Motion City Soundtrack and I have a very special relationship. When I went to my very first Warped tour ever, they were the first band that I saw! They were super upbeat and energetic, and they really put a good vibe to the start of the day. So when we got an email that gave us the chance to interview them, I jumped on it. So, without further ado, Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack.

"It's the one thing I've always enjoyed doing, and I kind of always have wanted to do, and... you know, if I wasn't doing this I don't really know what I'd be doing." - Tony Thaxton: Motion City Soundtrack

Basic introductions! Who are you and what do you do for the band?

So your new album, My Dinosaur Life, was recently released. How has the response been to it thus far?

Oh wow! Congratulations!

Nice.

I can imagine, yeah! So you mentioned reviews, and on your site, you have a fan reviews section, and prior to the albums release, everything everyone was saying was very anticipatory and everyone seemed really excited and supportive. So I have to ask, what is your relationship with your fans like, and what is it like to experience an album release with them?

So, speaking of the album, do you have a favourite song?

And again, speaking of the album, My Dinosaur Life is a very interesting title. Where did the title come from?

So what is it that inspires you?

Yes. Or in general. ...Anything really. Just inspiration.

Yeah. I mean, if it did happen regularly it would just become common occurrence, right?

I guess this is kind of along the same lines, but personally I see it as something different, but what is it that fuels your passion for what you do? Because being a musician, especially these days, can be really hard. So what is it that keeps you going?

I was going to say. Pretty much when it comes down to it, you're doing what you want.

It makes me really happy when I hear that, because people have so many different answers, it's just nice hearing "because I'm doing what I love to do." So, you mentioned touring. On the topic of touring, so you have a favourite tour memory?

Do you have a favourite city or a venue to play in?

Nice! Japan always seems pretty epic. Seems like everyone there goes all out for everything, especially bands

If you were in charge of the music industry, what would be the first change you'd make?

How they can make their money?

That's alright, there's nothing wrong with that! So at The Sound Faction, we like to end all of our interviews with just five random questions to leave everything on a light note. Are you up for that?

Alright, cool. So, number one: If you could pass a law for the world, what would it be?

*Laughs* Yes! I agree in full. If you could have lunch with any fictional character, who would it be?

Really? Why's that?

If you were a Care Bear, what would the picture on your tummy be?

That's not lame! If you could morph into anything, what would it be and why?

It's true!

And then you just kind of own everything else, anyway.

Last random one! If you could be stuck in any 80's movie, which would it be?

Good choice! And last but not least, this is your shameless self promo spot! If there's anything you want to say, or if there's anything you want to touch upon, now is your chance to say it.

Huge thanks to Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with us! Check out Motion City Soundtrack at a Warped Tour stop near you, and head over to their MySpace Page to hear samples of music and see specific tour dates!