r/maydayparade • • Jul 24 '26

Discussion Sugar | Album Discussion Thread

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The trilogy is complete! Sugar is finally here. Share your first impressions, favourite tracks, and reactions below.


Album: Sugar

Release Date: July 24, 2026

Artist: Mayday Parade

Streaming Links: Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music

Buy: Store


"While Sweet introduced the trilogy with immediacy and energy and Sad explored the band's more introspective side, Sugar brings those worlds together, balancing nostalgia, reflection, and renewed momentum. Produced once again with our longtime friends Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, this album captures every side of who we are as a band. From the driving urgency of Lying To Myself and the shimmering groove of Two Hearts to the nostalgic, syncopated punch of Sweet Sad Sugar, you'll hear echoes of the early Tallahassee scene that shaped us from the very beginning. It's a reminder of where we came from, while still pushing us forward. The album closes with What Happens Next, a hypnotic, open-ended finale that brings this trilogy to a close while pointing toward everything that's still ahead. It feels like the perfect ending to this chapter and the start of whatever comes next for us."

— Mayday Parade via Newsletter


Tracklist:

  1. Set Phasers To Bummed
  2. Blame It On The Youth
  3. Sweet Sad Sugar
  4. Weekend Music
  5. Lying To Myself
  6. Two Hearts
  7. Don't Give Up On Me
  8. Patriotism Of First Tiger Called Into Question
  9. So The Story Goes
  10. What Happens Next


r/maydayparade • • May 10 '25

discussion Buying tickets on this subreddit is at your own risk.

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This is a smaller subreddit without mod coverage, we don't have the resources or time to solve any ticket issues that may arise.

For the time being I'm leaving the ticket posts up, but if enough complaints arise, I can set up the automod to remove all ticket posts.

It has to be all ticket posts are okay or none are okay, that's why I'm hesitant to do anything at the moment. Feel free to reply or message the mods with your thoughts, even if there isn't a response I promise they are all read.

It can be preferable to use Paypal as they have a Goods and Services option when paying (you must select the option) that will help protect you in the event you do not receive a product. If a seller does not want to use such a service, that is a red flag.


r/maydayparade • • 1d ago

Discussion New found respect for this band

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So I’m kinda new to mayday parade as a fan. I listened to their first album years ago, simply based on recommendations from friends that have similar music taste to me, (And obviously I had heard Jamie all over a million times and it’s a banger) but I never really dove deeper than that. I just listened to the album once or twice and thought it was pretty good, but Never really thought much of it outside of that. But then this new album trilogy that they released really caught my attention and gave me a new found respect for this band. God damn, these albums are so mature and smart in a way I didn’t expect from a pop-punk band that’s been around this long. These albums feel really self aware, while also being able to deliver genuinely good emotion through these lyrics and catchy pop-rock melodies. Not to mention that the concept is very well delivered. Sweet delivers the bangers and high energy that shows that these guys can still write the same way they were able to when they were kids. And Sad feels like the introspective, melancholy reality that being an adult can be. And Sugar acts as this kind of epic feeling finale that ties everything together. (At least this is what I got from it. I didn’t read up much about them before listening). But overall I’m just shocked I didn’t follow this band earlier. I’m truly very happy I found out about this music and I hope these guys get more recognition because they absolutely deserve it.


r/maydayparade • • 2d ago

Question Even Robots Need Blankets Live?

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With so much banger music, I know it’s hard for them to play their entire discography, but have they ever played Robots? I’ve seen them about 5 or 6 times over the years and don’t believe they’ve played this one. I can’t even find any footage of it on YouTube, I figured if they ever have maybe someone on here has a recording🙏🖤


r/maydayparade • • 4d ago

Tour/Shows Mayday Parade – “Set Phasers To Bummed”

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It really is such a cool little intro. [X]

Downside of all their shows being done this year is no more cool videos like this.


r/maydayparade • • 6d ago

Discussion Happy 11th Anniversary to Black Lines!

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Another album anniversary! (I guess they really like dropping albums in October. Self titled, Anywhere But Here, Sad, Monsters, Black Lines. Sheesh. Forget May, October is the Mayday month)

Released on October 9, 2015, Black Lines turns 11 today. This album marked a pretty big change in sound for Mayday Parade. After Monsters in the Closet, the band felt like they were starting to repeat themselves and wanted to challenge themselves creatively rather than make another record that sounded too similar to their previous work. They even switched things up behind the scenes, working with a new producer, Mike Sapone, to help push them outside of their comfort zone.

Looking back on Black Lines and the albums that followed, the band has talked about finding a balance between experimenting with their sound while still keeping the elements that make a Mayday Parade record feel like Mayday Parade.

11 years later, what's everyone's favorite song from Black Lines? And what are your thoughts on the album all these years later?


r/maydayparade • • 6d ago

Merchandise Mayday paradox SJC x Keep a breast drum heads!

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Just wanted to share that I was lucky enough to win the CDMX drum head. CDMX was my 13th mayday parade show in a year and a half and my birthday trip! Pics of the drum head and my concert memorabilia! 🖤


r/maydayparade • • 6d ago

News The Wasting Time Podcast – Mayday Parade Interview (Four Chord 2026)

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The Wasting Time Podcast interviewed Mayday Parade at Four Chord Music Festival 2026.

The interview is part of their podcast episode where they interview a bunch of bands, but you can listen to Mayday Parade starting at 1:45:23.

It includes Derek, Jake, and Alex. They talk about Four Chord, their favorite albums of the trilogy, working with Zack and Ken, cover songs, and the ALIR anniversary tour next year.


r/maydayparade • • 7d ago

Discussion Happy 13th Anniversary to Monsters in the Closet!

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Released on October 8, 2013, Monsters in the Closet turns 13 today! What's everyone's favorite song from this album? And what are your thoughts on the album all these years later?


r/maydayparade • • 11d ago

Discussion Happy 15th Anniversary to Mayday Parade's Self-Titled Album!

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119 Upvotes

15 years ago today the self-titled dropped (and my favorite)!

What are your favorite tracks? How does it hold up for you after all these years?

Drop your thoughts below!


r/maydayparade • • 12d ago

Discussion Happy 1st Anniversary to Sad! 🎶

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One year ago today the second part of the trilogy dropped! How are you feeling about Sad a year later? Any tracks that grew on you or still hold a special place? Where does it sit in your trilogy ranking now?

Drop your thoughts below!


r/maydayparade • • 13d ago

Tour/Shows Mayday Parade covers 'My Friends Over You' at Aftershock Festival | Tribute to Chad Gilbert

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69 Upvotes

Mayday Parade paid tribute to New Found Glory's Chad Gilbert with a cover of 'My Friends Over You' during their set at Aftershock Festival [x]


r/maydayparade • • 13d ago

Three Cheers For Five Years

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Today is my husband and I’s 5th anniversary! I keep wanting to say Three Cheers For Five Years. But that song is lowkey sad and probably not the most appropriate anthem for today🤣 one of my favorite songs of all time though.


r/maydayparade • • 13d ago

Merchandise Record Store Day Vinyl

5 Upvotes

Anyone looking for the RSD Tales told by dead friends vinyl? I have an extra still sealed and never played.


r/maydayparade • • 14d ago

Tour/Shows Jamie All Over ft Derek from State Champs | Four Chord Music Festival

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r/maydayparade • • 21d ago

I don’t know I just appreciate Mayday Parade

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Mayday Parade holds a special place in my heart. I found them when I was 12 and I’m now 28, and I always keep going back to their songs and feeling more understanding of the lyrics. Mayday Parade gives me a certain nostalgia that is really comforting and dear to my heart. Their songs never get old. Albums Mayday Parade and A Lesson in Romantics are my favorite. I’d love to hear what everyone’s favorite song is, I can’t pick one, it’s always changing. Jamie All Over, When I Get Home You’re So Dead, Call Me Hopeless, Not Romantic, When You See My Friends, Three Cheers For Five Years, Everything’s An Illusion, A Shot Across the Bow,
Still Breathing are just a few.
I saw them once when I was 14 in Denver, hoping to see them next time they’re in Tampa❤️


r/maydayparade • • 23d ago

Question ISO Self Titled Vinyl Splatter edition

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Looking for the self-titled Mayday Parade vinyl for my friend’s bday! I’ve checked everywhere I can think of, Discogs, eBay, Mercari. If anybody knows somewhere I can find it, I’d appreciate any help I can get.


r/maydayparade • • 28d ago

Walk On Water Or Drown sounds like Sunnyland! What's a song from ALIR that sounds like What It Means To Fall Apart?

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r/maydayparade • • 29d ago

Black Cat sounds like Black Lines! What's an ALIR song that sounds like Sunnyland?

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 15 '26

Discussion What are yall thinking of my Apple Music’s current essential songs for me ? Lots of 2005 stuff LOL

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 16 '26

How can a dude with a deep voice learn to sing like derek in their self titled album?

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 15 '26

Miserable At Best sounds like Monsters In The Closet! What's an ALIR song that sounds like Black Lines?

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 14 '26

Jersey sounds like self-titled! What's a song from ALIR that sounds like Monsters In The Closet?

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 13 '26

Ocean And Atlantic sounds like Anywhere but Here! What's an ALIR song that sounds like self-titled?

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r/maydayparade • • Sep 11 '26

When I Get Home You're So Dead sounds like Tales Told! What's an ALIR song that sounds like Anywhere but Here?

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