Maroon 5 News: Making of “Payphone” Part 2, Plus Forsquare Contest & TV Appearances

Lots of fun Maroon 5 news today! Check out the video below which shows the filming of “Payphone”, plus check out the info on their new Foursquare contest and upcoming TV appearances. If you have one of those awesome M5 payphones near you, be sure to snap a photo for me – there’s none in Oregon, sniff sniff!

Also, I have to note that I just saw the track listing for Overexposed, and: WASTED YEARS! I have been waiting so long for this song to be released. This is one of those demos that was floating around post-Songs About Jane, and I was singing along when they played it at their 2005 show in Portland. I guess my wait wasn’t “Wasted years” after all. 😉 Also, I heard a live version of “One More Night”, the first track on Overexposed, from a recent concert, and it sounded amaaaazing. Oh yeah, and the rough demo for “Wipe Your Eyes” is really good too. I am so ready for this album!

Maroon 5 have just unveiled a new behind-the-scenes clip for the official “Payphone” video that covers day 2 of the epic shoot. The footage covers much of the action sequences of the video, including Adam Levine stealing Wiz Khalifa’s car and running from the police after a bank robbery. “It was one of the coolest, most fun experiences I’ve ever had in my life,” says Adam. Check out the official Samuel Bayer directed video for “Payphone” and pick up the track now on iTunes.

Maroon 5 have also partnered with foursquare for an exciting new promotion involving actual Payphones. Fans can check in at one of the special Maroon 5 Payphones around the US to get a free “Payphone” remix and be entered to win some great prizes. Head to the Check-In & Win tab on the band’s Facebook page or search ‘Maroon 5 Payphone’ in the Foursquare app on your mobile phone to find a payphone near you.

Maroon 5’s highly anticipated Overexposed is due out June 26th on A&M/Octone. The band has also just confirmed appearances for release week on Live on Letterman and the Late Show on June 26th, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on June 28th, and the Today Show on June 29th. For more on the band, visit their official website at www.Maroon5.com.

Behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the “Payphone” video. Please note, video contains strong language.