The Motion Sick was an indie rock band formed in Boston around 2006 known for "infectious, upbeat pop"[1] and melancholy lyrics.[2] The band released two full-length albums, Her Brilliant Fifteen (2006) and The truth will catch you, just wait... (2008) as well as a split 7-inch with Golden Bloom (2010) and an EP of novelty songs (2010).
The Motion Sick | |
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| Origin | Boston |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, post-punk |
| Years active | 2006–2010 |
| Past members |
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| Website | www |
They sprung into notoriety after being featured as band of the month in SPIN Magazine[3] in early 2006 and were selected as the best unsigned band in Boston by commercial radio station WFNX during the Last Band Standing competition.[4] They also won The Boston Phoenix Best Local Band 2009 honor.[5]
In 2008, the lead single from their second album, "30 Lives" aired extensively on TV stations around the world including MTV, Fuse TV, and MuchMusic.[6] The song and video were noted for featuring a reference to using a video game code (The Konami Code) to get 30 lives to spend with a partner. The music video is a satire of 1950s and 1980s high-school movies and musicals and contains references to Grease, Back to the Future, Weird Science, and others.[7] In late 2008, the song and video were included in several releases of the video game Dance Dance Revolution: DDR X (Arcade game and PlayStation 2) and DDR Universe 3[8] (Xbox 360).
The Motion Sick has been on indefinite hiatus since 2010, reuniting for a one-off show in 2013.[9]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Her Brilliant Fifteen (2006)
- The truth will catch you, just wait... (2008)
EPs edit
Singles edit
- "Satellite" (2006)
- "Pre-Existing Condition" (2006)
- "30 Lives" (2008)
Miscellaneous edit
- "Winged Bicycle" on Consequence of Sound Anniversary Mix Tape (2008)
Music videos edit
| Video | Album | Recorded in | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Satellite" | The Motion Sick | 2006 | Gem |
| "Pre-Existing Condition" | The Motion Sick | 2006 | Gem |
| "30 Lives" | The Motion Sick | 2008 | Neil Forman |
| "Aquaman's Lament" | The Motion Sick | 2010 | Leesa Coyne |
| "I Grew A Mustache" | The Motion Sick | 2010 | Michael J. Epstein |
References edit
- ^ Perry, Jonathan (November 13, 2009). "Boston Globe".
- ^ "Boston Globe".
- ^ "SPIN Magazine".
- ^ "Last Band Standing".
- ^ "Boston Phoenix".
- ^ "The Motion Sick Video Airplay".
- ^ "The Motion Sick "30 Lives" Video".
- ^ "Track List for DDR Universe 3".
- ^ "The Motion Sick redeem extra lives, reunite this Saturday @ Brighton Music Hall". 11 July 2013.
External links edit
- Official website including lyrics and downloads