It seems like every day on Myspace, we just get 50 requests from bands saying, “come listen to us” or “you’re friends with so and so, so we thought you’d like us” or “check out our new single.” My response … Read More
Silly Sundays, which evolved from WTF Sundays has ended up as being Silly Everyday…so, I am now abandoning Silly Sundays and just posting silly things as often as I’d like. It is fitting that the last Silly Sunday is yet … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The House Of Blues (formerly Axis and Avalon) on Lansdowne is now officially selling tickets to some upcoming shows, thereby implying an impending opening: 02.22 B.B.King & Buddy Guy02.26 Jimmy Eat … Read More
In case you want to read movie reviews by Mike (me) and Sophia that are about 1-2 sentences long and often grumpy, now you officially can: https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/ We’re still catching up on writing about movies we’ve already seen, but the … Read More
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Here is the awesome new music video from ajax rayovac for “love is a twisted melancholy disease” If you keep your eyes open, you will notice The Motion Sick’s very own Matthew Girard playing the trumpet. Mr. Rayovac may also … Read More
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This relatively short image/text blog featured earlier in December explains the writer’s affinity for coffee. I experienced a relatively similar progression with coffee (without however the trip to Paris or living in NYC), so I very much appreciated the coffee-stained … Read More
I am sort of picky about liking music. So, although this is a list of my favorite (lucky) 13 albums of 2008, as you get further down the list, the albums include fewer songs that I actually like. The Airborne … Read More
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). This list isn’t really heavy with the locals, but I promise that next year will be different! I am sort of picky about liking music. So, although this is a list … Read More
Of course, you can still always buy a CD and forego worrying about specific digital formats, but Bandcamp is now selling our music in a wide range of formats including some lossless ones… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – http://themotionsickreviews.blogspot.com/
I was at Stop & Shop getting my weekly groceries, and I happened upon this glorious display: Close Up Here: For those of you who have never seen Flutie Flakes, they were created by Flutie as a fundraiser for Autism … Read More
There is great rumor and speculation that some arcade versions of DDR, due out early next year, may include our song “30 Lives.” If you look closely, this image printed in a Japanese magazine shows “30 Lives” on the song … Read More
Our song “Aquaman’s Lament” is the featured song right now on Associated Content. Hopefully, a silly cut-up video to accompany it will be finished soon… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
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.
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
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
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
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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/
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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/
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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
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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 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
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/
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