There’s packing tape, dim lighting, and a room full of cardboard boxes, not exactly the backdrop you’d expect for a pop-punk revelation, and yet, motionyear. makes it magic. In their latest single “Turning Pages”, lifted from the now-out EP of the same name, the North Shore quartet swaps old habits for fresh beginnings, delivering a track that hits somewhere between personal purge and emotional pit stop. Produced with razor-sharp clarity by Pete Adams, and brought to life on screen by director Tom Flynn, the video captures a haunting moment: one man, one room, and the silent chaos of moving on. As he folds the past into boxes, his world flickers in and out of shadow, echoing the track’s rawest line: “A place to feel safe but continue to fall”. Part diary, part anthem, “Turning Pages” speaks to anyone who’s tried, and failed, to leave behind who they used to be. And this is just the first chapter. Welcome to Slash Music’s pick of the week.
“A place to feel safe but continue to fall” – motionyear.
EP “Turning Pages” marks a bold new chapter
June 6th marks more than just a date for fans of motionyear., it’s a statement, a turning point, and maybe even a quiet rebellion. With the release of their sophomore EP “Turning Pages”, the band doesn’t just offer a handful of new tracks, they offer perspective. Here, they trade nostalgia for momentum, peel back layers of self-doubt, and dive headfirst into the murky waters of growing pains, fractured identities, and uncertain futures. It’s a record that doesn’t pretend to have answers, but finds power in asking the right questions, the kind that hit hardest at 2 a.m., long after the lights go out.
Formerly known as Quiet Like A Thief, this Massachusetts artist has earned stripes across the alt scene, catching praise in outlets like New Noise Magazine, Alternative Press, and Loudwire. Their sound? Pure North Shore pop punk, melodic, vulnerable, and always ready to crack your chest open with a chorus. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or just stumbled in with this latest drop, trust us: you’ll want to see where this story goes next. Something tells us motionyear. is just getting started.
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