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Weird but all right

 

Kind of disappointed by this new business model thing they've got going, and this is coming from a huge fan. I get what they're trying to do with the whole Pillar thing but it all seems very lackluster and just a quarantine money grab at this point.

 

I’m starting to get the same sort of vibe. Not into it.

 

They were teasing Pillar when You Are OK went up for preorder. It's been in the works for a LONG time. Also, they lost (at least) six months of touring so ... they don't deserve to make money?

 

"quarantine money grab"

 

The Maine has been way better to their fans than any band needs to. I don't think it's unreasonable to ask those who are willing to return that love

 

its basically like their own unique patreon

 

Weekly Poll: Favorite The Maine Album • forum.chorus.fm

 

Damn man. He’s become such a solid singer. That was great.

 

I couldn't agree more. John has come into his own.

 

Finally got around to watching this. Holy shit. Can they please do more of these?

 

If the tweet isn’t showing up, the video should be on Rocksound’s Twitter.

 

deleted, what did it say

 

It’s the Rocksound performance of Broken Parts. It’s similar to the Numb Without You video posted the other day.

 

I really do get Cigarettes After Sex vibes from his solo music.

 

Saturday’s livestream details:

3:00 PM Pacific (Livestream pre-show! Games, music, chat, and more!)
4:00 PM Pacific (The Maine takes the stage!)
5:30 PM Pacific (Post-show Q&A with The Maine)
6:00 PM Pacific (Make America Emo Again Digital Afterparty)

The afterparty will have a DJ set from Ted Lavender aka Eric Halverson from A Rocket To The Moon.

 

Ted Lavender is absolutely a sight to see

 

They’re doing a sound check stream right now and I’m blown away by the quality and multiple cameras. So excited for tomorrow.

 

Some tidbits on the new record from the latest article in AltPress:

"As far as this record goes, I don’t want to compare it to any of our records. I will say I didn’t want to shy away from the pop aspect of our band [and] I ended up writing some songs with people outside of the band. I feel like [it] gave me the opportunity to gain a new perspective. I’ve been so reluctant to co-write since our second record, Black & White, because I had such a bad taste in my mouth from the experience. But I was completely open to it, and I think it helps. I think there are four songs that I co-wrote with on the record. I personally feel like it really helped develop a new sound for us. It’s really interesting trying to think in your head like, “What can we do to reinvent ourselves on our eighth record?” We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel. So I think I lean more into the pop element.

I think based on Lovely Little Lonely, American Candy and You Are OK, I think the last three records helped us place more of an emphasis on a record in its entirety. Bands are putting out records with 19 songs, and 11 of the songs are a minute-and-a-half long. They’re just filler, in my opinion. From my perspective, it feels like that’s a play to try to get more listens on Spotify. It’ll be a concise record in that it’s exactly what we wanted people to hear. And I’m just really excited to finish the damn thing."

 

Very excited for the album and for the stream tonight!

There is a really cool variety of unreleased stuff on Pillar that I have been enjoying digging into the last couple days.

 

What kind of unreleased stuff is there? Any b-sides or alternate versions from the past few albums? If so, might have to join...

 

There are some FH and Pioneer demos along with a lot of unreleased/live songs. If you buy a ticket for the livestream, you get a month of Pillar.

 

Just snagged my ticket for the livestream, so excited!

 

The show looks and sounds great! Between this and the Underoath shows I'm convinced I would buy more digital tickets for livestreams even when coronavirus is over.