchester Orchestra absolutely rocked a sold-out room at Harpers Ferry on Tuesday. My rapidly approaching end-of-year best-of list will most certainly feature DC in a prominent spot … Read More
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: TV Show Crush: Boston Music: Seen Episode 1
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Boston Music: Seen is an awesome new local music show, which is broadcast on the Internet and local television and includes profiles of Boston artists. It’s beautifully filmed and produced by … Read More
The Motion Sick: H Best of 2008
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The Motion Sick: DO NOT EVER WEAR THIS!!!! The Hood Thong
Hipsters worldwide, beware! The hood thong is here and it’s terrifying. http://www.umlautbrikauski.com/hoodthong/index.html I hope this doesn’t become the new standard for concertwear at Fall Out Boy shows. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: Ace of Full House
I don’t even know what to say…good thing Uncle Jesse was involved. More of the episode if you’re really masochistic… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: Parry Gripp and his one-minute songs…
A whole bunch of one minute songs with one line. I think it’s the guy from Nerf Herder. They are pretty great: http://parrygripp.com/ Here’s a video for “Young Girl Talking About Herself” -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: Flute Beatboxing
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The Motion Sick: I hate cute cats as much as the next guy, but this is pretty awesome…
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The Motion Sick: Our 118th show – Tonight at Oliver’s/Cask’N’Flagon
There’s a post about This Blue Heaven on Ryan’s Smashing Life12/12/08 Oliver’s Nightclub at the Cask N’ Flagon 62 Brookline Ave (on the corner of Lansdowne)Boston, MA 02215 9:00 The Motion SickThis Blue Heaven CD releaseThe HonorsCommon Thrill CD Release … Read More
The Motion Sick: Silent Star Wars
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The Motion Sick: Team Love Library!
Team Love has decided to rotate a selection of free downloads of its albums and rarities in the Team Love Library: http://library.team-love.com/ It’s a great bunch of things available already. It looks like they are posting albums that have already … Read More
The Motion Sick: The Motion Sick makes Ryan’s Smashing Life: Best of 2008 list
The ever-awesome Ryan’s Smashing Life has included us on his list of the best 20 albums of 2008 along with Portishead, Ben Folds, She and Him, The Kooks, and a bunch of other great artists! http://ryanssmashinglife.blogspot.com/2008/12/20-new-albums-you-need-to-own-in-2008.html -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog … Read More
The Motion Sick: David Virr’s Top 50 of 2008
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=40862502892 We’re #26 on WFNX DJ David Virr’s Top 50 albums of 2008! -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: If anyone is looking for me, I’ll be trying to wash my brain off…
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show Crush: The LeeVees w/ Harry and the Potters
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
DNFMOMD: Vegans are the enemy of everything good and decent
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:
The Motion Sick: Useful Site: Tubemogul – Videos Videos Videos!
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/
The Motion Sick: Weird News: The Kiss of Deaf
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
The Motion Sick: The End of an Era…
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show SuperCrush: Dead Confederate and Manchester Orchestra
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Awards Crush: Boston Music Award Winners
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
The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: Ukelele Styx
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
The Motion Sick: We’re on Roadtrip Nation again!
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/
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: LOL Crush: Bon Savants
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
The Motion Sick: Help Identify This Song…
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 Motion Sick: 15,000 and 200,000
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
The Motion Sick: Answer Songs
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
The Motion Sick: Music Absorption: The New Problem
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
The Motion Sick: Selling Out: Music and Advertisements
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/
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Chart Crush: Bryan McPherson makes The Music Connection “Hot 100” Unsigned Artists List
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.
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show, Band, Video, Everything Crush! Dead Confederate
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
The Motion Sick: My Sister on Rock the Reception this Thursday
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Video Crush: Case Classics – Monique Ortiz “Minor Key”
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Anatomical Crush: Amanda Palmer’s “Big” Belly
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
The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: Zombies Like Turtles
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 Motion Sick: Musings on Dylan
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/
The Motion Sick: DDR Sales Numbers
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
DNFMOMD: A soul a day….
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
The Motion Sick: Be our friend…
[Myspace] [Facebook Profile] [Facebook Band] [Blogger] [Youtube] [Last.Fm] [iTunes] [Linked In][Twitter] [Tumblr] [Vox] [Friendster][Flickr] [Multiply][Add a link to us]and perhaps most importantly:-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – http://themotionsickreviews.blogspot.com/
DNFMOMD: November 08 Iron Cupcake Challenge: Cranberry
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
The Motion Sick: Blog of the Day: Boston Band Crush is here!!!
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The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: Jared The Butcher of Songs
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/
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Trophy Crush: Boston Music Awards
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
The Motion Sick: More Cowbell…
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The Motion Sick: Reverbnation: Up 59 Slots to #22!!!!
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Boston Band Crush Archived Article: LOL Crush: Campaign for Real Time
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
DNFMOMD: Who knew that I love Foriegner?
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
DNFMOMD: Gah! So very mad at the music industry suddenly:
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