The Maine have outdone themselves, releasing not one, but two new singles today in conjunction with the announcement of their upcoming self-titled album. Often described as the band being a little extra – whether it be selling branded light up cowboy hats as merch or throwing their own entire music festival in Phoenix – today is no exception. Both new songs, “blame” and “how to exit a room” offer fans a taste of what to expect from The Maine (Self-Titled), out August 1st. Listen to both songs now below.
“In lieu of being too wordy, “blame” was written to myself from myself. This tune is more or less about both placing and accepting blame for things I wish I could redo. The only rub is I can’t go backwards, only forwards,” explained vocalist, John O’Callaghan.
The song debuts with an accompanying music video – “blame” was shot and directed by Guadalupe Bustos in the band’s hometown of Phoenix. The authentic energy displayed in the crowd shots was delivered by none other than the band’s fans themselves.
The album’s release date can also be written as 8.1.23. The significance of the date is a once in a lifetime alignment of numbers that hold a lot of meaning to the band. Originally, 8123 were the numbers on a parking garage where the band members and childhood friends would hangout growing up. Fast forward to today, and 8123 has been used in their song lyrics, is the title of their own music festival held in their desert hometown biennially, can be seen inked onto many of their fans, is the title of their own record label and also serves as the fanbase’s nickname – the 8123 Family.
The band will celebrate the album’s release day with their fans in Denver for 8123 Day – where The Maine will headline the Fillmore Auditorium with support from former tourmates Real Friends and Knuckle Puck. Alongside the show, fans can shop the 8123 Pop Up Shop the day before (July 31st) as well as on show day. Special guests, additional events, and more details will be announced at a later date.
TOUR DATES
7/6 – Jacksonville, FL – Sad Summer Fest
7/7 – Clearwater, FL – Sad Summer Fest
7/8 – Alpharetta, GA – Sad Summer Fest
7/11 – Portsmouth, VA – Sad Summer Fest
7/12 – Baltimore, MD – Sad Summer Fest
7/14 – Holmdel, NJ – Sad Summer Fest
7/15 – Philadelphia, PA – Sad Summer Fest
7/16 – Boston, MA – Sad Summer Fest
7/18 – Sterling Heights, MI – Sad Summer Fest
7/19 – Cincinnati, OH – Sad Summer Fest
7/21 – Chicago, IL – Sad Summer Fest
7/22 – Indianapolis, IN – Sad Summer Fest
7/23 – Nashville, TN – Sad Summer Fest
7/25 – Irving, TX – Sad Summer Fest
7/26 – Del Valle, TX – Sad Summer Fest
7/29 – Irvine, CA – Sad Summer Fest
8/1 – Denver, CO – 8123 Day
8/12 – Washington, PA – Four Chord Music Festival
8/25 – São Paulo, Brazil – VIP Station
8/26 – São Paulo, Brazil – VIP Station