Who’s that Daisy Grenade feature?! It is, of course, none other than The Maine’s John O’Callaghan. Today, the duo confirmed that their heavily teased new single, “Liquor And Kerosene,” will feature O’Callaghan. You can also presave the new single, which hasn’t been given an official release date, here. On January 20, the Daisy Grenade duo began teasing fans with a preview of their soon-to-be-released single, “Liquor And Kerosene,” creating a buzz as they revealed a mystery feature vocalist. Offering a sneak peek into the forthcoming release, Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker shared a snippet of vocals along with a preview… Read more »
John O’Callaghan, the wordsmith and lead vocalist behind The Maine and John The Ghost just announced a forthcoming new book, The Highly Unqualified Hand-Guide To Keeping Plants Alive. “I started compiling all of these ideas, poems, and half-bad bits of advice after my daughter was born. Little reminders to her that I am just as confused as she’ll ever be,” O’Callaghan shares in an Instagram Reel. “The text kept evolving but the sentiment remained, and now that my son is here, I felt compelled to share it with y’all so it can exist in the ether for them and for… Read more »
I Only Want to Live Once is the result of a passionate and talented musician let loose to do whatever he wants…and, of course, it all works.
The melodic honesty of the words and emotions being conveyed throughout Sincerely, John the Ghost is palpable, and making intangible concepts become tangible is something O’Callaghan does well.
July is in the rearview mirror, and it’s time to celebrate the dazzling, summery days of August. So, as you enjoy toasty days at the pool and take in some rays, it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musicians’ birthdays. These Leo and Virgo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that, they deserve the best birthdays ever. From Against The Current‘s leader, Chrissy Costanza, to the one and only YUNGBLUD, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. John O’Callaghan — August 4 An author, a singer,… Read more »
Time to mark your calendars, 8123 family! The Maine has finally revealed all the details for their upcoming 8123 Fest 2027. And it’ll be a big one as the band is gearing up to celebrate two whole decades of music-making. Frontman John O’ Callaghan notes, “Standing at the edge of 20 years as a band and that free-fall feeling of weightlessness is beginning to well up as the roller coaster climbs. To say I’m excited would be the biggest understatement, and now we can finally answer the most-asked question of the year so far: 8123 FEST is a GO. So… Read more »
Following the release of their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, The Maine are back with a new music video from the era, “3:31.” Excitingly, they did, in fact, release the video perfectly on time at 3:31 PM ET. For this video, frontman John O’Callaghan didn’t pick up the phone…so…drummer Pat Kirch, guitarists Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco, and bassist Garrett Nickelsen took the lead on both the mic and their respective instruments. O’Callaghan says of Joy Next Door, “I wanted to make an album that felt like the exact moments I had been wandering in for the better part of the… Read more »
The Maine have finally revealed their tenth studio record, Joy Next Door, and it is their most poignant, authentic offering to date. With singles such as “Die To Fall,” “Palms,” and “Quiet Part Loud,” as well as new music videos for “Green” and “Half A Spark,” the Arizona group pushes the envelope on what emo-indie-rock is and can be. The quintet has flawlessly matured in their sonics and themes, and thus, has uniquely grown up with their fans, aka the 8123 community—something both longtime listeners and the group never take for granted. Joy Next Door has everything…lyrical nuance, dance-inducing melodies,… Read more »
Ahead of their forthcoming 10th album release, Joy Next Door, The Maine made their talk show debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The Arizona icons wowed the crowd with their single, “Die To Fall,” which kicked off their new album cycle. “‘Die To Fall’ is a dialogue with myself about the desire to let go,” frontman John O’Callaghan shares. “Let go of my insecurities, my ego, my worries, let go of ‘me’ for even just a second and truly feel the gravity of all the little moments we can often take for granted. If none of the above resonates, then… Read more »
Ahead of the release of their tenth album, Joy Next Door, your favorite Arizona emo act The Maine has revealed “Palms.” Preceded by singles “Die To Fall” and “Quiet Part Loud,” the LP is due out April 10 via Photo Finish Records. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio From Waterparks and 5 Seconds Of Summer to The Paradox, L.S. Dunes, Ice Nine Kills, and beyond, idobi Radio, Howl, and anthm bring alternative, pop-punk, metal, rock, and indie to you anywhere, anytime. Stream Your Favorite Artists on idobi Radio Frontman John O’Callaghan notes, “‘Palms’ was written at zero hour. And… Read more »
