Maitland has been featured on My Old Kentucky Blog, Deftune Music, Leonard's Lair, and MusicWithoutLabelsTV.
Members have opened for bands such as Akron/Family, Slaraffenland, Jeffrey Lewis & The Junkyard, and E for Explosions. Josh also directed a choir that performed with Radical Face at Webster Hall in New York City.
Features:
Impose Magazine:
Maitland drops the laws of gravity with "Drop Down" off of their new album (from a cabin in the woods) available now. The duo of Josh Hines and Jeff Mach titled the track from the Bear Run Hollow's alternate moniker 'The Cabin' where the aid of Alex Hines and Danny Rose audio engineering, mentoring provided by Bridget, with artistry from Cody Bluett they All tracks were written and recorded at Bear Run Hollow (a.k.a. The Cabin). Maitland's (from a cabin in the woods) is out now, get it here.
http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/week-in-pop-110212
Deftune Music:
Maitland’s acoustic guitar driven single Drop Down draws inspiration from a strong passion for music, friendship, and life altering journeys. It’s available as part of a five track EP entitled from a cabin in the woods (of no relation to that epic scary movie).
http://www.deftune.com/2012/10/maitland-drop/
Leonard’s Lair:
Favouring the approach made famous by Bon Iver in recent years, Maitland’s Josh Hines and Jeff Mach have opted for that increasing popular “back to nature” style with their second EP, ‘(from a cabin in the woods)’. This Pennsylvania-based duo come equipped with just two drums, acoustic guitar and their own voices so the intimacy suggested by the EP’s title may be the obvious reference point yet it forms an accurate description too.
http://leonardslair.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/review-maitland-from-a-cabin-in-the-woods/
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Clouds
Maitland Lyrics
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Listening for an unfamiliar sound
I close my eyes and ask you to come in
Will you please show me where I belong
I've written too many lonely songs
Up to you, twirl around my head
As I stare into the clouds and wait for this
So I reach my arms straight up
And the wind kisses my hands
As the treetops laugh and dance
So I reach my arms straight up
Will these ever be enough
The lyrics to Maitland's song "Clouds" depict the artist's longing for a sense of belonging and a desire for someone or something to guide him towards it. The opening lines, "I lay here with my ear against the ground, listening for an unfamiliar sound" suggest a level of introspection and a willingness to try new things. The artist then reaches out for guidance, asking, "Will you please show me where I belong? I've written too many lonely songs." This line is particularly poignant, as it highlights the artist's frustration with feeling isolated and disconnected.
As the song progresses, we see the artist looking to the sky for answers, lamenting a disconnect between himself and the world around him. "But it seems we're out of touch, so I reach my arms straight up," he sings, before describing the wind kissing his hands and the treetops laughing and dancing. This contrast between his own feelings of isolation and the liveliness of the natural world highlights his sense of disorientation and confusion.
The lyrics to "Clouds" ultimately carry a message of hope and resilience. Despite feeling lost and alone, the artist continues to reach out and seek guidance, showing a willingness to explore new possibilities and connect with others. The final line, "Will these ever be enough," suggests that the artist is still searching for answers, but his determination to find them is inspiring nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
I lay here with my ear against the ground
I am lying on the ground and trying to listen for something unusual
Listening for an unfamiliar sound
I am hoping to hear something that I have never heard before
I close my eyes and ask you to come in
I am imagining that someone is present, and I am inviting them to join me in my thoughts
Will you please show me where I belong
I am feeling lost and hoping that someone can help me find my place in the world
I've written too many lonely songs
I have expressed my feelings of loneliness through my music multiple times
Up to you, twirl around my head
I am imagining the clouds circling above me, waiting for a sign or message
As I stare into the clouds and wait for this
I am gazing at the clouds, waiting for inspiration or guidance
But it seems we're out of touch
It appears that the connection or communication is lost
So I reach my arms straight up
I am reaching out for help or support
And the wind kisses my hands
The wind brushes against my hands, comforting me
As the treetops laugh and dance
The trees sway joyfully, seemingly mocking my despair
Will these ever be enough
I am questioning whether my efforts and experiences will be satisfying or fulfilling
Contributed by Owen G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.