Mayday Parade announce new album ‘Sugar’ + release new single “Weekend Music”

Alternative/rock icons Mayday Parade have announced their new album, Sugar, will be released on July 24th. It will serve as the finale to their ambitious three-part album trilogy, bringing their 20th anniversary celebration to close.

Alongside the album announcement, Mayday Parade have released the first single “Weekend Music,” as well as it’s official music video. The forthcoming release completes a nearly two-year creative undertaking that has seen the band write, record and release nearly 30 songs while celebrating 20 years together.

”Weekend Music” offers an early glimpse into Sugar and how it balances nostalgia, reflection, and forward momentum. Built around soaring melodies and one of the album’s most uplifting moments, the song captures the emotional honesty and melodic craftsmanship that have defined Mayday Parade for two decades while continuing to push their sound forward.

Reflecting on the creation of “Weekend Music,” lead vocalist Derek Sanders shares, “When we began working on ‘Sugar’ – part three of a three album release – I started to get concerned that we had overextended ourselves. That the good ideas had run dry and needed more time to replenish. ‘Weekend Music’ is one of the songs that came together and put me at ease, it has the catchiness and complexity that I was looking for. It feels good to be able to create a song that we’re proud of so deep into our career.”

Watch the official video for “Weekend Music” below and pre-order Sugar here.