Mayday Parade celebrate 20 years in music & release new single ‘By the Way

Mayday Parade have a career that is stacked full of iconic moments that make them the band they are today – this year sees the pop punk icons celebrate 20 years as a band, to mark the occasion they gear up to release Sweet, the first of a three-part new album on the 18th of April.

“By the Way” is the leading single of the first edition of the record trilogy kicking off the celebrations in style. Their consistent ability to release heartfelt anthems and this single is no different – it showcases their ability to blend vulnerability and emotion into their pop punk sound. The lyrics dip into the feeling of self-regret and the struggle to face emotions. Their craft allows them to produce songs like this that can be relatable to fans making each release as special as the last.

This single blends the iconic Mayday Parade pop-punk sound with a more mature melodic rock sound. The mixture of emotionally charged vocals , soaring guitars & steady drum beats create such a layered dynamic to the song.

“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 stay optimistic as the world and everything you know is changing around you. We hope you all enjoy it.” - Derek Sanders on “By The Way”

Derek continues to say “Being a band for 20 years feels big and we wanted to do something big to match that. Our next release will be a large album split up into three different parts. It feels like a challenge and an exciting step forward for the band. Our goal is to take the things we’ve learned and the ways we’ve grown and apply them towards an ambitious release. We’re incredibly thankful for the opportunity to continue to create music and we cannot wait to share Part 1 - titled ‘Sweet’ - with the world.” 

Now, with Sweet set to launch and the project’s remaining two releases waiting in the wings later this year and into 2026, it’s undoubtedly a good time to be a Mayday Parade fan. The only thing better? Being in Mayday Parade these days, riding high on a renewed sense of confidence, clarity and creativity that acts rarely feel this far into a career. Fans can hear “By The Way” and “Pretty Good To Feel Something” (released last summer) now and look for tour dates and more new music in the weeks leading up to the 18th April 2025 release.