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2022 officially marks the 15-year anniversary of Phoenix pop-rock titans the Maine. Forming in 2007, when several of the band members were barely out of high school, the Maine have gone on to release eight critically acclaimed records over the last decade-plus. Those albums have not only pushed boundaries sonically but have reached massive heights […]

Whether due to personal reasons, creative differences or non-music-related conflicts, it’s pretty common for a band’s lineup to shift over time. And in that same vein, it’s noteworthy when a core group of original members are able to stick it out through all the ups and downs that the music industry brings. In a world […]

It’s fair to say that the Maine prove there’s always room to grow and experiment sonically, all while staying true to your sound and following your gut.  On their eighth studio album, XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time, the quintet reached new heights after over a decade since their inception, including their first […]

Memes about your favorite band are fantastic, but it’s even better when they’re the ones who share or make them. In December, Nickelback fed into the memes the internet has made about one of their hit songs for years and created their own. Read more:  Nickelback released the iconic “Photograph” nearly two decades ago, but […]

Being a parent with a normal job is hard. Now imagine being on the road much of the year and still tackling the responsibilities of having a family. Many musicians balance their crazy work schedule with family hangouts and, of course, changing diapers. So we’ve compiled a handful of rock star parents who have the […]

Indie film and alternative music fans have something to look forward to this weekend with Teenage Badass’ digital arrival. Though it couldn’t make its film debut at SXSW due to the coronavirus, the movie is now available via independent film distributor Freestyle Digital Media.  The film is set in 2006 and follows the coming-of-age, nostalgia-inducing […]

People across the United States and around the world have been protesting for days in response to George Floyd being killed by police. Like many, members of the music community have stepped forward as allies to the Black Lives Matter movement and expressed how finding the right words to address injustice can be a challenge. […]

The Maine drummer Pat Kirch kicked off 2020 by marrying his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz. Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement back in April and followed up the news in September by revealing they’re expecting their first child together. Now, with five months passing since the reveal, Kirch is giving another update on their child’s […]

The Maine drummer Pat Kirch rang in the new year by marrying his longtime partner Shacara Nemetz. The couple’s ceremony was held Saturday with Kirch’s bandmates, family and friends in attendance. Kirch and Nemetz announced their engagement back in April with Kirch writing, “I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with her. […]

There’s no denying the Maine have accomplished a lot in their 12-year existence. They started out making their own records before signing to Fearless Records. They made it through the major-label machine unscathed, until they decided to go back to releasing their own music and having complete control over their careers. Anyone that passionate about […]