Travis Huff

Synth-Pop Trio, The Motion Epic, Soundtrack an ‘80s Rom-Com in “Heartbreakers”

Travis Huff
Synth-Pop Trio, The Motion Epic, Soundtrack an ‘80s Rom-Com in “Heartbreakers”

The Motion Epic is a synth-pop trio with a heartland rock twist that transports listeners to another place and time. Guided by Pat DiMeo's powerhouse vocals and Aaron "Mister the Kid" Henry's electrifying guitar, with Nick "Kalimocho" Colbert on keys and drums, they deliver a sound that's both nostalgically familiar and undeniably fresh.


Their track, “Heartbreakers,” was heavily inspired by a certain type of 80's top 40 "party" bop – à la “Sussudio,” “Dancing on the Ceiling,” and “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'.” But The Motion Epic are a rock band, no matter how hard they try not to be, so inevitably the huge drums and driven guitars came out to play, and in the end what we had was something that captures the most fun and extreme aspects of ‘80s music across its most memorable genres – synth-pop, glam rock, and John Hughes montages. Picture Michael Jackson and Phil Collins collaborating in the studio. That’s what "Heartbreakers" is.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2maV9w4OlFpfWlMX3URDuN?si=3fnNChonQaKnufGhG9xGJA

Apple: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-motion-epic/1401781060

Bandcamp: https://sofakingvinyl.bandcamp.com/

Website: https://www.themotionepic.com/

YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3W0IRpzvPZaT3nwNYD1ErA