This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The Motion Sick give us their motivation for making the trip to Austin for SXSW. Give them a good send-off tonight (3.6.9) at Church of Boston – they are headlining a … Read More
I prefer not to give away any plot elements in the comic or film, so I am approaching this from a distant point of view. When I first read Watchmen around 1986, I was in sixth grade. I was immediately … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Today, we have Caspian giving us the dish on SXSW: SXSW Interview Questions: 1. Where/When are you playing?Our official show is Sunday the 22nd at Red7 for the Radar Recordings Party … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I am very pleased that Melissa Ferrick has taken the time to answer our questions – SXSW Interview Questions: 1. Where/When are you playing? FRIDAY 3/20 4:35PM Berklee Party at Friends … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Here’s just a quick one as it’s all I’ve got the time for right now. We’ve already told you about two great shows happening this Friday at Church and TT’s. Well, … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Just about everyone in my age group can sing the theme song to Super Mario Bros. upon request. In fact, this particular ditty is so deeply embedded into our social consciousness … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The crazy kids over at Enough Cowbell have just begun making video montages of nights out with Boston bands. The first two episodes are up. I am not quite sure what … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). DJ Shuttle was kind enough to answer our questions and to provide us a link to an MP3. SXSW Interview Questions: 1. Where/When are you playing ?(OFFICIAL) Speakeasy Kabaret on Thursday, … Read More
Please head on over and vote for us. The process is as follows:You go here: …select The Motion Sick and hit submit. Then, you must hit “skip to finish” and enter a name and e-mail address. We have some seriously … Read More
We’ve got so much exciting stuff going on that it’s hard to even imagine making it fit into one tiny e-mail: Summary: 1. SPIN and Commercial Radio Love The Motion Sick 2. Boston Music Seen Video Magazine Features The Motion … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). She Rides is next up to the plank to answer my SXSW questions. This Providence, RI punk-hardcore band will be bringing the rock to SXSW and all over the country by … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). If you’re a sucker for lots of indie-pop harmonies, check out Brooklyn’s Dinosaur Feathers at TT the Bears on Wednesday 3/4. You can listen on thier myspace, or download an MPr … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Muck and the Mires were kind enough to answer my SXSW questions, and I think there are some real insights here in how to maximize your SXSW experience. SXSW Interview Questions: … Read More
http://www.spin.com/articles/spin-picks-more-undiscovered-bands-worth-listen SPIN has included us in its latest round of “Undiscovered Bands Worth a Listen” They also selected our song “Winged Bicycle” to include in the SPIN/Sonicbids Emerging Artists’ Showcase Radio show, which was featured on WFNX this past Friday. … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I’ve asked over 20 Boston bands the same set of tough questions regarding SXSW, asking them to describe their awesome showcases and what they hope to accomplish in Austin. Â I’ll be … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We’ve been following Bryan McPherson’s music for, approximately, forever, and he’s up to super-great things recently. He’ll be opening up all six nights of the Dropkick Murphys stint at the House … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We’re hoping to bring you many SXSW goodies in the coming weeks, but for now here’s a list of who’s representin’ from our ‘hood! Sarah Borges & the Broken SinglesEksi EksoShuttleThe … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Legend has it that the line-up for this night came to Boston rock photographer, Just Bill, in a dream; and somehow manifested itself into reality. Which is good for everyone, as … Read More
This Friday at midnight, The Motion Sick will be one of the bands played on the Spin Magazine / Sonicbids Emerging Artists Radio Show on WFNX. That’s 101.7 FM in Boston, 92.1 FM in New Hampshire and online at http://www.wfnx.com. … Read More
Here is the lo-down on the California Vegan Eating Tour of 2009. Sadly, I have not worked up my courage to take photos of food in restaurants, so my short descriptions will have to do. San Diego: Pizza Fusion: Thin … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). We have been seriously negligent on bringing you the news of this awesome CD Release/Residency of The Diamond Mines, but really, Â better late than never, right? I think so, because if … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). The third installment of Boston Music Seen is up. This time it features fellow bloggers, The Motion Sick as well as guitar maker Bill Collings, and the band The Tremblers. Check … Read More
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This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). BIKINIRADIO is making its live debut at Church on Feb. 16. The band is a new branch of the Cult of Point Break Society’s Television Tribute shows that we wrote about … Read More
We hope to have more solidified over the next few days, but so far, we’ve got what’s below. If you’re down in Austin during SXSW, we should be playing a few shows in the area including the official SXSW party … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I am feeling a little mean-spirited today. I have a pounding headache that is probably part of my ongoing 4-month sinus irritation. I present these as defenses, but the real truth … Read More
Rockville, CA is a new web-based show with an interesting twist. The show is set in a fictional rock club in Los Angeles (Club Rockville) and there are non-fictional bands performing and serving as backdrop to the story in each … Read More
The Motion Sick’s album The truth will catch you, just wait… is now for sale in the awesome Not Lame Recordings catalog of pop music! Check them out. Both of our albums are also soon to be distributed in Japan … Read More
Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Â I really hope they merge. Â I really hope ticket prices go through the roof. Â I really hope someday people realize that it’s absurd to spend $100 to see a mediocre national band when there are great … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Hush Now have very generously decided to allow us all to download (for free) their fabulously catchy debut album over at: . They’ve got some neato early-90s-style pre-emo twee sweatercore … Read More
If you feel so inclined, please nominate The Motion Sick for best rock band in The Boston Phoenix’s annual survey. How do you do it? 1. Go to 2. Click on Arts + Entertainment3. Under “Rock Band” – type in … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). This Tuesday 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 provided Boston … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Brooklyn’s The Bloodsugars (go there for a few MP3s as well) are bringing their gentle, hooky pop on down to The All-Asia tomorrow (2/7) at 10 PM. All Asia334 Mass Avein … Read More
A clip of The Motion Sick’s video for “30 Lives” aired yesterday on the Fuse TV Show Make a Star. After the clip, the hosts chat for a while with the song playing in the background. You can watch the … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). I am sad to report that after ten years of bringing the rock, Rock City Crimewave are playing thier last show. Through pure negligence on my part, I only caught a … Read More
Cardio For Indie Rockers, a new workout DVD in the Fitness for Indie Rockers line will be released on February 10th. There’s a writeup in The Onion A.V. Club’s The Hater Column, which is full of all of the snarky … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Marsman (Record Purveyor Extraordinaire) presents: Glam Rockers, Gene Dante and The Future Starlets CD Release Party at Church, Feb. 5th. And the rest of the bill ain’t too shabby:11:00 John Powhida … Read More
Boston PhoenixBoston Globezed equals zeeBoston Band Crush“Problem:1. Good bands don’t play covers 2. You like hearing covers…even if you don’t like to admit it. Solution:Influenza, hosted by Aloud, Powderfinger Promotions, and Northeast Performer Magazine!! Bands play one hour showcase sets … Read More
Microsoft recently released Songsmith, a “product” that allows you to sing to a beat and then it creates backing music based on your vocals. I think you can pick the style as well. Anyway, it’s scary. There are tons of … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). During my 10+ years of living in Boston, I’ve noticed a relatively constant rift in the local music scene. I’ve seen a lot of classification and labeling, a lot of arbitrary … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Stranded in Stereo and Future Sounds are holding a show that is, for a reason that was not at all apparent to me, called The Rumble (they say originally called SIS … Read More
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Rodfest is coming! Every year, Kier Byrnes of Three Day Threshold hosts Rodfest to benefit theGregory Rodney Moynahan Memorial Scholarship (through Stonehill College). Every one of these events has had an … Read More
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/01/23/playing_covers_and_proud_of_it/ An article about our Influenza show next week. “Cover band. For many musicians and audiences, those two words, without a doubt, are among the most odious pairings of adjective and noun in the English language. They conjure cringe-worthy images … Read More
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I don’t really care to get into the semantics of post-modernism, so although it may be used in this case by some writers, I’ll stay safe and say that it’s not the precisest terminology. Let’s instead stick to an idea … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). I warned you all that there are a lot of good shows happening this weekend. To round out the many-show confusion for Friday, we’ve got the catchy and intense garagey and … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This Friday is going to be a tough night to pick a show. Sarah RabDAU and Self-Employed Assassins are having a CD RELEASE PARTY at The Lizard Lounge. This show will … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). RRR has cancelled their appearance due to illness! Let’s hope they’re better soon and ready to rock. We’ll let you know when they’re playing again. I believe that the other bands … Read More