Maroon 5 hit the UK airwaves this month with their new single ‘Makes Me Wonder’ which will be released through Octone/A&M Records on May 14th. This will be the first single from their sophmore album ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long’, the follow-up to the ten million selling ‘Songs About Jane’. ‘Makes Me Wonder’ captures all of the elements that create a universally appealing pop rock song. The song segues from a bass heavy intro to an infectiously catchy melody that soon belies the sentiment, “Give me something to believe in because I don’t believe in you anymore.” Beneath the surface, it also incorporates what Levine calls “an increasing dissatisfaction with the direction of the world” and its leaders, imparting a new layer of meaning to an otherwise upbeat breakup song. Maroon 5 is Adam Levine (vocals, guitar), James Valentine (guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboard), Mickey Madden (bass) and Matt Flynn (drums). Their debut album ‘Songs About Jane’ earned the 2005 Grammy Award for Best New Artist, has been certified quadruple platinum in the U.S. and has reached gold or platinum status in over 35 countries.

The album has sold over ten million units worldwide, two million of which were in the UK. In 2006 the group earned another Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for a live recording of their international hit single “This Love.” Known for their commitment to the environment, Maroon 5 were also honored at the 2006 Environmental Media Awards.

Maroon 5 will release their much-anticipated sophomore album, ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long’ (A&M/Octone Records) on May 21st. For more information please visit www.maroon5.com.Maroon 5

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