Their blend of emo, indie, post-hardcore, and alternative rock resonated with the scene, thanks to their ability to craft honest, meaningful, andĀ emotiveĀ songs.
Schatzi contributes three great songs to the split, two of which evoke the same energy as Motion City Soundtrack’s tracks, yet are less poppy and more moody.
When Motion City Soundtrack took to the stage and delivered an energetic mix of anthemic rock and melodic synth-pop, I was practically bouncing off the walls.
The singer can SING. He belts out smooth, confident, charismatic lines and hits the mark every time. Back it up with The Blasting Room’s quality production.
As Friends Rust have moved away from the Hot Water Music-cum-Avail type of emo hardcore and into the more mature style of Dag Nasty, and all for the better.
Musically referencing everything that ruled in the world of ’60s guitar pop – Badfinger and Jackie Lomax – they nail the fuzzy riffs and vintage drum sounds.
After being pigeon-holed as The Police jamming with Slint and fronted by Elvis Costello for two records, Six Going On Seven is here to break out of that mold.