Formed in Phoenix, AZ, in 2007 while most of the bandmembers were still in high school,
the Maine turned their '90s radio rock band influences into a generic but still infectious pop-punk sound. Featuring singer
John O'Callaghan, guitarists
Kennedy Brock and
Jared Monaco, bassist
Garrett Nickelsen, and drummer
Pat Kirch,
the Maine signed to Fearless Records and released a five-song concept EP,
The Way We Talk, in 2007. After performing on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour, the band released their debut album
Can't Stop Won't Stop, which was produced by
Matt Squire. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide