Maxïmo Park News

The Pigeon Detectives - We Met At Sea (Album Review)

Having sold over 500,000 albums since their formation in 2004, The Pigeon Detectives have accumulated a strong fanbase consisting of a (mainly) youth element, as their songs generally tackle issues that youngsters can easily relate to.

Maximo Park return to Newcastle hometown for two tiny JD Roots gigs

Maximo Park played an intimate show at The Cluny in Newcastle for JD Roots as part of Jack Daniels' JD Roots Homecoming Shows last night (May 2).

Maximo Park: 'Everyone goes through the same emotional turmoil'

Maximo Park have spoken about their favourite small venue, Newcastle's Cumberland Arms, as well as a local landmark which inspired their music.

Miles Kane, Maximo Park For JD Roots

Miles Kane and Maximo Park are set to play homecoming shows as part of JD Roots.

Bloc Party, Maximo Park, Everything Everything, Delphic, Spector and Findlay, Xfm Winter Wonderland, Apollo, Manchester

They are capping their Muhammad Ali-style comeback by headlining the first of Xfm's two charity-aiding festive jamborees.

Maximo Park: We Want to Break Tribal Barriers

Paul Smith from Maximo Park has told us he's looking forward to playing Xfm's Winter Wonderland gig in Manchester on December 4.

Maximo Park Announce New Single 'The National Health' - Listen Now

Maximo Park are releasing a brand new single the title track of their recent, critically acclaimed album 'The National Health'.

Best Fit Giveaway: Django Django, Maximo Park, PEACE & more

We get a lot of swag sent our way at Best Fit HQ, so much so that it just about makes the hours slogging away editing a three page feature or scouring our news feeds at stupid o'clock all worthwhile.

Album Review: The Little Philistines - Nuclear Envelope

'Nuclear Envelope' (UK Release: 8 Oct '12) // Words: Howard Gorman What caught my attention on pushing play were the wired vocals, harking back to adolescent years, popping zits to the sound of Andy Partridge on the radio, and pop hooks as sugary sweet as Madness and Dexy's Midnight Runners.

The Maximo Park Interview

I probably spend more time on it now purely because we have more time to spend!

Maximo Park - The Undercurrents

These days, it often seems that carrying a guitar case is a fast route for social extradition.

Maximo Park Reveal Video For Latest Single 'The Undercurrents' Ahead Of UK Tour

Earlier in the year Maximo Park released what could arguably be one of the albums of the year with 'The National Health' which rocketed into Number 4 in the midweeks while also garnering widespread critical acclaim.

Maximo Park Bassist to Take Break from Band

Maximo Park bassist Archis has decided to take some time away from touring with the band.

Concert Review: Maximo Park, September 17, Schubas

Is it fantastic when a great band gets booked at a small venue because you can get up close and personal with them, or is it just plain frustrating?

Maximo Park, Zambri: Maximo Park, Zambri, Stagnant Pools @ Webster Hall, NYC (Pics)

Peace Mix Takes Over The Roundhouse With Star Guests Tinchy Stryder, Maximo Park & The ...

The finale of Peace Mix took place last night, 28th August 2012, at the Roundhouse with a host of amazing acts and the winners of the Peace Mix Mic Relay, Georgie Rose and Ricky Fleming.

Track by Track: Maximo Park

As Maximo Park prepare to unleash latest single 'The Undercurrents' from their fourth album, The National Health, leading man Paul Smith walks us through the thought processes behind each track on the album, and the poignant lyrics that run throughout.

Maximo Park Announce Release Of New Single 'The Undercurrents'

Were barely through the halfway point of 2012 and already Maximo Park have put out what could be one of the albums of the year with 'The National Health' which, upon release, rocketed into Number 4 on the midweek chart while also garnering critical acclaim.

Maximo Park – The National Health

Mid noughties indie groups had a hard time of it.

Spin Cycle: Maximo Park, The National Health

Frontmen around the world should take a cue from Paul Smith, singer/wordsmith extraordinaire of Maximo Park, and learn to take a step away and do that solo album you always talk about so you can come back to your original band re-energized and refocused.

Maximo Park: The National Health

Maxïmo Park are, for better or worse, playing it straight.

Maximo Park - The National Health

Despite their ahem best efforts, the mantra coined by Dave and his troupe of Etonian chums still rings true today.

Album Review: Maximo Park – The National Health

Maxïmo Park burst onto the scene in 2005 with their Mercury-nominated Warp album A Certain Trigger, followed by an album every other year… until 2011, when this writer concluded that they were on indefinite hiatus, with Paul Smith himself declaring, "we needed to have a break."

Maximo Park - The National Health

I've been waiting for Maximo Park to surprise me since 2005, and, as of today, they still haven't.

Maximo Park to play five in-stores in one day

Maximo Park have taken on the task of making five in-store appearances at various record retailers across Stockton, Sunderland and Newcastle in a single day.

Maximo Park aim to break instore world record

Maximo Park have announced a bid to break the world record for playing the most instores in one day.

Maximo Park To Play Five Instores In One Day

Newcastle-based alternative rockers Maximo Park are gearing up to release their much anticipated new album The National Health today, and, to celebrate, will be attempting to break the world record for playing the most in-stores in one day.

Maximo Park Line Up In-Stores

Maximo Park have lined up five in-store appearances to toast the launch of new album 'The National Health'.

Grizzly Bear, M83, The Walkmen, Ariel Pink, Maximo Park, Julia Holter, Raveonettes & other tickets

Tickets to the Grizzly Bear show at Radio City go on sale today at 11 AM.

Preview: Maximo Park’s New Album The National Health (Out Tomorrow)

Maximo Park are near and dear to our hearts and despite this being just the day before (June 8th) their new album, The National Health , we couldn't resist giving you a preview.

Maximo Park

Well, there is one positive thing you can say about this crappy government - it can serve as inspiration for some pretty great music.

Hear it Now: MAXIMO PARK - The National Health

Maximo Park: 'A country without brave pop is impoverished'

Maximo Park return next week with their fourth album, 'The National Health' (released June 11th).

The Cribs, Metronomy, Alabama Shakes, Tribes, Maximo Park name their best tracks of the noughties

Following the unveiling of NME's 100 Best Tracks of the Noughties, a host of NME 's favourite acts have chosen their own best songs of the noughties.