The Maxies

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.

Background
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. The identities of the band members are officially unknown, but it is rumored that one member was formerly a part of the band Squirtgun.

Most of their physical releases have been put out by It's Alive Records, and the cover of their 7-inch split single with Japanese band Kingons was drawn by DC Comics artist Tim Cochran. 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. 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.

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

Major tours

 * 2011: Streetlight Manifesto, Reel Big Fish


 * 2012: Goldfinger, Reel Big Fish, Big D and the Kids Table, Suburban Legends


 * 2013: The Beat


 * 2014: Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends


 * 2014: Japan tour with Kingons


 * 2016: Reel Big Fish, Suburban Legends

Discography
Compilation appearances

Music videos
 * "Feliz Navidad" (2013)
 * "My Girl Is a Lesbian" (2016)