Mainland (band)

[4][5][6] The band’s name comes from a word Topf first heard used by his mother, who spoke of missing the mainland of California where she grew up.

There tends to always be a sense of nostalgia and longing in our music whether it be about a place or a person.” [7] In December 2015, Mainland released a 4-song EP titled Outcast under 300 Entertainment, the record label which they signed with earlier that year.

[12] The band went dormant the years following as singer Jordan Topf went solo as Windser [13] and announced on X their official split in 2022.

[15] Collectively, Mainland's influences include British bands such as The Cure, Depeche Mode, New Order, and The La's.

In Jordan Topf’s words, "We love the way those bands mask well-crafted pop songs with poignant lyrics.