The Maine opens a new era with Joy Next Door (Gallery + Show Review)

Nearly 20 years into their career, The Maine remain one of those rare bands that feel just as vital now as they did when releasing iconic albums like Can't Stop Won't Stop, Pioneer, and Lovely Little Lonely. A cornerstone of my formative pop-punk years, The Maine was the soundtrack to my summers and road trips to Warped Tour alongside bands like All Time Low and Mayday Parade. Now, on the verge of releasing their 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, The Maine's stop at Roseland Theater was a celebration of everything they’ve built and everything still to come in this new era.

John O'Callaghan of The Maine performs at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon, on April 1, 2026. (Photo by Brittani Wert)

Support from Frankie Jonas and the Byzantines, Nightly, and Grayscale kept the energy high, but once The Maine took the stage, it really felt like the whole crowd was there as a community rather than individual fans. People of all ages turned the floor and balcony into a dance party, jumping around and shouting every lyric with bright smiles lighting up the room.

The night opened in a warm, soft glow, with lighting that immediately leaned into nostalgia before gradually building into something brighter and more chaotic. Frontman John O'Callaghan was magnetic as ever, effortlessly playful and clearly having just as much fun as the crowd. Guitarists Jared Monaco, Kennedy Brock, and Garret Nickelsen bounced around on stage, while drummer Pat Kirch sat elevated on their tiered setup overlooking the band.

Despite pulling from a discography that spans nearly two decades, the set never felt like a throwback into an "old" version of The Maine, just the better-than-ever 2026 versions of the songs we all know and love. With a 20+ song setlist that included new tracks like “Die to Fall,” “Palms,” and “Quiet Part Loud,” the band struck what I would say was a perfect balance between honoring their past with fan favorites and stepping confidently into a new era. And with a national TV debut alongside Kelly Clarkson on the horizon this week, it’s clear The Maine aren’t winding down, they're just getting started. And if this show and the 3 new singles I've heard are any indication, Joy Next Door is only the beginning of the new era of The Maine.

Check out the full gallery below, and don't miss The Maine's upcoming 10th studio album, Joy Next Door, out April 10th on Photo Finish Records and 8123.