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Did you miss out on our American Candy vinyl? No worries! You can pick up this limited edition copy at your local Hot Topic.

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Can we talk about “24 Floors” for a second, and how grateful we should to be to have this song? John O'Callaghan, lead singer of The Maine, thought about ending his life when he was 23 years old. I think about how much I love this band. The Maine is the first band I’ve ever fallen in love with completely. We’re so lucky to still have John in our lives, and I just want to speak about if you’re feeling the way John felt 3 years ago, just remember someone out there will be grateful, just like we are with John, that you’re alive, and still here, because you mean something and can contribute something to this world.

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Someone finally said it

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As someone who struggles with depression, suicidal thoughts, and has attempted twice to take his own life, John, the band, and this song mean so much to me. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for these guys.

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hi im user uncle-not-dad (this is my main blog) and i just want to say im so grateful that this band can help someone like you in an incredible way, im so happy you’re still here and you’re more than welcome to hit my inbox up anytime you’d like.

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The term baby John has never been so true

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Can we talk about “24 Floors” for a second, and how grateful we should to be to have this song? John O'Callaghan, lead singer of The Maine, thought about ending his life when he was 23 years old. I think about how much I love this band. The Maine is the first band I’ve ever fallen in love with completely. We’re so lucky to still have John in our lives, and I just want to speak about if you’re feeling the way John felt 3 years ago, just remember someone out there will be grateful, just like we are with John, that you’re alive, and still here, because you mean something and can contribute something to this world.

#the maine #24 floors #AMERICAN CANDY

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Post show. #AmericanCandyTour | @elmakias

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IMG_0824 by Shellbo6987 on Flickr.

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American candy is the junk they get you hooked on. Anything without a heartbeat. The manufactured, manipulative, soulless garbage that is fed to us daily. It is anything that attempts to entertain or please or persuade with complete disregard for integrity and character. It’s everything I don’t want to be or be a part of. I tried to keep this concept in mind when writing the record. Mean what I say and make sure its from some place tangible, some place real. All that said, I didn’t want things to be so heavy this time around. This record is not some political statement or guide to live life by. It’s simply honest. I wanted to keep things mostly light and groovy. If for nothing else, for my psyche. I needed to be better, I needed to feel better. I’m definitely not the phony, bubble gum depiction of happiness they sell you but I’m in a better place nonetheless and I can only hope that is translated through this album and in turn it can brighten someones life or day or moment. We set out to make a record to lets you know that you aren’t alone in feeling lost, and that to be found might not be the point. Maybe it’s merely just to be whatever it is you aim to be.

John O'Callaghan (x)

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Couldn’t make it out last night? You missed Arizona rock band the Maine at the Rio.

Kendahl Jung was there and caught a moment of the show on Instagram. Here’s your concert pic of the morning. The Maine at the Rio Theatre on April 14, 2015.

Thanks Kendahl!

Most weekdays and occasionally on the weekend, the Straight highlights a shot from one of the previous night’s music events. It’s our Concert Pic of the Morning. Interested in submitting your photos for consideration? Check out our Flickr group or post your stuff on Twitter or Instagram and tag the act’s name.