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
The Motion Sick: Commerce Plug – The Museum School InsideOut Sale
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
The Motion Sick: Reverbnation Featured Artist!!!
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Music Video Crush: Bang Camaro
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Bang Camaro is on tour: http://bangcamaro.com/wp02/?page_id=33
The Motion Sick: We’re shooting up the Reverbnation Alternative Rock Charts – right between Green Day and K0RN
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Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Festival Crush: The IPO!
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show Crush: The Lights Out and many great friends!!
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
The Motion Sick: The Orpheum…we’re not playing it (not just yet anyway)
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
The Motion Sick: The Motion Sick Needs Your Votes, Attempts A Pop Overthrow, and Starts A Dance Dance Revolution
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
The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: Lancelot Link and the Evolution Revolution
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The Motion Sick: “The Bass Player”
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
The Motion Sick: “30 Lives” on Dance Dance Revolution – Different People Playing…
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
The Motion Sick: Doro Pesch (part 3)
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The Motion Sick: Exit Clov and Cloud Cult at The Middle East
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show Wrapup Crush: Exit Clov and Cloud Cult
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
The Motion Sick: Richard Lloyd at CHURCH 11-8-08
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
The Motion Sick: Doro Pesch (again!)
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
The Motion Sick: Flyer for our International Pop Overthrow Show
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Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Video Crush: Robby Roadsteamer “Allston City”
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.”
The Motion Sick: IT IS FINALLY HERE!
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Video Crush: Exit Clov – “MK Ultra” – at The Middle East this Thursday
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Local Video Crush: Casey Desmond – “Tilt Me Back”
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). Casey Desmond – “Tilt Me Back”
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Show Crush: The Sea & Cake, Death Vessel, Helms at The Middle East Downstairs – Wed 11/12
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: LOL Crush: Drug Rug
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
The Motion Sick: Post Election Roundup
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/
The Motion Sick: Cloud Cult
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Music Video Crush: Aloud
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
The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: He-Man on Ice
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The Motion Sick: Read SPIN Magazine!
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
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: National Band Crushed: Fall Out Boy Flubs
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
The Motion Sick: New Music Strategies E-Book
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/
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Crushing Reminder: Tonight – The Cult of Point Break Society does “Marquee Moon”
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
The Motion Sick: The Cult of Point Break Society
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
The Motion Sick: Reminder: Charity Show Tomorrow!!!!
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The Motion Sick: Shame on you Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Florida.
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
The Motion Sick: It’s A “Close” Race!!!
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
The Motion Sick: CNN Coverage of the Election: McCain Campaign Headquarters Live!!!
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/
The Motion Sick: Don’t Listen to Mike… and VOTE!
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Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Crushed: RIP Abbey Lounge
This article originally appears on Boston Band Crush ). The Herald is reporting that The Abbey is closing at the end of the month… http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1129798&srvc=rss
The Motion Sick: The Motion Sick reveals secret trick to voting more than once!!!!
Friends, Vote tomorrow! Otherwise, you’ll be letting all of us voters in The Motion Sick make all of the nation’s decisions. While it’s true that we should be making the nation’s rock, we’re not so sure about the decisions… After … Read More
Boston Band Crush Archived Article: Competing For Your Crushes: WFNX Pick the Band Competition
This article originally appeared on Boston Band Crush ). Voting started today on WFNX’s Pick the Band competition. It is a competition to choose a local band to open up for Black Kids and Vampire Weekend at the Orpheum Theater … Read More
The Motion Sick: Voting is now open on Pick the Band
First, you need to register: Then, you need to vote: If we win, we get to open for Vampire Weekend and Black Kids at The Orpheum, which would be pretty awesome. -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: Photos of The Motion Sick Live at Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium!
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The Motion Sick: Silly Sundays: The Final Countdown (Kazookeylele Arrangement)
This is perhaps not the first Silly Sundays featuring Europe’s “The Final Countdown.” It may not be the last… -xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx- The Motion Sick Blog – https://blog.mikeandsophia.com/
The Motion Sick: Amanda Palmer: “Oasis”
A while back, Amanda Palmer (1/2 of the Dresden Dolls with a new solo record produced by Ben Folds), was one of the judges in the SPIN Hot Pursuit contest that we chose to drop out of because of the … Read More
The Motion Sick: MTVMusic!!!
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