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Sad Summer Festival reveals 2024 lineup

The touring pop-punk festival returns for its fifth anniversary, featuring Mayday Parade, the Maine, the Wonder Years, and more.

The Maine break down every album in their catalog

From Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to their self-titled album, the Maine dive deep.

Hear the Maine’s emo cover of Taylor Swift’s “Cruel Summer”

The band are currently headlining Sad Summer alongside Taking Back Sunday and PVRIS.

Sad Summer Festival is growing beyond emo nostalgia

Taking Back Sunday’s Adam Lazzara, the Maine’s John O’Callaghan, and PVRIS share how Sad Summer Festival is becoming bigger and better. Read the cover story interview.

How Sad Summer Festival is becoming a better kind of touring emo festival

Sad Summer Festival is on the cover of Alternative Press’ summer 2023 issue. Read an excerpt now, where the Maine explore becoming a better kind of touring emo fest.

John O'Callaghan joins alt-rock trio WEATHERS on their latest single "ALL CAPS"

The LA-based alt-rock trio WEATHERS dropped “ALL CAPS,” featuring and co-produced by John the Ghost, aka John O’Callaghan from the Maine. Listen to the song now.

How a surprise viral hit during the pandemic helped Beach Weather come back together

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.

Phangs makes '90s-inspired music made for a coming-of-age movie soundtrack

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.

32 bands on their best Riot Fest memories—gallery

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.

Meet Charlotte Sands, the Nashville singer-songwriter collaborating with the Maine and Underoath

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 release "Loved You A Little" live performance video—watch

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 […]

The Maine, Bad Religion, more to play 2022 Four Chord Music Festival

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 and 10. This is the first time the independently produced festival […]

The Maine’s John O’Callaghan on fatherhood, 8123 Fest and the last time he cried

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 LAST SONG I LISTENED TO… “It’s […]

twenty one pilots, Korn, Evanescence and 7 other things you need to check out this week

Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. twenty one pilots hit the silver screen We’re still busy trying to pick up the pieces of our mind after having it blown by twenty one pilots’ livestream experience last year. Now, Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun […]

The Maine and AltPress team up for limited-edition heart-shaped flexi disc

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 […]
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