[1] The band is joined by touring member Adam Simons, as of 2018, who plays keys, rhythm and lead guitar as well as percussion.

Bassist Garrett Nickelsen and drummer Patrick Kirch had been playing in a hardcore band called the Kerosene Kids.

[5] Singer John O'Callaghan joined soon after auditions - with no prior vocal experience - along with guitarists Alex Ross and Ryan Osterman.

[7] Months later, Osterman and Ross left the band and were replaced by Kennedy Brock and Jared Monaco.

[9] The EP peaked at number ten on the US Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart and sold 50,000 copies.

[19] In the fall of 2008, The Maine joined All Time Low on the Compromising of Integrity, Morality & Principles in Exchange for Money tour along with Mayday Parade and Every Avenue.

[2] In March 2009, the band co-headlined the Alternative Press Tour with 3OH!3 and support from Family Force 5, Hit the Lights and A Rocket to the Moon.

[29] The music video for "Into Your Arms" premiered on July 24, 2009, via their MySpace page and was directed by Aaron Platt.

[32] O'Callaghan described the album as a raw feel, free and loose record that was inspired by classic American rock-n-roll.

[41] In November 2010, the group joined Never Shout Never on the Harmony tour, where they had fans gather canned foods to help those in need.

[50] The group performed a new track from the album, "Don't Give Up on "Us"" while on tour with Augustana and Austin Gibbs.

[50] The band recorded the album at Sonic Ranch in El Paso, Texas with producer Colby Wedgeworth.

O'Callaghan revealed that the group fought to release the album before Warner agreed under the condition that the band would self-release the record.

[67] In February 2013, the group began recording their fourth studio album, working with producer Brendan Benson.

"[69] The album was released independently in the US in partnership with their management team 8123, via Universal Music in Canada, and Rude Records in Europe, UK, Australia and Japan.

[17][94] In support of the album, the group went on a headlining North American tour in the spring of 2015 with Real Friends, Knuckle Puck and The Technicolors.

[104] The recording process was documented by the band and made into a mini YouTube series titled Miserable Youth.

[105] On January 19, 2017, the group announced that their sixth studio album would be titled, Lovely Little Lonely and was released on April 7, 2017.

[109] The Maine created and headlined the first 8123 Fest in honor of their 10-year anniversary and was held in their hometown of Phoenix, Arizona at the Crescent Ballroom.

[110] In October and November, the group embarked on The Modern Nostalgia Tour and were joined by Dreamers and Night Riots.

[112] In October 2018, the group began working on their seventh studio album with producer Matt Squire.

[118] Upon You Are OK's release, lead guitarist Jared Monaco revealed he almost quit the group due to being caught in a place that forced him to balance his personal life with the band.

[135] In January 2022, the band released a new single titled, "Loved You a Little" featuring Taking Back Sunday and Charlotte Sands.

[142] On April 5, 2023, the band revived its web series "Miserable Youth" for a third season dedicated to showcasing the album's production, with episodes being released weekly.

[154] The release of the single signified the end of their self-titled era as the message "The Maine is Dead" shown in the music video of the song.

[161] The group cites major influences from Third Eye Blind, Death Cab for Cutie and Ivory.

[162][163] The album drew comparison to their pop punk peers such as Metro Station and All Time Low.

[159] The group opted for a different sound and sees them "stepping out of their comfort zone" on their second studio album Black & White.

[168] Their sixth studio album, Lovely Little Lonely features themes of somber, sad and darker sounds with a counterbalance of pop arrangements.

Roads contains behind-the-scenes photos that Dirk Mai has captured as well as pieces of writing from the band members.