The Maine has been a band for nearly 20 years, made 10 albums with the same lineup, built their own festival, stayed independent and somehow keeps finding new firsts. In this episode of Spout, The Maine dive into JOY NEXT DOOR, an album written and recorded in sequence, with each song designed as a chapter in a larger story. They break down the meaning behind the album’s green era, the organic sound of the record and why album 10 was the perfect time to intentionally make the creative process harder. The band also reflects on revisiting American Candy, saying goodbye to Chain Reaction, surprising fans with early song previews, and turning 8123 Fest into a tradition fans plan their lives around. Plus, they share what it was like having Mikey Way join them on stage, performing with the Jonas Brothers, bringing Frankie Jonas on tour and balancing family life with a career that is still growing after two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices