Motion City Soundtrack
Moog-powered anxiety anthems, where 'Commit This to Memory' remains scripture and 'Everything Is Alright' remains a group confession.
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About Motion City Soundtrack
Motion City Soundtrack is a pop-punk band from Minneapolis, MN, formed in 1997.
Motion City Soundtrack formed in Minneapolis in 1997, built around vocalist and guitarist Justin Pierre and guitarist Joshua Cain. The band's sound combines pop-punk tempos and power-pop melody with a prominent Moog synthesizer line, a texture that set it apart from many of its contemporaries on Epitaph Records.
Commit This to Memory, produced by Mark Hoppus and released in 2005, remains the band's best-known record, with "Everything Is Alright" as its signature song. Pierre's lyrics deal frequently with anxiety, addiction and self-doubt, delivered in a rapid, conversational style. The group broke up in 2016 before reuniting a few years later to tour again.
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What festivals is Motion City Soundtrack playing in 2026?
Motion City Soundtrack is booked at 1 festival we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026.
Is Motion City Soundtrack playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Motion City Soundtrack is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Sunday, November 15.
Where is Motion City Soundtrack from?
Motion City Soundtrack is from Minneapolis, MN.
Who is in Motion City Soundtrack?
Motion City Soundtrack is Joshua Cain (bass, synthesizer), Justin Courtney Pierre (synthesizer, piano), Jesse Johnson (keyboards, piano), Tony Thaxton (drums, percussion) and Matthew Taylor (bass, background vocals). Former members include Andrew Gruhn and Claudio Rivera.
When did Motion City Soundtrack form?
Motion City Soundtrack formed in Minneapolis in 1997.
What was Motion City Soundtrack's first album?
Motion City Soundtrack's first album was I Am the Movie (2002). The latest is The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World (2025).
What kind of music does Motion City Soundtrack play?
Motion City Soundtrack plays pop-punk, power pop and emo.
What festivals has Motion City Soundtrack played before?
Motion City Soundtrack has played Riot Fest 2026, Sonic Temple 2026.