Mayday Parade
Gunz talks with Derek Sanders about how the band keeps things fresh on tour.
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Gunz talks with Derek Sanders about how the band keeps things fresh on tour.
Gunz chats with Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade about Warped Tour adventures and the band’s killer main stage set. Listen in, and check them out on the Vans Warped Tour all summer long!
It’s time to turn the calendar to July, and it’s not just the perfect time to get your BBQ on…it’s also time to celebrate some of your fave musician birthdays. These Cancer and Leo babies have made some of the most iconic modern rock, pop-punk, and indie tracks, and for that they deserve the best birthdays ever. From The Pretty Reckless‘ leader, Taylor Momsen, to Ray Toro of My Chemical Romance, here are some birthdays to mark in your cals this month. Geoff Wigington — July 2 We feel like “Lucky People” because we get to live in the same world as… Read more »
Following the release of their album Sweet, Mayday Parade kicked off their highly anticipated Three Cheers For 20 Years anniversary tour in April. On May 1, Mayday Parade hit a tour stop in Dallas, and this time, they brought out a special guest. “Thank you for the love and support that has carried us through 20 years,” Derek Sanders said. “When we started in 2005, there were six members of this band. The five of us you see onstage and Jason Lancaster.” They then invited up former Mayday Parade co-vocalist and Dallas resident Lancaster. He served in the band from… Read more »
Few bands in the emo and pop-punk scene have built a catalog as beloved—and emotionally devastating—as Mayday Parade. Since their 2007 debut, A Lesson In Romantics, the Tallahassee, FL, outfit has delivered heartbreak anthems, nostalgic sing-alongs, and underrated deep cuts. With a discography spanning nearly two decades, ranking their songs—from best to worst, to most underrated, it’s been no easy task. Here is the best song, worst song, most underrated song, and saddest song in the Mayday Parade discography. Best Song: “Jersey” Choosing the definitive best Mayday Parade song is no small task. Their discography is packed with scene staples—from… Read more »
Valentine’s Day has passed, but love is still in the air with Mayday Parade‘s most recent single release, “Towards You.” Preceded by “By The Way” and “Pretty Good To Feel Something,” the song will appear on the band’s first album in a forthcoming trilogy release titled Sweet on April 18. Lead vocalist Derek Sanders shares, “‘Towards You’ is really just a simple love song. Sometimes, all you need is an acoustic guitar, some singing, and some strings to tell someone how much you love them.” Check out the beautiful love track below, which features accompaniment by a full string orchestra.… Read more »
Mayday Parade just dropped some news that will make your 2025 a little sweeter—literally. The band announced on January 8 that they’re releasing a new album, Sweet, is set for release on April 18. They also shared a brand-new music video for single, “By The Way.” Lead vocalist Derek Sanders says of the track, “Being in a band for this long, sometimes you feel like you’re getting it right and sometimes you feel like you’re dancing around what you should be doing. This song feels locked in as a step in the right direction. It’s a song about trying to… Read more »
Returning to the When We Were Young stage, Simple Plan has once again put on an infectiously memorable performance in Las Vegas, NV. Much like their performance during last year’s festival, the pop-punk mainstays welcomed a star-studded cast of performers (Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade, Derek DiScanio of State Champs, Jenna McDougall of Tonight Alive, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, and Travis Clark of We The Kings ) to the stage for “I’m Just A Kid.” Check out Simple Plan’s performance below. Simple Plan will take to the Pink Stage again tomorrow at 4:10 PM local time. Check out… Read more »
Sick of all the lovey dovey trash that comes with Valentine’s Day? No fear, as idobi have the perfect heartbreak soundtrack right here.
Pop-punk royals Mayday Parade just made this fall Friday a little brighter with the release of their new track and accompanying music video for “Miracle.” Preceded by 2023 singles “More Like A Crash” and “Got Me All Wrong,” “Miracle” takes a deep look at mental health struggles and how it’s sometimes hard to talk about your feelings with your support systems. The lyrics “Hold me close, don’t let me go/Hold me close like I need a miracle,” sung by Derek Sanders gently intertwine with subtle, inviting guitar rhythms. Check out the new music video for “Miracle” below. “‘Miracle’ is a… Read more »
