Mayday Parade

There’s a lot for Mayday Parade to celebrate these days. The Tallahassee, Florida-formed quintet recently wrapped a career-defining tour marking two decades together, one that saw more than 70,000 fans pack sold-out venues to celebrate their storied catalog. They performed a triumphant main-stage set at the 30th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour, a full-circle moment for a band that made their name selling self-released CDs in those sweltering parking lots nearly 20 years ago. Their landmark debut LP, A Lesson In Romantics, turned 18, still beloved for its iconic singles like the platinum-certified “Jamie All Over” and gold-certified “Miserable At Best.” And the group released Sweet, the first in a self-released three-album series that reaffirmed just how creatively energized they still remain.

Now, with Sad, the second installment in that trilogy, Mayday Parade dive deeper into the emotional nuance that’s long defined their work. The emotional journey found on songs like “Under My Sweater,” “It’s Not All Bad” and “Promises” is the beating heart of the band, the reason fans proudly wear MAYDAY PARADE IS AN EMOTION shirts and hoodies like a badge of honor. It’s the compass that’s guided the band through their entire career – especially during this three-album arc – pushing them to chase the next great idea, whether it arrives in a sudden spark or takes decades to fully round into form. It’s all in the songs, and when it’s right, you’ll know it when you hear it.