The Maxies
| The Maxies | |
|---|---|
 The Maxies performing in Riverside, California, in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Nuuk, Greenland (claimed) |
| Genres | Punk rock, Power pop |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | It's Alive Records |
| Associated acts | Squirtgun |
| Website |
www |
| Members |
Maximum Maxie (vocals) Donny Debauchery (guitar, vocals) All the Way Jay (guitar, vocals) Mad Maxie (bass, vocals) Chrissy Pissy (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] Frequently criticized as being offensive[3] and prone to juvenile obscenities,[4] the band is known for its rude on stage antics[5] and drunken polar bear mascot.[6] Because of their costumes and gimmicks, they are often likened to an evil, bad guy version of The Aquabats.[7]
The band's music is largely influenced by Paul Collins and his band The Beat, with whom they have toured, along with other bands such as Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends, and Streetlight Manifesto.[8][9] Notable fan Aaron Barrett of Reel Big Fish has occasionally dressed up in the polar bear suit and played as a guitarist for The Maxies.[7] Most of their physical releases have been put out by It's Alive Records,[10] and the cover of their 7" split with Japanese band Kingons was drawn by DC Comics artist Tim Cochran.[11] The identities of the band members are officially unknown, but it is rumored that one member was formerly a part of the band Squirtgun.[12]
Major tours
- Streetlight Manifesto and Reel Big Fish 2011[13]
- Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends 2012[14]
- The Beat 2013[15]
- Reel Big Fish and Suburban Legends 2014[16]
- Japan tour with Kingons 2014[17]
Discography
| Date of US release | Title | Label |
| 2010 | The Unofficial Punk Rock Bowling Demos' | (self release) (Digital/CD) |
| 2011 | Going Clubbin' | It's Alive Records (Digital/Vinyl/CD) |
| 2013 | Greenland is Melting | It's Alive Records (Digital/Vinyl/CD) |
| 2013 | The Beat/The Maxies 7" Split | Radius Records (Vinyl) |
| 2014 | The Maxies/Kingons 10" Split | It's Alive Records (Digital/Vinyl/CD) |
Compilation appearances
- Awesome Fest 4 2010 "The Party's Over...Now"
- Show 'Em the Hand II - It's Alive Records 2011 "Clubbin'," "Sandy"
- 12th and G - On the Real Records 2011 "Baby Defect"
- Awesome Fest 666 2012 "A Global Warming"
- Awesome Fiesta Siete 7 2013 "Happy Birthday [You're a Dick]"
Music videos
- Feliz Navidad - 2013
References
- ↑ "The Maxies - Greenland is Melting". Big Sky Press. 2014-09-25.
- ↑ "The Maxies". Medium - Substance. 2014-09-16.
- ↑ "REVIEW: REEL BIG FISH, SUBURBAN LEGENDS, MIGHTY MONGO, & THE MAXIES 1/17/2013". Colorado Music Connection. 2014-01-17.
- ↑ "Adicts, The, Fallujah 71, The Maxies, The Retcons, and Godzilla". Razorcake. 2009-05-31.
- ↑ "The Maxies Bring Trouble, Tasteless Pop-Punk to Long Beach". Long Beach Post. 2015-01-23.
- ↑ "Exclusive Videos The Maxies “Going Clubbin”". PunkNews.org. 2011-08-23.
- 1 2 "Reel Big Fish – Streetlight Manifesto – The Maxies – at Club Nokia – Los Angeles, CA". Big Wheel Magazine. 2011-07-14.
- ↑ "MURRIETA: The Maxies and The Beat visit The Dial". The Press Enterprise. 2013-10-01.
- ↑ "The Maxies EPK". The Maxies. The Maxies. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
- ↑ "Bands".
- ↑ "Loud, abrasive, and obnoxious!". Mt. SAC College. 2013-12-03.
- ↑ "...and the music does not stop!!! LORD DYING...KYLESA...RVIVR...QUINTRON...THE BEAT&THE MAXIES...PRISSY CLERKS....Kia! and more". Minor Bird Records. 2013-09-02.
- ↑ "Show Review: Reel Big Fish with Streetlight Manifesto, The Maxies and Rodeo Ruby Love at the Regency Ballroom, 7/15/2011". Spinning Platters. 2011-07-16.
- ↑ "Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger announce Summer Of Ska Tour". Alternative Press. 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "The Paul Collins Beat Plot DIY Tour With The Maxies". Pollstar. 2013-09-26.
- ↑ "Don't Stop Skankin Tour". Alibi.
- ↑ "I Don't Think We're in Greenland Anymore - The Maxies/Kingons Japan Tour Diary". Jersey Beat.