The Maine in Los Angeles

About The Maine

The Maine formed in Phoenix in 2007 and spent their first decade building a devoted fanbase through relentless touring and a string of increasingly confident pop-punk albums. They've never been the flashiest band in the room, but there's something about their earnestness that sticks. Albums like "American Candy" and "Lovely Little Lonely" showed a band comfortable with vulnerability without getting maudlin about it. They've also become known for their unusual relationship with fans—doing things like involving their audience in album artwork decisions and breaking songs down to let fans hear individual elements. It's the kind of thing that could feel gimmicky, but with The Maine it mostly just feels honest. They've been quietly consistent for over a decade, which in the pop-punk world means they're doing something right.

The Maine's shows feel like congregations of people who actually showed up for the same reason. Crowds sing every word, but without the posturing. The band feeds off that genuine investment rather than manufacturing hype. They're tight, steady, and more interested in connection than spectacle.

Known for Black Butterflies and Déjà Vu, Everything, Sad It Goes, Whoever Left the Coffee On, Same Old Song

The Maine + Los Angeles

The Maine have built a solid LA following over the years, and their December show at No Vacancy felt like a band that knows exactly what their people want. They opened with "We All Roll Along" and leaned into the deeper catalog, pulling "Diet Soda Society" and "Slip the Noose" — songs that reward the ones who've been paying attention. "Black Butterflies and Déjà Vu" landed with the kind of weight it deserves, and closing with "Ho Ho Hopefully" felt like the right note to end on. Ten songs, no filler, just a band that respects their audience's time.

The Maine in Los Angeles News

• The Maine Announce First Headlining Tour In Two Years idobi · Dec 8, 2025
• The Maine Schedule North American Tour Exclaim! · Dec 8, 2025
• The Maine Launching 2026 U.S. Headline Tour antiMusic · Dec 8, 2025
• The Maine announce long-awaited headlining tour dates Phoenix New Times · Dec 8, 2025
• The Maine perform two pop-up shows in LA teasing new album + tour Melodic Magazine · Dec 2, 2025

Live Music in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has always had a soft spot for melodic guitar rock, from the Warped Tour days through now. The city's pop-punk and alt-rock scene has evolved but hasn't disappeared—it's just spread across smaller venues and a more discerning crowd. The Maine fits that landscape naturally, appealing to both the nostalgic and the genuinely invested.

Los Angeles road trip to see The Maine?

Stay in Los Feliz, where you can walk tree-lined streets and catch views from Griffith Observatory. Dinner at Republique in the Arts District—refined French-inspired food in a restored factory space that feels more Paris than LA. Spend an afternoon at the Huntington Library in San Marino, a world-class art collection that justifies the drive. The city's recording studio history is everywhere; walk through Hollywood and you're literally surrounded by the spaces where hits were made. End the night at a jazz bar like The Fonda Theatre or catch live music on Sunset Boulevard.