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The Maine add another band to 8123 Fest lineup
We honestly couldn’t be more excited for the Maine’s 8123 Fest, and it just keeps getting better. The band hinted at the second edition of the festival at the start of the year and confirmed it this summer. We know the event takes place over three days—January 18, 19 and 20, 2019—in Phoenix, Arizona, but […]
The Maine pay tribute to Tom Petty with "Wildflowers" cover
The Maine honor Tom Petty and his influence on their post-Can’t Stop Won’t Stop material by sharing a previously released cover of the late rocker’s iconic “Wildflowers.” Hear the tune and see what the band have to say, below. Read more: Foo Fighters would totally play the Super Bowl Posting frontman John O’Callaghan‘s version of […]
The Maine announce another band for 8123 Fest
The Maine’s 8123 Fest just keeps getting better and better. The band hinted at the second edition of the festival at the start of this year and confirmed it earlier this summer. We know the event takes place over three days—January 18, 19 and 20, 2019—in Phoenix, Arizona, but they have been pretty mum on […]
The Maine reveal how they got their band name
We’ve all wondered how a band got their name a time or two, and thanks to Mark Hoppus, it seems we’ve finally cracked the case on how Arizona’s resident good guys in the Maine, got their name. Read more: 11 music-themed vacations you need to book immediately Last Week, blink-182’s Mark Hoppus did some investigating on the […]
Tom DeLonge releases new book and other news you might have missed today
Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. The Maine reveal how they got their band name Earlier today, the Maine discussed on social media how they arrived at their band name. Ivory’s song “Coast Of Maine” inspired the band. They all agreed on their name the Maine in its honor, and […]
10 pop-punk shows we wish we could have gone to
There’s nothing like the rush you get when you buy tickets to your favorite band or the excitement you feel lining up for a show. When our favorite bands happen to be touring together, naturally we have to go. However, there are just some tours that slipped out of our fingers or happened before we […]
15 music videos you won’t believe are 10 years old
With each year comes the gift of new and wonderful music from up-and-coming musicians, music veterans and most likely T-Pain featured on a new hip-hop track. Even with this in mind, some songs are timeless and stick with us forever, even if it’s been 10 whole years since their release. Just like nerd glasses and […]
12 of the most unconventional pieces of fanart
We love fanart. What’s more pure than a fan expressing their love of music through a creation of their own? And while good old pen to paper can yield stunning work, these fans have some pretty unique ways of showing their devotion. From insanely intricate eyeshadow and nail art to a toe (seriously, a toe), […]
11 music-themed vacations you need to book immediately
Does a weekend in the desert for emo Coachella (aka the Maine’s 8123 Fest in Arizona) sound like a nice getaway? How about a few days at sea with Kesha? There’s a ton of unique upcoming music-themed vacations and concert-centered destinations for you to escape to during the remainder of 2018 and into 2019. Whether […]
The Maine‘s John O'Callaghan talks about the songs he can't listen to
Every music lover has that one good song or album that’s ruined by a shitty time or person. For the Maine frontman John O’Callaghan, music hasn’t been ruined for him as much as it’s validated by being overplayed into the ground and ultimately enhanced. In this APTV Exclusive, John O reminisces the song that makes him […]
All Time Low announce Christmas shows with special guests
All Time Low are playing a couple holiday shows this winter, and they’re bringing a couple special guests for the ride. Read more: Watch Halsey join All Time Low onstage for a special performance The band will play two headline Christmas shows in December in Chicago and Milwaukee. First, they will be in Chicago, IL on December […]
The Maine announce first 8123 Fest side show
The second edition of the Maine‘s 8123 Fest is happening next January. The band has been pretty quiet about the lineup, but they just revealed a very special guest will be playing a side show. Read more: The Maine to play ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ in full at 8123 fest The second 8123 Fest will take place during […]
10 times fans included their favorite artists in their yearbook
School is coming back, and for some people, it’s never too early to start thinking of what your yearbook quote will be. It’s an important decision because it’ll be cemented in your yearbook forever. Whether you choose to be funny or serious, we think paying homage to some of the bands who soundtracked our school […]
The Maine announce end of 'Lovely Little Lonely' era with one-off show, drop music video for "Lonely"
The Maine have announced that the Lovely Little Lonely era is dead, and to celebrate its legacy, the band will be hosting a funeral slash farewell show. Read more: The Maine to play ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ in full at 8123 fest Taking to Twitter to share the news, the band posted a photo of tombstone, with […]
11 amazing signs and T-shirts fans have made for concerts
One of the easiest ways to get noticed at a concert is by holding up a funny sign or wearing an awesome band T-shirt while in the crowd. Read more: Going to concerts can help you live longer, study claims When people finally get to see one of their favorite bands live, it’s pretty normal […]
16 memorable promotional photos of our favorite bands
Promotional photos of bands can tend to look the same. However, some bands try to push the boundaries to get the attention of their fans with over-the-top photos that we can never forget, no matter how hard we try. Read more: The 10 most iconic music video looks Some of our favorites—the Maine, blink-182, Fall […]
John O'Callaghan of The Maine Discusses Regrettable Lyrics and American Candies
We caught up with John O’Callaghan, frontman extraordinaire of the Maine, while the band has been touring on the final full US run of the Vans Warped Tour to discuss sad songs, 8123 Fest and determine which candy is inherently the most American. O’Callaghan confessed which “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” song he’s most looking forward […]
The Maine to play 'Can't Stop Won't Stop' in full at 8123 fest
The Maine fans, it’s all happening! The band have announced they will be playing Can’t Stop Won’t Stop in full at the next 8123 fest. If you’re as thrilled about this as we are, check out all the information about the fest below. Read more: The Maine reflect on ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ 10 years later—an […]
The Maine reflect on ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ 10 years later—an oral history
A lot can happen in 10 years—just ask the Maine. In the last decade, the band have released six full-length albums (along with their new collection of favorites-turned-acoustic), toured the world over (and over again) and even celebrated their dedicated support system with the properly titled 8123 Festival. Ask the band when they really started […]
The Maine are teasing something, here's our theory
The Maine have taken to their social media accounts to tease something, and we’re stressed. Read more: The Maine to end the ‘Lovely Little Lonely’ era after Warped Tour Last night (July 1) the band took to Twitter to share a photo of a golden skull, with the mysterious caption: “The countdown begins.” The countdown begins. […]
