Award-winning songwriting, a one-of-a-kind voice, and strong musicianship are the reasons why Honor by August is a world-class band in the making. Honor by August has shared the stage with artists including Howie Day, Ingram Hill, Michael Tolcher, the Disco Biscuits and State Radio (featuring Chad from Dispatch) and has headlined events to crowds of more than 1,600.
Honor by August has:
• Won the grand prize in Billboard’s World Song Contest in the Pop category
• Been a Featured Artist on Washington modern rock Radio Station Z104 (104.1FM)
• Been an Editor’s Pick by the Washington Post, which called Honor by August’s music “impassioned.”
• Recorded with noted producer Charlton Pettus (Tears for Fears, Josh Kelley)
• Signed a management deal with True Player Entertainment, an LA-based management group that includes Curt Smith of Tears for Fears.
• Held the #1 spot on Washington Post Online’s Top 50 downloads with the song “Better."
Anout Honor by August
Honor by August (formerly Motive) is a band based on personal, powerful songs, dynamic live performances and strong musicianship.
Award-winning songwriting, a one-of-a-kind voice, and strong musicianship are a few of the reasons why Honor by August is a world-class band in the making.
Honor by August has shared the stage with artists including Howie Day, Ingram Hill, Michael Tolcher, the Disco Biscuits and State Radio (featuring Chad from Dispatch) and has headlined events to crowds of more than 1,600 as far as Louisiana.
In its first year, Honor by August has:
• Won the grand prize in Billboard’s World Song Contest (pop category) with "Only in Photographs," a live recording from the band’s first electric performance.
• Been a Featured Artist on Washington modern rock Radio Station Z104 (104.1FM)
• Been featured as an Editor’s Pick by the Washington Post, which called Honor by August’s music “impassioned.”
• Been selected for two showcases – both acoustic and electric – at the 2004 Millennium Music Conference.
• Recorded with noted producer Charlton Pettus (Tears for Fears, Josh Kelley)
• Signed a management deal with True Player Entertainment, an LA-based management group that includes Curt Smith of Tears for Fears.
• Held the #1 spot on Washington Post Online’s Top 50 downloads with the song “Better,” one of three HBA songs receiving airplay on Washington’s Z104.
• Had its debut CD, "Overlooking Virginia," carried by Aware Records’ Awarestore.com, iTunes and other credible distributors.
Website
www.motiveband.com (www.honorbyaugust.com in progress)
Electronic Press Kit
www.sonicbids.com/motive
Contact
Email: info@motiveband.com
Phone: 202.390.0711
References available
Selected Press
Capitol Scene (Enertainment DC)
”Hometown rockers, Honor By August (Formerly Motive), are creating major-label buzz by way of a refreshingly original approach to the time honored pop-rock formula.
”Their recent 5-song EP, ‘Photographs,’ is an inspired collection of earnest beauty and full-bore rockers -- woven together with impressive songwriting, achingly beautiful vocals and sonically vibrant musicianship.
”If possible, the band's latest body of work builds upon an already impressive foundation, established when they won the Grand Prize in the Pop category of Billboard’s 2004 World Song Contest.
”It’s our opinion that Honor By August shows all the potential of some of today’s most well-known rock bands.”
Restoring DC's Place in Music (Emergenza web fanzine)
"Motive had a super polished sound that’s destined for the radio."
Editor's Pick (Washington Post)
"Impassioned lyrics…set a romantic tone."
2004 Billboard World Song Contest Winners (Billboard Magazine)
"...the best and brightest new songwriting talent."
Stellar Concert Brings Stars to McDonough Arena (The Hoya)
”Motive’s catchy, upbeat songs set a positive tone for the evening. They exuded energy, which helped Pearsall’s bold, unapologetic lyrics burst onto the surface. Motive’s short-but-sweet opening performance warmed up the crowd. And Howie Day kept the energy high.
”During a time where being part of ‘pop music’ can oversimplify a sound into a stereotype, The Guide asked Motive its thoughts on winning the Billboard competition in this category.
”Motive explained that they saw genre categorization as a flexible entity. “Pop is rock music,” drummer Fleming said. “And rock is pop music.” Pearsall agreed, adding, “I would never say that we’re pop music, but we are part of ‘popular music.’”
”Motive’s short-but-sweet opening performance warmed up the crowd. And Howie Day kept the energy high.”