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"....Sometimes, we here at the culture of me get really really really fucking giddy after hearing a band for the first time that it completely takes over our day. We find ourselves hitting repeat and can't help but want to absorb anything and everything we can pertaining to the sound......Reminiscent of everything nervy, hopeful, tight and anthemic about Gang of Four, Wire and Talking Heads without actually feeling derivative, Motocade seem to take a what-would-seem-overdone formula of "post-punk meets bubblegum" and fashion it into something that's not only instantaneously fun to listen/sing along to, but music that the listener needs to share....These guys should come to be huge and the culture of me will wait with baited breath for their first NYC show" - Culture Of Me
"...It's not often I get taken away with a new Indie rock band these days. I've been so unbelievingly critical to every new band I've been listening to. That's why I'm sitting here with the largest grin ever, tapping my fingers and dancing around in my living room. Motocade has brought me out of the impression that every single Indie rock band is the same, and that no one can impress me enough to copy the album to my Ipod, and make me hum their songs all day long! I'm so immensely blown away by this fantastic intense music!" - For the Eardrums
"....Sometimes, we here at the culture of me get really really really fucking giddy after hearing a band for the first time that it completely takes over our day. We find ourselves hitting repeat and can't help but want to absorb anything and everything we can pertaining to the sound......Reminiscent of everything nervy, hopeful, tight and anthemic about Gang of Four, Wire and Talking Heads without actually feeling derivative, Motocade seem to take a what-would-seem-overdone formula of "post-punk meets bubblegum" and fashion it into something that's not only instantaneously fun to listen/sing along to, but music that the listener needs to share....These guys should come to be huge and the culture of me will wait with baited breath for their first NYC show" - Culture Of Me
"...Listening to Into the Fall it's no wonder the band has been gathering popularity. Urgent and intense, the record plays out like a chase scene, with every catchy minute packed full of adrenaline (who can resist that riff in 'Bomb Squad'?)...**** - Alister Gill - Groove Guide Magazine
"...You can throw around all the New Zealand's answer to... tags, but really it is superfluous to the fact that they construct some very exciting sounds. I cannot see them staying a secret confined to the small worlds of New Zealand for long... Really all you need to know is that with Motocade, you can't go wrong and they certainly won't disappoint." White Boy Dance Floor - White Boy Dance Floor
"...Listening to Into the Fall it's no wonder the band has been gathering popularity. Urgent and intense, the record plays out like a chase scene, with every catchy minute packed full of adrenaline (who can resist that riff in 'Bomb Squad'?)...**** - Alister Gill - Groove Guide Magazine
Discography
Releases:
2006 - Self Titled 7 Track EP
2007 - Into The Fall 7 Track EP
September 2008 - Debut Album Release
Radio Play:
Soap Opera (2008)
My Friends (2008) (Top 10)
Bill Murray Fan Club (2008)
Bomb Squad (2007)
Psycho (2007)
Both EP's have had solid radio play with 3 singles sitting in the NZ Top 40 and several appearing in the local radio stations Top 10's.
Our releases are backed up by a diverse collection of Music Videos and are well received by NZ Broadcasters and their viewership.
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Bio
With a hurtling rhythm section, explosive guitars and vocal melodies and harmonies that send shivers to the nether regions, Motocade's musical style has made a strong imprint in amongst the New Zealand
alternative populous.
Formed in 2005 the four piece Auckland indie rock band released their debut self titled EP in 2006 followed by the 'Into the Fall' EP in 2007. Both were critically acclaimed and demonstrated the bands
songwriting depth and their ability to transcend traditional rock and indie sounds to explore more experimental avenues.
Their style fits somewhere in amongst the intensity of Radiohead, the groove of Talking Heads and the scattered beauty of the Kings Of Leon.
Motocade have played at a range of New Zealand's largest music festivals including the Big Day Out, Home Grown and Rhythm and Vines as well as at high profile events such as NZ Fashion Week, and the
APRA Silver Scroll Awards. They have also performed live on popular local music TV shows 'Top of the Pops' and 'Live At Yours'.
Road tested and with a strong local following Motocade have toured extensively throughout New Zealand as well as playing shows in Australia. They were applauded for a stand out performance supporting New York based band 'The Bravery' on their recent New Zealand tour. Motocade are currently working on their debut album set to be released in early 2009.
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