Band Of The Week: Mayday Parade

This weeks honor of being band of the week goes to pop rock band Mayday Parade from Tallahassee Florida. I'm not going to lie, Mayday Parade is the softest band that I chose for band of the week but that does not take away from how awesome they are. Mayday Parade is one of those bands that has songs that will make you want to sing along (especially while driving, I'm not going to lie I'm guilty of this). Songs like "Jamie All Over", "Oh Well, Oh Well" and "Jersey" are perfect examples of feel good pop rock anthems that are to be blasted and sung along to. There is something about vocalist Derek Sanders voice that makes listeners want to keep listening especially female fans. When I saw them at Warped Tour back in 2010, some crazy fangirl was screaming crazy fangirl things to Derek that included wanting to have his babies, her address and when her parents would be away (yeah I know pretty creepy right). Eventhough some fans prefer their earlier works which include co-lead vocalist Jason Landcaster to their newer stuff, I like all their stuff regardless of the vocalist.
Members:
Derek Sanders-Lead Vocals/Keyboards/Piano
Brooks Betts- Rhythm Guitar
Jake Bundrick-Vocals/Drums
Alex Garcia-Lead Guitar
Jeremy Lenzo-Bass/Vocals
Discography:
Tales Told By Dead Friends EP (2006) (Self Released)
A Lesson In Romantics (2007) (Fearless Records)
Anywhere But Here (2009) (Fearless Records)
Valdosta Ep (2011) (Fearless Records)
Mayday Parade (2011) (Fearless/Atlantic Records)
I would highly recommend checking out Mayday Parade especially if you're a fan of pop rock. Their live shows are incredible and in my opinion are one of the best pop rock bands live. Also if you're attending Warped Tour this summer, then you better take some time out to catch their set because it will be insane. Below check out their music video for their hit single "Jamie All Over" and click here for more information including tour dates.