Interview: The Maine

The Maine

A couple of weeks ago I was able to connect with Jared Monaco (guitar) and Pat Kirch (drums) of The Maine to discuss the band’s tenth studio album, Joy Next Door. In this interview, I asked the two band members about key songs from Joy Next Door, how they’re approaching their upcoming headlining tour, their team’s vinyl marketing strategy and much more. Joy Next Door will be released this Friday via Photo Finish Records, and you can pre-save the album here.

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Chad Gilbert Talks Cancer Battle

New Found Glory

Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory talked with Rolling Stone about his lates cancer battle:

Even after the hellish month he just experienced, Gilbert is still unwaveringly positive. “It felt good to know that there’s still a battle to be going on and that I can recover from this and grow stronger from this,” he says. “My hope is to really get my energy and strength back. I don’t want to lay in bed all day. I want to be able to get up and do my thing,” he adds.

New Found Glory will kick off their tour with Yellowcard in May, and is set to play in Nashville on June 8. “I won’t be able to tour normally ever again,” Gilbert admits. “But I will be able to play shows that are closeby.” As Cimorelli confirms. one of his goals is to be strong enough to play at that show, even if he has to sit for it.