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Beach Weather proved that they haven't missed a beat since their 2017 hiatus. Reunited, the band talk TikTok virality, origins and new projects on the horizon.

Jake Germany has had a prolific music career for well over a decade. As Phangs, he explores moving into a more guitar-driven sound and landing a song on Love Island.

Riot Fest is a yearly highlight. This year's performers reflect on their favorite memories from the festival, and relive the event with our photo gallery.

Charlotte Sands is a name you need to know. The Nashville-based artist discusses her breakout single "Dress," embarking on her first headline tour and more.

The Maine have released a live performance video of "Loved You A Little." The visual was filmed at Webster Hall in New York City during their tour. The live recording of "Loved You A Little" features special guests Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday) and Charlotte Sands, who both appear on the studio version of the song...

The Maine recently appeared on the cover of issue 405. Following our interview with the band their 15-year anniversary, we asked them to reflect on all eight of their records and provide commentary on their wide-ranging discography. The result is an in-depth look at the Maine’s eclectic history over the last 15 years.  ...

Four Chord Music Festival is back for its eighth year — and expanding to two days. The lineup includes the Maine, Bad Religion, Pennywise, Jimmy Eat World, Surfbort and more. Four Chord will take place at Wild Things Park in Washington, Pennsylvania Sept. 9 an...

Lead vocalist John O'Callaghan is currently on tour with the Maine, in support of their recent album XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time. He told us 10 of his "lasts" and reflects on how life as a father has transformed his life into being completely “baby-centric.”  THE L...

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Being a band for 15 years is no small feat. The Maine, however, have planned out the legacy they’ll leave behind since their inception. We’re ecstatic to announce that the five-piece are on the cover of our April issue (#405), featured alongside Denzel Curry, Stand Atlantic, Orville Peck, Bloc Party, Ghost and many more. Check out ...

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...

This month, Avril Lavigne made her cover debut with Alternative Press. As part of our Modern Icons Issue, Lavigne was interviewed by Rico Nasty (who operates under the alter ego Trap Lavigne when she taps into her punk influences, in case you didn’t know). I...

Charlotte Sands is releasing her new single “Lost” on Friday, March 4. Alternative Press is giving you a first listen of the track. Ahead of the release, we connected with Sands, who previewed the new song for us. She also spoke broadly about her career. “Lost” is ...

So What?! Music Festival has updated the lineup for its 2022 event. The lineup includes 100 gecs, 3OH!3, Sleeping With Sirens, 24kGoldn, Simple Plan, Hawthorne Heights, Maggie Lindemann and many others. And there are still more special guests yet to be announced...

The Maine have released a new song "Loved You A Little" featuring Charlotte Sands and Taking Back Sunday's Adam Lazzara. The track, accompanied by a music video, is a break-up anthem —arriving just in time for Valentine's Day. Singer John O'Callaghan, Lazzara and Sands all spoke about the song in a press release. “...

American Teeth, the solo project of Elijah Noll, has announced his debut album We Should Be Having Fun. The album's announcement was accompanied by the new single "Kickflip.” The new single manages to blend together pop-punk and electronic music for an uplifting and energetic message about staying positive during difficult times and persevering even when everything seems hopeless. Read mor...

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 wh...

After a year of postponement due to lockdown, All Time Low have begun their highly-anticipated performances as part of Sad Summer Fest. During the festival, the group will play alongside the Story So Far, the Maine, Movements, Grayscale and Destroy Boys...

Welcome back for another AltPress Weekly. Every week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We always keep you up to date about what's happening at Alternative Press. We'll also bring you our latest music finds, from longtime favorites to brand-new releases. ...

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 radio hit with lead single “Sticky.” Lead vocalist Joh...