No software update needed for this band: Motion City Soundtrack grows into middle age

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Motion City Soundtrack (Epitaph Records)Some people might have a hard time remembering the name Motion City Soundtrack, but for super-fans of early 2000s pop-punk and emo music, the band’s screeching synth and idiosyncratic lyrics are unforgettable. Motion City Soundtrack first made their mark with the song “The Future Freaks Me Out,” which speaks to the anxieties of early adulthood and how self-medication can be a form of self-destruction. Still, it’s that very quality that helps Pierre write good music. It’s a really interesting song on the album.”When Motion City Soundtrack released their debut album, George W. Bush was in office and music streaming was in its infancy. Cain and Pierre say they’re now a lot closer to figuring out who they are — at age 49.