Mike Mains & The Branches is an indie rock band based in Nashville. The group has built a reputation for their fantastical instrumentation and unforgettable live performances. Mains began writing songs early in his career between shifts at a casino, which is an apt illustration of Mains perspective on life: it’s a comedy, a tragedy, and a fairytale.
It’s that perspective that laces itself throughout the band’s catalogue, where the songs make you dance while lyrics make you cry. And while the juxtaposition of glitter and gloom should feel confusing, it renders itself joyfully therapeutic. And that’s their goal—particularly in their live shows—to strap you into a rollercoaster you never want to get off of.
Their boisterousness began when founding members Mike and Shannon fell in love, got married, and in doing so, minted the focal experience of the band’s music and lyrics; not just love, but the swirling highs and the bruising lows of choosing to live life together. After releasing an EP and three full-length albums, they are ready to introduce their latest album in Summer 2023. This upcoming record is their most honest and raw release yet. In taking some time of self reflection and confronting the realities of an industry undergoing constant reinvention, Mike Mains & The Branches are here to deliver their own reinvention in the coming months.