With their milestone 20th anniversary year in full swing, Mayday Parade – Derek Sanders, drummer/vocalist Jake Bundrick, guitarists Alex Garcia and Brooks Betts and bassist/vocalist Jeremy Lenzo – continue the march toward their highly anticipated new three-part studio album with the release of “Towards You”.
Marking the third single from Sweet – the first instalment of their ambitious new project (out 18th April 2025) – “Towards You” offers a heartfelt, stripped-down love song that showcases the band’s timeless songwriting.
“‘Towards You’ is really just a simple love song,” shares vocalist Derek Sanders. “Sometimes all you need is an acoustic guitar, some singing, and some strings to tell someone how much you love them.”
Following the effervescent bounce of lead single “By The Way” and the introspective depth of last summer’s “Pretty Good To Feel Something,” “Towards You” strips things down to their essence, reminding listeners why Mayday Parade has remained a cornerstone of the scene for two decades. Over the years, the band has amassed an impressive 1.43+ billion streams, a testament to their enduring impact and the deeply personal connection fans have with their music.
Set for release just ahead of the band’s Three Cheers for Twenty Years Tour, Sweet is the first chapter in a three-part album that bridges Mayday Parade’s storied past and their ever-evolving future. Recorded with longtime producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount (All Time Low, Jimmy Eat World), the trilogy is their first full-length since 2021’s What It Means To Fall Apart and their first self-released collection since 2006’s Tales Told By Dead Friends EP—which they sold by the tens of thousands in parking lots while following that year’s Vans Warped Tour, building their audience one fan at a time.
The Three Cheers for Twenty Years Tour kicks off April 22nd in St. Petersburg, FL, and will see the band traversing North America, celebrating their catalog with fans old and new. With festival appearances lined up—including a return to When We Were Young 2025—Mayday Parade is proving that two decades in, they’re still pushing forward with passion and purpose.
With Sweet set to arrive on April 18th, followed by two additional installments in the coming months, Mayday Parade’s next chapter is well underway. Fans can stream “By The Way,” “Pretty Good To Feel Something,” and “Towards You” now!
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