Motion City Soundtrack Perform "Happy Anniversary" Acoustic

Check out a video of Motion City Soundtrack performing a stripped down version of "Happy Anniversary", by clicking read more.

ATP! Album Review: Motion City Soundtrack - Making Moves EP

This three-track release marks the latest installment of the ‘Making Moves’ series of EP's, which has seen Drexel University’s MAD Dragon Records team up with Motion City Soundtrack’s own Boombox Generation label to put out EP's from emerging artists. This sixth edition sees a release from the band themselves, comprising of two original tracks and a cover of Rilo Kiley’s ‘Pictures of Success’.

Opening track ‘Severance’ is not exactly what one has come to expect from Motion City Soundtrack: much more laid back than their usual wide-eyed and wired fare, the track is allowed to more room to breathe than the band's usual output. Justin Pierre’s vocals are as beautiful as ever, considered and emotional before growing as the track blooms to a rousing finale. Originally intended to be included on the bands’ recent LP "Go", the track warrants its inclusion on a separate EP, sufficiently different to previous material without defaulting on quality.

Motion City Soundtrack Release Rilo Kiley "Pictures Of Success" Cover

Motion City Soundtrack have released a cover of Rilo Kiley's "Pictures Of Success", which can be streamed by clicking read more.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Song "Severance"

Motion City Soundtrack have released a new song titled "Severance", which can be streamed exclusively via Billboard.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Song "Major Leagues"

Motion City Soundtrack have released a new song titled "Major Leagues", which can be streamed here.

Motion City Soundtrack Announce UK Tour

Motion City Soundtrack have announced they will be touring the United Kingdom later this year. Dates can be found below.

September
15 - GLASGOW King Tuts
16 - NORWICH Waterfront
17 - LONDON Heaven
18 - BRIGHTON Haunt
20 - MANCHESTER Academy 2
22 - PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms (10pm curfew)
23 - BIRMINGHAM Academy 2
24 - OXFORD Academy 2
25 - LEEDS Cockpit

Now, Now Added To Motion City Soundtrack Fall Tour

Now, Now have announced they will be heading out on tour in the fall with Motion City Soundtrack. Dates can be found below.

OCTOBER
10 – Indianapolis, IN – Deluxe
12 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
13 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
14 – Omaha, NE – The Slowdown
16 – Lawrence, KS – Granada Theatre
17 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
19 – Missoula, MT – Wilma Theatre
20 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
21 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
23 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
25 – West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
26 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House
27 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theatre
29 – Austin, TX – La Zona Rosa
30 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues

NOVEMBER
01 – Orlando, FL – Beacham Theatre
02 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
03 – Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall
04 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts
06 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
08 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
09 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
10 – Sayerville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
11 – Midvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre
13 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
14 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
16 – Columbus, OH – Newpord Music Hall
17 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
18 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theatre

Motion City Soundtrack Announce Fall Tour

Motion City Soundtrack have announced they will be heading out on tour in the fall. Dates can be found below.

Oct 10 Deluxe Indianapolis, IN
Oct 12 House of Blues Chicago, IL
Oct 13 Wooly's Des Moines, IA
Oct 14 Slowdown Omaha, NE
Oct 16 Granada Theater Lawrence, KS
Oct 17 The Summit Music Hall Denver, CO
Oct 19 Wilma Theatre Missoula, MT
Oct 20 El Corazon Seattle, WA
Oct 21 Hawthorne Theatre Portland, OR
Oct 23 Ace of Spades Sacramento, CA
Oct 25 House of Blues West Hollywood, CA
Oct 26 Glass House Pomona, CA
Oct 29 La Zona Rosa Austin, TX
Oct 30 House of Blues Dallas Dallas, TX
Nov 01 Beacham Theater Orlando, FL
Nov 02 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Nov 03 Tremont Music Hall Charlotte, NC
Nov 04 Theater of the Living Arts Philadelphia, PA
Nov 06 Irving Plaza New York, NY
Nov 08 9:30 Club Washington, DC
Nov 09 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA
Nov 10 Starland Ballroom Sayreville, NJ
Nov 11 Mr. Smalls Theatre Millvale, PA
Nov 13 Mod Club Toronto, Canada
Nov 14 St Andrews Hall Detroit, MI
Nov 16 Newport Music Hall Columbus, OH
Nov 17 The Intersection Grand Rapids, MI
Nov 18 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN

Motion City Soundtrack Release "True Romance" Music Video

Motion City Soundtrack's new music video for "True Romance", can be viewed by clicking read more.

Album Review: Motion City Soundtrack - Go

Where do we even begin with Motion City Soundtrack? Over their 10 year lifespan, they've released four completely different sounding albums, each one developing upon their unique blend of power-pop and pop-punk that they fashioned on their debut album, "I Am the Movie" and each one criminally underrated. "Go" (which also means five in Japanese) marks the bands return to indie behemoths Epitaph records after their prior effort "My Dinosaur Life" saw a release on Columbia Records and was critically acclaimed as their best and most passionate album to date.

Frontman Justin Pierre's lyrics have only evolved over time, his use of austere words in retelling intensely autobiographical situations such as "True Romance", a nod to Quentin Tarantino's film of the same name, where Pierre describes himself as "a screw up of epic proportions, a walking hand grenade", his self loathing lyrics are completely contradicted by the upbeat acoustic guitar strums and the captivatingly infectious chorus. The sound of these songs doesn't feel too dissimilar to Pierre's side-project Farewell Continental, "Son of Gun" in particular features Pierre's best Stephen Malkmus impression but still manage to include the pop sensibilities of a regular Motion City Soundtrack song with Pierre even reaching new heights of falsetto in the chorus.

Motion City Soundtrack Stream New Album "Go"

Motion City Soundtrack's new album "Go", can be streamed in its entirety by clicking read more.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Song "Happy Anniversary"

Motion City Soundtrack have released a new song "Happy Anniversary", which can be streamed below.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Song "The Worst Is Yet To Come"

Motion City Soundtrack have released a new song "The Worst Is Yet to Come", which can be streamed here.

Motion City Soundtrack Release Two New Songs

Motion City Soundtrack have released a two new songs "Circuits And Wires" and "Boxelder", which can be streamed by clicking read more.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Song "Everyone Will Die"

Motion City Soundtrack have released a new song titled "Everyone Will Die", which can be streamed below.

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Single "True Romance" For Free

Motion City Soundtrack's new single "True Romance", can be downloaded for free here.

Motion City Soundtrack New Album "Go" Accidently Leaked By Label

Motion City Soundtrack's new album "Go", was accidentally leaked by their label Epitaph Record last night.

The band released the following statement:

"Hey all. So “Go” leaked. I am not sure if this is bad or good thing. I really feel that the right thing to do is to wait till its released and enjoy the record the way we had planned for you. We worked really hard on this and are very proud of it. We hope you like it and help us continue to make music by supporting us by buying our music.

Joshua Cain
(mcs)"

Motion City Soundtrack Release New Single "Timelines"

Motion City Soundtrack's new single "Timelines" can be streamed by clicking read more.

Motion City Soundtrack Announce New Single "Timelines"

Motion City Soundtrack have announced they will release a new single, "Timelines" on May 22nd through Epitaph/Boombox Generation Records.

Album Review: The Company We Keep - S/T EP

The Company We Keep is part side-project, part launching-pad for vocalist Amy Brennan, who was discovered by former The Receiving End of Sirens member Brian Southall after he saw her YouTube cover videos. Southall is the driving force behind the band, and he was able to recruit Justin Pierre from Motion City Soundtrack into the group from his current position as MCS’s tour manager. The music is Southall’s, the lyrics Pierre’s and the voice Brennan’s - Misery Signal’s drummer Branden Morgan fills in behind the set.

This three track offering features two originals and a re-imagining of the At The Drive-in song, "Pattern Against User". The Company We Keep offer an industrial-tinged pop-rock, with glitchy electronics, angular melodies and Brennan’s Amy Lee-inspired vocal work. It results in a slightly confused effort, though.