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Hello
fellow indie rock connoisseurs, its Andy Gesner and the staff
from HIP Video Promo bringing you an early treat for 2008! Who says
literate, educated indie bands cant be amusing? In recent
years, popular groups like The Decemberists, Okkervil River, and
The Fiery Furnaces have proven that its often true that the
more books youve read, the funnier, more engaging, and more
personable your records can be. The members of The Motion Sick cite
Kurt Vonnegut as a direct inspiration, and Michael Epsteins
articulate lyrics name-check Dr. Robert Goddard. But theyre
still playful enough to compare romantic commitment to the commands
on a video game controller. 30 Lives, the lead single
from the upcoming The Truth Will Catch You, Just Wait
, is
a Zen-existential love song that ponders enduring fidelity through
numerous rebirths; in Epsteins hands, its whimsical,
whip-smart, and pull-quotable.
The bands
performances, too, are instantly approachable and engaging, and
theyve made The Motion Sick one of collegiate Beantowns
most popular acts. Her Brilliant Fifteen, their self-released
debut, was named one of the best local albums of 2006 by Boston
Metro. Later that year, The Motion Sick won a citywide talent
search hosted by WFNX and the New England Institute Of Art; as
the Last Band Standing, they secured a recording contract
with Naked Ear and airtime on the popular alternative station.
They even played against type to a wildly enthusiastic
reception by impersonating Poison during a Halloween gig
at TT the Bears. But their fame has spread far beyond the
Massachusetts capital: Her Brilliant Fifteen was featured in Spin,
and the group was a finalist in the magazines Best Underground
Band of the Year competition. Extensive regional touring has brought
The Motion Sicks explosive stage show to venues around the
Northeast and Midwest theyve played the International
Pop Overthrow in New York City, the Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis,
and many other events and festivals. This quartet is, clearly,
a band on the move.
The Truth
Will Catch You, Just Wait
promises to raise their profile
even further. Here are nine immediate, melodic indie rock tracks;
stylistic detours and genre experiments; hooky melodies; full,
warm arrangements; and, as always, thought-provoking words. The
Motion Sick have opened up their sound substantially, incorporating
banjo, analog and digital synthesizer, brass, strings, and even
some electronic programming into their songs. The album includes
an alt-country number, an ominous art-rock song by Boston underground
legend Sophia Cacciola (she lends her voice to the recording),
and an inspired cover of Love Will Tear Us Apart.
But the heart of the project remains the interplay between Epsteins
winning vocals, Patrick Mussaris guitar, and the steady
rhythm section of Matthew Girard and Travis Richter.
The distinctive-looking
(and stealth-charming) Epstein is the star of Neil Formans
sweet clip for 30 Lives. The director takes the band
back to high school, and shows the Motion Sick frontman pining
away for a gorgeous classmate. We watch him staring at her in
class, passing notes to her during lunch, and admiring her picture
in his locker; his bandmates serve as a Grease-like crew, dancing
alongside him, throwing dice in the boys room, and providing
sympathy. By the time we reach the memorable video-game chant
in the middle of the song, everybodys out on the football
field, waving their arms and cheering along. No surprise, then,
when a fully-choreographed sequence breaks out in the middle of
the gridiron with the boys of the Motion Sick leading the
way.
Were
really excited to be blasting out of the gate in 2008 with such
a feel good video from a band that we truly feel has many more
fantastic days ahead of them. We want to extend of thanks and
appreciation to Michael Epstein and the entire Motion Sick crew
for bringing us on board to be a part of their promotional team.
They have also set us up with enough copies of The Truth Will
Catch You, Just Wait
. for all of your on-air giveaway needs,
so drop us a line to get your hands on some! If you need more
info, call Andy Gesner at 732-613-1779 or e-mail us at HIPVideo@aol.com.
You can also visit www.TheMotionSick.com to find out more about
The Motion Sick.
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