Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine have announced the release of their new album Black & White. Their major label debut is the follow-up to Cant Stop, Wont Stop, the bands acclaimed first album, which came out on Fearless Records in 2008. The Howard Benson-produced album will hit stores on July 13, 2010.
Black & White is a departure for the band. “We’re trying to go for more of a raw feel – really just a free, loose record,” explains front man John O’Callahan. Inspired by the classic sounds of American rock-n-roll, the album is a collection of songs with universal, relatable themes that retain the sense of youthfulness and fun that is distinctly The Maine.
The Tempe, Arizona quintet have just released a new track called “Growing Up” from the forthcoming record. Check out a teaser of the song below and head over to 
to grab the song today along with the previously released “Inside of You.” Stay tuned for their official single “Right Girl” coming soon.
The band is set to head out on their first ever headlining tour, “An Evening With The Maine,” sponsored by Alternative Press, on July 7th in support of Black & White.
For more info please visit the newly launched www.wearethemaine.net or www.myspace.com/themaine.
“An Evening With The Maine” Tour Dates
July 7, 2010 Slims San Francisco, CA
July 9, 2010 El Corazon Seattle, WA
Jul 10, 2010 Hawthorne Theater Portland, OR
Jul 16, 2010 Marquee Theater Denver, CO
July 17, 2010 Blue Moose Iowa City, IA
July 18, 2010 The Rave Milwaukee, WI
July 20, 2010 Six Flags Great America Gurnee, IL
July 21, 2010 Six Flags St. Louis Eureka, MO
July 23, 2010 – Six Flags Fiesta Texas San Antonio, TX
July 24, 2010 Six Flags Over Texas Arlington, TX
July 26, 2010 Blue Note Columbia, MO
July 28, 2010 Crofoot Ballroom Pontiac, MI
July 29, 2010 Opera House, Toronto, ONT
July 30, 2010 – Peabodys Cleveland, OH
July 31, 2010 Mad Hatter Club Covington, KY
Aug 02, 2010 Six Flags Great Adventure Jackson, NJ
Aug 03, 2010 – Gramercy Theatre New York, NY
Aug 04, 2010 Six Flags America Upper Malboro, MD
Aug 05, 2010 TLA Philadelphia, PA
Aug 06, 2010 Six Flags New England Agawam, MA
Aug 07, 2010 Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY
Aug 08, 2010 Showcase Live Foxboro, MA
Aug 10, 2010 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
Aug 11, 2010 Greene Street – Greensboro, NC
Aug 12, 2010 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
Aug 13, 2010 – State Theatre St. Petersburg, FL
Aug 14, 2010 – Culture Room Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Aug 15, 2010 The Social Orlando, FL
Aug 17, 2010 Warehouse Live Houston, TX
Aug 18, 2010 Emos Austin, TX
Aug 20, 2010 The Rock Tuscon, AZ
Aug 21, 2010 Soma San Diego, CA
Aug 22, 2010 House of Blues Anaheim, CA
Aug 24, 2010 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
Aug 27, 2010 Nile Theatre Mesa, AZ