Maroon 5 Blog and Journals

Five significant albums in my life so far. At one point, they were the only thing in my stereo for four months at a time. In no particular order:

 

Yellowcard- Ocean Avenue

 I started listening to this after it came out. I discovered Yellowcard mid 2005 and I daresay that, they are one of the bands that changed the music I listened to. Being the youngin that I was (I believe I was 10) I had no idea what punk was so I considered this the most hardcore stuff that you could get. Needless to say, I definitely rocked out in front of the mirror with my hairbrush, and with my guitar (which I still don't know how to play). The songs really affected me; I started to perceive more and recognize melodies. I became more in touch with my feelings (cue emo) and started to really care about issues other than how I was going to wear my hair or what I was going to wear for mufti, or how I was going to skip gym class.

I don't have any favorite songs off the album at all. I do not know how this is possible, but I can quite happily sit through the entire record not skipping any one song. I really feel that this album is a genuine favorite of mine that I just appreciated every single song that has been crafted.

 

Fall Out Boy- From Under The Cork Tree

It's 2006 and I just started high school. This was a particularly chaotic time for me because I was shit scared that I was going to get beaten up at school (trust me, if you're as white as I am, you'll know the feeling). From Under The Cork Tree was the first album I ever bought with my own money. (Technically you could argue that Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson was the first, but I got a discount. It doesn't count.) My basis on buying the album was that I really liked Dance Dance, and I sort of liked Sugar, We're Going Down. I remember the first day listening to it, and I knew all the words buy 9 O’clock. I was so obsessed with this record that I researched Fall Out Boy, and drew the eye on the back of the booklet over everything I owned. At 11, I was really drawn to Pete Wentz's intriguing way of telling a story as I had never really come across anything like it before. It was twisted, convoluted and gutsy and to a kid living a completely boring and relatively drama free life, it was exciting. Fall Out Boy was the band who changed everything for me. They ultimately influenced what I listen to today. I think if it wasn't for this album, I would still be low-riding and listening to excessive amounts of Lil Jon and Three 6 Mafia.

I have 3 favorite songs off of FUCT: I Slept With Someone In Fall Out Boy, Champagne For My Real Friends and Dance Dance.

 

Blink 182-Enema of the State

What can I say, It's Blink 182. Did you really expect anything else? To cut a long story short, this was my rebellious album and I spent a lot of the time pretending to be Travis Baker, Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus all at the same time. I thought I was way cool. 'What's My Age Again' is my jam. I always used to get in trouble from my mum when I was already in trouble for repeatedly singing "I never want to act my age". The one thing I entirely love about Blink is that they don't take themselves too seriously.

Favorite Songs: What's My Age Again?, Dumpweed, Adam's Song and The Party Song.

 

Maroon 5- Songs About Jane

This is the only acceptable album by Maroon 5 ever. No exceptions. I fell in love with this album because it incorporates one of my favourite genres: R&B. Songs About Jane was the album I put on at night, in the morning, when I came home from school. It's perfectly appropriate for every occasion as far as I'm concerned. Sadly, this is the album that got me interested in singing and playing guitar. I've always wanted to have a voice like Aaliyah, but that ain't never gonna happen. Not hearing me sing is a blessing. I loved this album as it was one of my first chill out records ( apart from Jack Johnson, but that's just too embarrassing).

Favorite Songs are : Must Get Out, Through To You, Sunday Morning and The Sun. Although, I generally enjoy every song.

 

Destiny's Child- Destiny Fulfilled 

I have always liked D-Child, but have never really been a fan of any of their solo endeavors. When I heard that they were breaking up, it felt like a part of me had gone, (just like Blink 182, except it's back again). If you don't know me very well, then you wouldn't know that R&B is one of my favorite genres. I really enjoy the sound and the effect a soulful voice has on a person. I think it's one of the most beautiful genres there is. I jammed to this. I pretended to be Beyonce because she was FEIRCE. I loved the dancing and their voices so much, I wanted to become the white version of all three of them. For me, this isn't one of D-Childs best albums, but is album solidified my love for this genre.

Favorite Songs: Cater 2 U, Soldier and Free.

 

 

It's time to start planning your travel arrangements for The Bamboozle 2009 festivals ... Especially when you hear which artists may appear this time around. Who?

Category: News and Politics

Maroon 5 posted a myspace blog with the Republican presidential and vice presidential acceptance speeches. Being informed is really important- it makes it harder to be concescended to and easier to tune one's hearing to catch relevant information from a candidate about what they'll actually do if elected.

Category: News and Politics

Maroon 5 posted a myspace blog with the Republican presidential and vice presidential acceptance speeches. Being informed is really important- it makes it harder to be concescended to and easier to tune one's hearing to catch relevant information from a candidate about what they'll actually do if elected.

If you've been to a show this Summer than you know how important of an issue keeping the tour as green as possible is. Head over to the M5/CC Reverb Tour Site HERE to get an idea of everything you can do to help make the greening a success.

You can now go to WWW.MUSICFORHUMANRIGHTS.COM and on the front page be linked to the amazing new video that Maroon 5 donated to Amnesty International.

This video was composed all by still photographs taken by BOB CARMICHAEL on the bands recent tour of Japan and is set to the music of "If I Never See Your Face Again", this video was cut by Senior editor Brad Wetmore at RADIUM LA. Please take a moment to watch the video and if you can donate to the very worthy cause.

M5/CC EXCLUSIVE WEBCAST
Want a sneak peek at the live show? Of did you already see it and want more? Join us on August 7th at an exclusive concert event - you can see 3 songs and some added extras. The show starts right at 3PM EST (1PM PT/2PM CT) only at NOWWHAT.COM/MUSIC_CLUB. Save it to your favorites now and come back to watch on August 7th.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS - CAST YOUR VOTE NOW
VOTE FOR MAROON 5 IN THE MTV VMA NOMINATIONS!

Voting is now open for this week's category for Video of the Year. Make sure to go to VMA.MTV.COM to vote for MAROON 5 now! Tell your friends to vote too!
Voting closes Wednesday 8/13 at 11 AM EST.

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A SO CAL GETAWAY
Enter for your chance to win a flyaway to So. Cal to see and meet members of Maroon 5 & Counting Crows live at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Irvine! The lucky winner will go in style, fully equipped with great Logitech gear and a year-long subscription to Entertainment Weekly. All you have to do is sign up to enter. Good Luck! ENTER HERE

AUGUST 05.2008
Hershey, PA
Hersheypark Stadium & Star Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 07.2008
Holmdel, NJ
PNC Bank Arts Center
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 08.2008
Atlantic City, NJ
The Borgata Casino
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 09.2008
Camden, NJ
Susquehanna Bank Center
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSE

AUGUST 12.2008
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 13.2008
Bethel, NY
Bethel Woods Center for The Arts
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 15.2008
Hartford, CT
New England Dodge Music Center
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 16.2008
Washington, DC
Nissan Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 18.2008
Buffalo, NY
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 19.2008
Toronto, ON
Molson Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 21.2008
Pittsburgh, PA
Post-Gazette Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 22.2008
Chicago, IL
First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 23.2008
Milwaukee, WI
Marcus Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 26.2008
Prior Lake, MN
Mystic Lake Casino
SOLD OUT! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 28.2008
Indianapolis, IN
Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

AUGUST 29.2008
Detroit, MI
DTE Energy Music Theatre
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

AUGUST 30.2008
Cincinatti, OH
Riverbend Music Center
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 05.2008
Houston, TX
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 06.2008
Dallas, TX
Superpages.com Center
MIX 102. SUMMER SHOW
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 09.2008
Albuquerque, NM
Journal Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 10.2008
Phoenix, AZ
Cricket Wireless Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 12.2008
Irvine, CA
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 13.2008
San Diego, CA
Coors Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 17.2008
Mountain View, CA
Shoreline Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 18.2008
Concord, CA
Sleep Train Pavilion
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 20.2008
Ridgefield, WA
Amphitheater at Clark County
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 21.2008
Seattle, WA
White River Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 24.2008
Denver, CO
Coors Amphitheater at Fiddler's Green
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 26.2008
Kansas City, MO
Starlight Theatre
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 27.2008
St. Louis, MO
Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

SEPTEMBER 29.2008
New Orleans, LA
House of Blues - Benefit for Make It Right

SEPTEMBER 30.2008
Birmingham, AL
Verizon Wireless Music Center
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

OCTOBER 01.2008
Atlanta, GA
Lakewood Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

OCTOBER 03.2008
Tampa, FL
Ford Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! CC CLOSES

OCTOBER 04.2008
West Palm Beach, FL
Cruzan Amphitheater
ON SALE NOW! M5 CLOSES

VOTE SOLAR DOT ORG
Hey Everyone, Jesse here in NYC with a video message we just made to give you some important information about solar power and other more sustainable forms of energy. Please take a look at the video and then click on the link below to be a part of letting the government know that we, the people, are interested in using more sustainable forms of energy. This is important to do right now because in one month congress is going to vote on a big energy bill and they need to know that a lot of people out there want it passed. Thanks for your time. Hope you're all having a good day. Love, jrc

M5 YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Remember to visit WWW.VOTESOLAR.ORG.


TOUR KICK OFF VIDEO
As you probably know, Maroon 5 kicked off their Summer Tour with Counting Crows this past Friday night in Virginia Beach, VA. The cameras were rolling and you catch the video on the M5 YOUTUBE CHANNEL with a special message from the band.

Tickets for all dates are on sale now visit TICKETMASTER for more details and pick you tickets up today!


BENEFIT SHOW ANNOUNCED
Maroon 5 announce a special show September 29, 2008 in New Orleans, LA. All proceeds will go to the Make It Right Foundation to help with the redevelopment of the Lower 9th Ward - devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

To find out more about Make It Right click HERE.

Tickets for this show go on sale this Saturday at 10:00AM CDT. Get your tickets by visiting TICKETMASTER. Brandi Carlile will be the opening act and it's sure to be an evening to remember.


AMNESTY VIDEO DEBUT
You can now go to WWW.MUSICFORHUMANRIGHTS.COM and on the front page be linked to the amazing new video that Maroon 5 donated to Amnesty International.

This video was composed all by still photographs taken by BOB CARMICHAEL on the bands recent tour of Japan and is set to the music of "If I Never See Your Face Again", this video was cut by Senior editor Brad Wetmore at RADIUM LA. Please take a moment to watch the video and if you can donate to the very worthy cause.


NEW MERCH ITEMS
We've just added two additional merch items in the webstore MAROON5.FANFIRE.COM. Check it out and come out to the summer tour in the newest gear.

Want to help nominate your favorite artist for a Video Music Award?! Watch FN MTV Premieres THIS Friday, July 25th at 8p/7c for details!"

 

This year the VMA Nominees are all chosen by the viewers.

 

MTV is rolling out the categories (2 per week) on their new Friday Night show, FNMTV.

 

For Week 2, the categories are Best Pop Video & Best Hip Hop Video.

 

Below are the TWO, count them, TWO videos that Maroon 5 has up for nomination for Best POP Video:

 

Maroon 5 – If I Never See Your Face Again

 

Maroon 5 – Wake Up Call

 

Be sure to be tuned in Friday to start voting your fingers off.