The Maxies

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Maxies
The Maxies performing in Riverside, California, in 2015
The Maxies performing in Riverside, California, in 2015
Background information
OriginNuuk, Greenland (claimed)
Riverside, California (actual)
GenresPunk rock, Power pop
Years active2006–present
Labels
Members
  • Maximum Maxie (vocals)
  • Donny Debauchery (guitar, vocals)
  • All the Way Jay (guitar, vocals)
  • Mad Maxie (bass, vocals)
  • Nasty Nate (keys, vocals)
  • Climaxie (drums)

The Maxies are a power pop/punk rock band based in Riverside, California, with its members using onstage pseudonyms and billing themselves from Nuuk, Greenland.[1][2]

Background[edit]

The band's music is largely influenced by Ramones, the Jam, Green Day, the Specials, They Might Be Giants, Purple Hearts, the Clash, Paul Collins and his band the Beat, the latter of whom they have toured with, along with other bands such as Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, and Streetlight Manifesto.[3][4] The identities of the band members are officially unknown, but it is rumored that one member was formerly a part of the band Squirtgun.[5]

Most of their physical releases have been put out by It's Alive Records,[6] and the cover of their 7-inch split single with Japanese band Kingons was drawn by DC Comics artist Tim Cochran.[7] In 2016, the band signed to Rock Ridge Music, with distribution by ADA/Warner Bros. Records, and released their second full-length album, Nuuk 'Em All, on April 22.[8] Aaron Barrett of Reel Big Fish has occasionally dressed up in the polar bear suit and has also performed with the band; he produced, played guitar and sang backing vocals on Nuuk 'Em All.[9]

Style[edit]

Prone to "juvenile obscenities",[10] the band is known for their catchy sing-along pop punk tunes, on-stage antics,[11] and drunken polar bear mascot.[12] Because of their costumes and gimmicks, they are often likened to an evil version of the Aquabats.[by whom?] Their live show usually consists of the band making fun of themselves, the audience and any other bands performing at the show.[9]

Major tours[edit]

  • 2011: Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish[13]
  • 2012: Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends[14]
  • 2014: Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends[16]

Discography[edit]

Date Title Label
2010 The Unofficial Punk Rock Bowling Demos (self release) (Digital/CD)
2011 Going Clubbin' It's Alive (Vinyl)
2013 Greenland Is Melting Ice Pick (CD) / It's Alive (LP/CD) / Rad Girlfriend (LP/CD)
2013 The Beat/The Maxies split 7-inch:

"Baby I'm in Love With You" / "Walkin' Out on Love" (The Beat)
"Baby I Love You" / "Seal Club Sitta" (The Maxies)

Radius (Vinyl)
2014 The Maxies/Kingons split 10-inch:

"It's Too Damn Hot Where You Come From" / "Jenny's in Trouble Again" / "It Ain't No Fun" (The Maxies)
"Come to Rise" / "I Don't Wanna Stop My Music" (Kingons)

It's Alive (CD/Vinyl)
2016 Nuuk 'Em All Rock Ridge Music (CD)

Compilation appearances

Date Title Song(s) Label
2010 Awesome Fest 4 "The Party's Over... Now" (self release) (CD)
2011 Show 'Em the Hand II "Clubbin'", "Sandy" It's Alive (CD-R)
2011 12th & G "Baby Defect" On the Real (LP)
2011 Awesome Fest 5 "My Band" Imprint Indie Printing (CD)
2012 Awesome Fest 666 "A Global Warming" (self release) (CD)
2013 Show 'Em the Hand III "It Ain't No Fun" It's Alive (Digital)
2013 Awesome Fest Siete "Happy Birthday" (self release) (CD)
2017 2nd Annual Skacademy Awards: The Oskars "The Girl With the Horn Rimmed Glasses" Pocket Entertainment / Ska Brewing (CD)
2019 Dead Wax: A Rad Girlfriend Records Compilation "Ace Diamond" Rad Girlfriend (LP)

Music videos

  • "Feliz Navidad" (2013)[18]
  • "My Girl Is a Lesbian" (2016)[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Whittle, Kate (September 25, 2014). "The Maxies - Greenland is Melting". Missoula Independent. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Rocha, Jamie Nicole (September 16, 2014). "The Maxies". Medium.
  3. ^ Franko, Vanessa (October 1, 2013). "MURRIETA: The Maxies and The Beat visit The Dial". The Press-Enterprise. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Maxies EPK". themaxies.com. Archived from the original on May 3, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  5. ^ "...and the music does not stop!!! LORD DYING...KYLESA...RVIVR...QUINTRON...THE BEAT&THE MAXIES...PRISSY CLERKS....Kia! and more". Minor Bird Records. September 2, 2013.
  6. ^ "It's Alive records - RELEASES". It's Alive Records. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Tigerino, Adolfo (December 3, 2013). "Loud, abrasive, and obnoxious!". Mountie Wire. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  8. ^ jpdeuce73 (January 26, 2016). "The Maxies Sign To Rock Ridge Music w/ New Album In April + On Tour Now w/ Labelmates Reel Big Fish". I'm Music Magazine. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved January 18, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ a b K, Sarah (July 14, 2011). "Reel Big Fish – Streetlight Manifesto – The Maxies – at Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA". Big Wheel Magazine.
  10. ^ Solomon, Marcus (May 31, 2009). "Adicts, The, Fallujah 71, The Maxies, The Retcons, and Godzilla: April 5, 2009 @ American Legion Post 79 (Riverside, CA)". Razorcake. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Woolsey, Brittany (January 23, 2015). "The Maxies Bring Trouble, Tasteless Pop-Punk to Long Beach". Long Beach Post. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  12. ^ Moran, Chris (August 23, 2011). "Exclusive: The Maxies: "Going Clubbin"". Punknews.
  13. ^ Pirro, Jonathan (July 16, 2011). "Show Review: Reel Big Fish with Streetlight Manifesto, The Maxies and Rodeo Ruby Love at the Regency Ballroom, 7/15/2011". Spinning Platters.
  14. ^ "Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger announce Summer Of Ska Tour". Alternative Press. May 25, 2012. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  15. ^ Smith, Jay (September 26, 2013). "The Paul Collins Beat Plot DIY Tour With The Maxies". Pollstar. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "Don't Stop Skankin Tour':Reel Big Fish • Suburban Legends • Mighty Mongo • The Maxies • ska, punk". Alibi. January 21, 2014. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  17. ^ Silver, Paul. "I Don't Think We're in Greenland Anymore - The Maxies/Kingons Japan Tour Diary". Jersey Beat.
  18. ^ The Maxies (December 16, 2013). The Maxies - Feliz Navidad (YouTube video). The Maxies.
  19. ^ The Maxies (April 5, 2016). The Maxies - My Girl is a Lesbian - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO (YouTube video). The Maxies. Retrieved January 18, 2024.

External links[edit]

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Maxies&oldid=1203152007"