Mayday Parade

Mayday Parade was formed in the winter of 2005 following the merger of two local Tallahassee bands, Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayday-parade-mn0000916783/biography|title=Mayday Parade {{!}} Biography|website=AllMusic|author=Apar, Corey|access-date=August 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506132932/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayday-parade-mn0000916783/biography|archive-date=May 6, 2016}} Kid Named Chicago featured vocalist/guitarist Jason Lancaster, guitarist Alex Garcia and drummer Jake Bundrick, while Defining Moment featured vocalist Derek Sanders, guitarist Brooks Betts, and bassist Jeremy Lenzo.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044312/mayday-parade|title=Mayday Parade|magazine=Billboard|date=August 29, 2008 |access-date=September 11, 2015}} Both bands previously practiced in the same building, before it occurred to Lenzo that it "made more sense if we put them together instead of playing separately."{{cite web|url=http://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/10/16/punk-rockers-mayday-parade-return-with-most-nuanced-album-to-date|title=Punk Rockers Mayday Parade Return with Their Most Nuanced Album to Date|author=Jeff Niesel|website=Cleveland Scene|date=October 16, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151018194553/https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2015/10/16/punk-rockers-mayday-parade-return-with-most-nuanced-album-to-date|archivedate=October 18, 2015|access-date=July 27, 2016}}

Still without a name, the band went into the studio to record their first EP Tales Told by Dead Friends, with producer Lee Dyess.{{cite web|last=Apar|first=Corey|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/r931716|title=Tales Told by Dead Friends – Mayday Parade | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards|website=AllMusic|access-date=July 28, 2016}} They decided on the band name Mayday Parade during the week they spent recording in the studio.{{cite web|url=http://www.fearlessrecords.com/viewband.php?band_id=31#self |title=Mayday Parade at Fearless Records |publisher=Fearless Records |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070606133615/http://www.fearlessrecords.com/viewband.php?band_id=31#self |archive-date=June 6, 2007 }} According to the group, the name was thought of by Garcia who was a fan of the word Mayday and made the suggestion to remember their time watching the hometown parades together. "Three Cheers For Five Years" and "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" were the first songs the band wrote.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_announce_tales_told_by_dead_friends_10_year_tour|title=Mayday Parade announce 'Tales Told By Dead Friends' 10-year tour|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Sharp, Tyler|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=July 27, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728114707/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_announce_tales_told_by_dead_friends_10_year_tour|archive-date=July 28, 2016}} The EP was released on June 13, 2006.

The group performed at the 2006 Vans Warped Tour in the summer. During the tour, they began selling physical copies of their EP, roaming around venue parking lots and approached concert-goers standing in line. By the end of summer, the EP sold more than 10,000 copies. These sales caught the attention of Fearless Records,{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/mayday-parade-from-following-warped-tour-to-selling-out-shows-35212|title=Mayday Parade: From following Warped Tour to selling out shows|website=AXS|author=Pryor, Terrance|date=December 30, 2014|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828211924/http://www.axs.com/mayday-parade-from-following-warped-tour-to-selling-out-shows-35212|archivedate=August 28, 2015|accessdate=September 21, 2022}} which the band signed with the label on August 29.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/19445/fearless-signs-mayday-parade|title=Fearless signs Mayday Parade|website=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=August 29, 2006|access-date=August 28, 2015|archive-date=August 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828201120/http://www.punknews.org/article/19445/fearless-signs-mayday-parade|url-status=live}} Following their appearance on Warped Tour, the group began writing songs for their debut studio album.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=245796|title=Mayday Parade - 06.15.07|website=AbsolutePunk|author=Jamie Pham|date=June 15, 2007|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150828214115/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=245796|archivedate=August 28, 2015|access-date=December 15, 2023}} The band went on their first U.S. tour with Brandtson and Mêlée,{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=170766|title=Melee's Upcoming Tour Dates|website=AbsolutePunk|publisher=SpinMedia|author=Tao, Paul|date=September 12, 2006|access-date=August 28, 2015|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140718024038/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=170766|archive-date=July 18, 2014}} then on another tour with Plain White T's shortly after the release of the EP.

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In January 2007, the band started to record their debut studio album, A Lesson in Romantics,{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/21321/mayday-parade-enters-the-studio|title=Mayday Parade enters the studio|website=PunkNews.org|author=Aubin Paul|date=15 December 2006 |access-date=December 21, 2023}} which was completed that same month. The album was recorded in Atlanta, Georgia, with production handled by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/21911/mayday-parade-blog-from-the-studio|title=Mayday Parade blog from the studio|website=PunkNews.org|author=Aubin Paul|date=25 January 2007 |access-date=December 21, 2023}} "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" and "Jamie All Over" were both re-recorded for the album, with the first previously receiving a big response from fans and the latter, a song that the group liked and decided to use it. In March, shortly after the album was completed, lead singer Jason Lancaster left the band citing a lack of writing credit on the band's releases.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/the_5_things_you_feel_when_a_member_leaves_your_favorite_band|title=The 5 things you feel when a member leaves your favorite band|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Stokes, Alyson|date=February 6, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150207112709/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/the_5_things_you_feel_when_a_member_leaves_your_favorite_band|archivedate=February 7, 2015|access-date=August 30, 2015}} Due to this change, the group found it hard working out who should sing Lancaster's parts. Eventually, Lenzo and Bundrick filled in for Lancaster's vocals, while Garcia and Betts performed Lancaster's guitar parts.

On April 4, 2007, "Black Cat" was made available for streaming via Hot Topic's MySpace profile.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=226906|title=Mayday Parade Announces Album Title + Release Date|website=AbsolutePunk|publisher=SpinMedia|author=Kohli, Rohan |date=April 4, 2007|access-date=August 29, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150828234109/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=226906|archive-date=August 28, 2015}} Between early May and late June, the band went on tour with support from Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Driver Side Impact, and Sick City.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/23655/tours-mayday-parade-bedlight-for-blue-eyes-driver-side-impact-sick-city|title=Tours: Mayday Parade / Bedlight For Blue Eyes / Driver Side Impact / Sick City|website=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=May 10, 2007|access-date=August 29, 2015|archive-date=August 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828232537/http://www.punknews.org/article/23655/tours-mayday-parade-bedlight-for-blue-eyes-driver-side-impact-sick-city|url-status=live}} The album was released on July 10, 2007.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=229439|title=New Mayday Parade Song|website=AbsolutePunk|publisher=SpinMedia|author=DeAndrea, Joe|date=April 13, 2007|access-date=August 29, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140714030726/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=229439|archive-date=July 14, 2014}} The album peaked at number eight on the US Heatseekers Albums chart. Mayday Parade supported their album on the 2007 Vans Warped Tour.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1997|title=Throwdown added to Warped 07; Madina Lake drop off|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 26, 2007|access-date=August 21, 2016|archive-date=August 28, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828104249/https://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_1997|url-status=dead}} In late September 2007, the band supported Paramore in Japan and Australia.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=265457|title=Paramore to Tour Overseas with Mayday Parade|website=AbsolutePunk|publisher=SpinMedia|author=Allin, Brandon |date=September 12, 2007|access-date=August 29, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140707130321/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=265457|archive-date=July 7, 2014}} They co-headlined a tour with Madina Lake from October to November 2007.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/26028/tours-mayday-parade-madina-lake|title=Mayday Parade / Madina Lake|author=Meg Reinecker|website=PunkNews.org|date=15 October 2007 |access-date=December 21, 2023}} "When I Get Home, You're So Dead" was released as the first single from the album on December 3, 2007, via iTunes.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/when-i-get-home-youre-so-dead/id268886246|title=When I Get Home You're So Dead (New Version) - Single by Mayday Parade|website=iTunes|publisher=Apple Inc|access-date=August 28, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828212915/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/when-i-get-home-youre-so-dead/id268886246|archive-date=August 28, 2015}} The music video for the song was eligible for two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rock Video and Video of the Year.{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/08/12/daily-vma-update-mayday-parade-cuts-to-the-chase-with-their-nomination-plea/|title=Daily VMA Update: Mayday Parade Cuts to the Chase With Their Nomination Plea|website=MTV|publisher=Viacom|author=Tamar Anitai|date=August 12, 2008|access-date=February 17, 2023|archive-date=August 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829202737/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/08/12/daily-vma-update-mayday-parade-cuts-to-the-chase-with-their-nomination-plea/|url-status=dead}}

Mayday Parade went on the Manwhores and Open Sores Tour alongside All Time Low, Every Avenue, and Just Surrender in January 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=279195|title=Manwhores And Open Sores Tour|website=AbsolutePunk|publisher=SpinMedia|author=DeAndrea, Joe|date=November 19, 2007|access-date=August 29, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20150829014807/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=279195|archive-date=August 29, 2015}} The band made their first UK appearance in April 2008 performing at the Give it a Name festival in Sheffield and London.{{cite web|url=https://www.drivenfaroff.com/2008/01/16/give-it-a-name-2008/|title=Give It A Name 2008|website=Driven Far Off|author=Bryce Jacobson|date=January 16, 2008|access-date=December 21, 2023}} "Jamie All Over" was released on May 20, 2008, as the album's second single.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/jamie-all-over-single/id280147672|title=Jamie All Over - Single by Mayday Parade|website=iTunes|publisher=Apple Inc|access-date=December 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828212859/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/jamie-all-over-single/id280147672|archive-date=August 28, 2015}} The band performed at the 2008 Vans Warped Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/27868/warped-tour-unveils-final-band-lineup-for-2008|title=Warped Tour unveils final band lineup for 2008|website=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=February 26, 2008|access-date=August 28, 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150828203442/http://www.punknews.org/article/27868/warped-tour-unveils-final-band-lineup-for-2008|archive-date=August 28, 2015}} The group joined All Time Low, The Maine, and Every Avenue in Fall 2008 on The Compromising of Integrity, Morality, and Principles in Exchange for Money Tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_4447/|title=All Time Low announces fall tour dates with Mayday Parade, The Maine|magazine=Alternative Press|date=August 1, 2008|access-date=August 27, 2023}} A Lesson in Romantics sold 200,000 copies in the United States, becoming their biggest selling album and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.{{Certification Cite Ref|region=United States|artist=Mayday Parade|refname=RIAA|accessdate=December 21, 2023}} The song "Miserable at Best" was also certified gold by the RIAA. In 2009, the group was featured in Punk Goes Pop Volume Two, performing a cover of "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls.{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/mayday-paradepunk-goes-pop-2-song-premier|title=Mayday Parade/Punk Goes Pop 2 Song Premiere|website=Melodic.net|author=Johan Wippsson|date=February 13, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}}

The band began writing their new record in December 2008, the first writing process as a band without lyricist Lancaster.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7283|title=A teaser of Mayday Parade's new record|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 14, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822012101/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7283|archivedate=August 22, 2017|access-date=December 22, 2023}} They began recording the album in March 2009,{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/archive_6192|title=Mayday Parade announce plans to record new album|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 5, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830015045/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/archive_6192|archivedate=August 30, 2015|access-date=December 22, 2023}} with 50 songs in the process.{{cite web|url=http://www.somethingpunk.com/interviews.php?iID=120|title=Mayday Parade Interview|publisher=SomethingPunk.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324103046/http://www.somethingpunk.com/interviews.php?iID=120|archive-date=March 24, 2012}} That same month, the band signed onto a major label with Atlantic.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_6413/|title=Mayday Parade sign to Atlantic|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 31, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}} The album was recorded and mixed at House of Loud in Elmwood Park, New Jersey by producer David Bendeth.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/33413/mayday-parade-enter-studio|title=Mayday Parade enter studio|website=Punknews.org|author=Meg|date=May 6, 2009|accessdate=December 22, 2023}} The group, along with their producer, management and label, chose the best 11 tracks for the album.{{cite magazine|url=https://blastmagazine.com/2009/11/11/mayday-parade-is-anywhere-but-here-with-blast/|title=Mayday Parade is Anywhere But Here with Blast|magazine=Blast Magazine|author=Megan Vick|date=November 11, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}} The band finished recording in June 2009 and announced that the album would be released on October 6.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7385|title=Mayday Parade announce record release date|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 24, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821211458/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7385|archivedate=August 21, 2017|access-date=December 22, 2023}} The band performed at the Slam Dunk Festival in the UK in May 2009. They also toured with A Rocket to the Moon and We Are the In Crowd in the UK that same month.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} The group joined Metro Station and Mitchel Musso on their summer tour in 2009.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7302|title=Mayday Parade announce partial schedule for end-of-summer tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 16, 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821213406/http://www.altpress.com/index.php/news/entry/archive_7302|archivedate=August 21, 2017|access-date=December 22, 2023}}

The title track, "Anywhere But Here", was posted on their MySpace on July 28.{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/news/mayday-parade-announces-new-album|title=Mayday Parade Announces New Album|author=Kaj Roth|website=Melodic.net|date=August 2, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}} On August 4, "The Silence" was released as the album's first single via iTunes.{{cite web|url=https://buffalonews.com/news/mayday-parade-breaks-the-silence/article_888c62b2-bce8-5a24-b883-dacf51402b63.html|title=Mayday Parade Breaks Silence|website=The Buffalo News|author=Alyssa Phillips|date=October 22, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}} Their second studio album, Anywhere But Here, was officially released on October 6, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/anywhere-but-here-mw0000826602|title=Anywhere but Here - Album Review by Andrew Leahey|author=Andrew Leahey|website=AllMusic|access-date=December 22, 2023}} The album peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard 200 and sold 17,780 copies in its first week.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/mayday-parade/chart-history/tlp/|title=Mayday Parade Chart History (Billboard 200)|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118015948/https://www.billboard.com/artist/mayday-parade/chart-history/tlp/|archivedate=November 18, 2021|accessdate=December 22, 2023}}{{cite web|title=Album Charts for 10/12/2009|publisher=Hits Daily Double|date=October 12, 2009|url=http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/archcht.cgi?cht366 |accessdate=February 10, 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130103200620/http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/sales/archcht.cgi?cht366|archivedate=January 3, 2013}} Mayday Parade co-headlined the 2009 Fall Ball tour with The Academy Is..., with supporting acts such as You Me at Six, The Secret Handshake, and Set Your Goals.{{cite web|url=https://www.news-herald.com/2009/11/13/mayday-parade-looking-for-big-things-with-sophomore-album-anywhere-but-here/|title=Mayday Parade looking for big things with sophomore album Anywhere But Here|website=The News-Herald|author=John Benson|date=November 13, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}}

They co-headlined the 2010 Take Action Tour along with We the Kings, A Rocket to the Moon, There for Tomorrow and Stereo Skyline.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/36375/tours-2010-take-action-tour|title=2010 Take Action Tour|author=Adam White|website=PunkNews.org|date=16 December 2009 |access-date=December 22, 2023}} They also joined Madina Lake on their UK tour alongside We Are the Ocean in March and April 2010.{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2010/02/mayday-parade-confirmed-for-madina-lake.html|title=Mayday Parade Confirmed For Madina Lake UK Tour|website=Alter the Press!|author=Sean Reid|access-date=December 22, 2023}} The band supported Sing it Loud on their spring tour along with Motion City Soundtrack.{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/05/sing-it-loud-hits-the-road-this-spring-with-mayday-parade-motion-city-soundtrack/|title=Sing It Loud Hits The Road This Spring With Mayday Parade, Motion City Soundtrack|website=MTV|author=Leslie Simon|date=April 5, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829205914/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2010/04/05/sing-it-loud-hits-the-road-this-spring-with-mayday-parade-motion-city-soundtrack/|archivedate=August 29, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}} "Kids in Love" was released to mainstream radio on April 6, 2010, as the album's second single.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239 |title=Airplay Archive: CHR |work=FMQB |accessdate=November 2, 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602195200/http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239 |archivedate=June 2, 2013 }} The group covered the song "We Are the Champions" by Queen for the compilation album Punk Goes Classic Rock, released on April 27, 2010.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/punk-goes-classic-rock/1156287873|title=Punk Goes Classic Rock|website=iTunes |date=January 2010 }} The band was also featured on the 2010 Vans Warped Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.punknews.org/article/36425/warped-confirms-polar-bear-club-sum-41-fake-problems-swellers-etid-motion-city-soundtrack|title=Warped confirms Polar Bear Club, Sum 41, Fake Problems, Swellers, ETID, Motion City Soundtrack|website=Punknews.org|author=Aubin Paul|date=December 21, 2009|accessdate=August 29, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150829225002/http://www.punknews.org/article/36425/warped-confirms-polar-bear-club-sum-41-fake-problems-swellers-etid-motion-city-soundtrack|archivedate=August 29, 2015}} On September 20, "Anywhere but Here" was released as the third single from the album.{{cite AV media notes|title=Anywhere but Here |others=Mayday Parade |year=2010 |type=Sleeve |publisher=Fearless/Atlantic |id=none}}

Mayday Parade co-headlined a UK tour in the fall of 2010 with The Maine.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_and_the_maine_announce_uk_tour|title=Mayday Parade and The Maine announce UK tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 12, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830021615/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_and_the_maine_announce_uk_tour|archivedate=August 30, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}} The band headlined the Fearless Friends tour from October to November 2010, with support from Breathe Carolina, Go Radio, Artist vs. Poet and Every Avenue.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/dates_announced_for_the_fearless_friends_tour_with_mayday_parade|title=Dates announced for the Fearless Friends tour|magazine=Alternative Press|author=James Shotwell|date=August 17, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830031209/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/dates_announced_for_the_fearless_friends_tour_with_mayday_parade|archivedate=August 30, 2015|access-date=December 23, 2023}} On October 14, 2010, the group released a cover of "In My Head" by Jason Derulo as a single from Punk Goes Pop Volume 03..{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|title=News | The Ready Set, Mayday Parade, 12 more revealed on Punk Goes Pop Vol. 3|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=August 25, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100829234706/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_ready_set_mayday_parade_12_more_revealed_on_punk_goes_pop_vol._3/|archivedate=August 29, 2010|access-date=January 7, 2011}} The band a cameo appearance on the 2010 comedy film, How to Make Love to a Woman.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_7031/|title=Saosin, Mayday Parade to cameo in How To Make Love To A Woman|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 26, 2009|access-date=December 22, 2023}}

On March 8, 2011, the group released an EP titled Valdosta through Atlantic and Fearless Records.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_-_valdosta_ep/|title=Mayday Parade - Valdosta EP|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Brendan Manley|date=March 7, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The EP was named after Valdosta, Georgia, where the band used to record their early material in.{{cite web|url=http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/mayday-parade-asserts-a-new-sense-of-independence/Content?oid=3282139|title=Mayday Parade asserts a new sense of independence|website=Charleston City Paper|author=T. Ballard Lesemann|date=April 20, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150831042517/http://www.charlestoncitypaper.com/charleston/mayday-parade-asserts-a-new-sense-of-independence/Content?oid=3282139|archivedate=August 31, 2015|access-date=December 24, 2023}} It contained six tracks, including 2 brand new tracks titled "Amber Lynn" and "Terrible Things" as well as acoustic versions of "Kids in Love" and "Bruised and Scarred" from their second full-length studio album Anywhere but Here, "Your Song" from their Tales Told by Dead Friends and "Jamie All Over" from A Lesson in Romantics. On March 10, Songkick recognized Mayday Parade as the hardest-working band of 2010, with 194 bookings and 74,000 miles logged in the entire year, with Willie Nelson and Lady Gaga ranking No. 7 and No. 8 in comparison.{{cite web|author=Michelle|url=http://www.songkick.com/blog/2011/03/10/the-hardest-working-bands-of-2010/|title=The hardest-working bands of 2010|website=Songkick|date=March 10, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110313084219/http://www.songkick.com/blog/2011/03/10/the-hardest-working-bands-of-2010/|archivedate=March 13, 2011|access-date=April 1, 2013}}

On July 13, 2011, the band announced that they departed from Atlantic Records and that their third studio album would be released independently.{{cite web|url=https://themusic.com.au/news/mayday-parade-leave-atlantic-records/UPpIQkVER0Y/13-07-11|title=Mayday Parade leave Atlantic Records|website=The Music|date=July 13, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2023}} Written by the band in a beach house in Panacea, Florida,{{cite web|url=http://www.maydayparade.com/blog/writing-blog-update-1/|title=Writing Blog Update 1–Mayday Parade Latest Updates|website=Maydayparade.com|access-date=April 1, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714054813/http://www.maydayparade.com/blog/writing-blog-update-1/|archive-date=July 14, 2011}} the self-titled album was produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount, who also produced A Lesson in Romantics.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_finishing_recording_album_no._3|title=Mayday Parade finishing recording album No. 3|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=April 18, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901052233/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_finishing_recording_album_no._3|archivedate=September 1, 2015|access-date=December 24, 2023}} In April 2011, drummer Jake Bundrick confirmed that their third full-length album had been completed. On July 6, 2011, Mayday Parade announced that they would be releasing their new self-titled album on October 4, 2011.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_to_release_new_self-titled_album_october_4th|title=Mayday Parade set to release new self-titled album October 4th|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Tim Karan|date=July 6, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901052444/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_to_release_new_self-titled_album_october_4th|archivedate=September 1, 2015|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The group wrote the album entirely by themselves and according to the band, they recorded "our way and not someone else's way this time." They also unveiled the track listing, revealing that the album had 12 songs.{{cite web|title=Mayday Parade Album Release Date/Track Listing|url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/7312228268/mayday-parade-album-release-date-track-listing|website=propertyofzack.com|date=July 6, 2011|access-date=July 6, 2011}} On July 27, Mayday Parade premiered the track "Oh Well, Oh Well" via Alternative Press.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_mayday_parades_oh_well_oh_well/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111117030841/http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/exclusive_stream_mayday_parades_oh_well_oh_well/|title=Exclusive Stream: Mayday Parade's "Oh Well, Oh Well"|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Heisel, Scott|archivedate=November 17, 2011|date=July 27, 2011|accessdate=September 1, 2015}} The song was released as the lead single from the album on August 1.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/oh-well-oh-well-single/454405681|title=Oh Well, Oh Well - Single by Mayday Parade|website=iTunes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830154135/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/oh-well-oh-well-single/id454405681|archive-date=August 30, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On September 8, "When You See My Friends" was made available for streaming via MTV,{{cite web|url=http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/09/08/mayday-parade-when-you-see-my-friends|title=Song Premiere: Mayday Parade, 'When You See My Friends'|website=MTV|author=Nicole James|date=September 8, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624093250/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2011/09/08/mayday-parade-when-you-see-my-friends|archivedate=June 24, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2023}} and was released as a single a day later.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/when-you-see-my-friends-single/463098702|title=When You See My Friends - Single by Mayday Parade|website=iTunes|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830154445/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/when-you-see-my-friends-single/id463098702|archive-date=August 30, 2015|url-status=live|access-date=December 24, 2023}}

On October 4, 2011, Mayday Parade released their self-titled album and the album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling nearly 27,000 copies in its first week.{{cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/151247-mayday-parade-21-october-2011-indianapolis-in-2495918340.html|title=Mayday Parade: 21 October 2011 – Indianapolis, In|website=Popmatters|author=Kiel Hauck|date=November 17, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On October 5, 2011, Mayday Parade released a music video for "Oh Well, Oh Well" directed by Thunder Down Country.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/h9ikr3/mayday-parade-oh-well-oh-well-video|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224144413/https://www.mtv.com/news/h9ikr3/mayday-parade-oh-well-oh-well-video|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 24, 2023|title=Video Premiere: Mayday Parade, 'Oh Well, Oh Well'|website=MTV|author=Jason Newman|date=October 7, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The animated video won the IndieStar TV award for Best Music Video of 2011.{{cite tweet|number=151389995406602240|user=maydayparade|title=Our music video for "Oh Well, Oh Well" is nominated for Music Video of The Year here|date=December 26, 2011}} In October and November, the band headlined The Noise Tour with support from We Are the in Crowd, There for Tomorrow, You Me at Six and The Make.{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mayday-parade-headlines-inaugural-the-noise-tour-powered-by-journeys-a-house-of-blues-entertainment-and-journeys-collaboration-128373238.html|title=Mayday Parade Headlines Inaugural "The Noise Tour Powered by Journeys" a House of Blues Entertainment and Journeys Collaboration|website=PR Newswire|date=August 25, 2011|access-date=December 24, 2023}} They later supported You Me at Six on their UK tour in March and April 2012.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_announce_uk_tour_with_you_me_at_six|title=Mayday Parade announce UK tour with You Me At Six|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Michele Bird|date=October 17, 2011|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901054828/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_announce_uk_tour_with_you_me_at_six|archivedate=September 1, 2015|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On April 4, 2012, the band released the music video for "Stay".{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/7jze01/mayday-parade-stay-video|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903010120/https://www.mtv.com/news/7jze01/mayday-parade-stay-video|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 3, 2023|title=Video Premiere: Mayday Parade, 'Stay'|author=David Greenwald|website=MTV|date=April 4, 2012|access-date=September 2, 2023}} In 2012, their debut album A Lesson In Romantics was released on vinyl.{{cite web|url=https://fearlessrecords.com/releases/a-lesson-in-romantics-white-vinyl/|title=A Lesson in Romantics (Vinyl)|publisher=Fearless Records|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The band performed at the 2012 Vans Warped Tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/45966/make-do-and-mend-vanna-mayday-parade-join-warped-tour|title=Make Do and Mend, Vanna, Mayday Parade join Warped Tour|author=Aubin Paul|website=PunkNews.org|date=25 January 2012 |access-date=December 24, 2023}}

In September, the group performed at the Bazooka Rocks Festival in the Philippines.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_the_maine_forever_the_sickest_kids_to_play_festival_in_philip|title=Mayday Parade, the Maine, Forever The Sickest Kids to play festival in Philippines|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Yancey, Bryne|date=June 4, 2012|accessdate=December 24, 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120714073451/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/mayday_parade_the_maine_forever_the_sickest_kids_to_play_festival_in_philip|archivedate=July 14, 2012}} The band co-headlined a US tour with The Maine, with support from The Postelles, in October and November.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_announce_co_headlining_tour_with_mayday_parade|title=The Maine announce co-headlining tour with Mayday Parade|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Bird, Michele|date=August 6, 2012|accessdate=December 24, 2023|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901143708/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/the_maine_announce_co_headlining_tour_with_mayday_parade|archivedate=September 1, 2015}} On October 15, 2012, the band released a cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know" as a single from Punk Goes Pop Volume 5. The song features Vic Fuentes of Pierce the Veil.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/listen_to_mayday_parade_ft-_vic_fuentes_cover_gotyes_somebody_that_i_used_t/|title=Listen to Mayday Parade (ft. Vic Fuentes) cover Gotye's "Somebody That I Used To Know"|magazine=Alternative Press|date=October 15, 2012|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The song peaked at number 18 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart and number 32 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/mayday-parade/chart-history/ark/|title=Mayday Parade Chart History (Hot Rock Songs)|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118022831/https://www.billboard.com/artist/mayday-parade/chart-history/ark/|archivedate=November 18, 2021|accessdate=December 24, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-singles-chart/20121111/111/|title=UK Rock & Metal Singles Charts|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=March 14, 2023}} In December, the band went on a short Australian tour with We Are the in Crowd and Heroes for Hire.{{cite web|url=http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/33962/December-tours-Mayday-Parade-We-Are-The-In-Crowd-Heroes-For-Hire|title=The Maine announce co-headlining tour with Mayday Parade|website=FasterLouder|author=Mann, Tom|date=October 14, 2012|accessdate=December 24, 2023|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150901144151/http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/33962/December-tours-Mayday-Parade-We-Are-The-In-Crowd-Heroes-For-Hire|archivedate=September 1, 2015}}

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On January 10, 2013, the band re-signed with Fearless Records and headed back into the studio to record their fourth studio album.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_re_sign_with_fearless_records_new_album_this_fall/|title=Mayday Parade re-sign with Fearless Records; new album this fall|magazine=Alternative Press|date=January 10, 2013|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The group supported All Time Low and Pierce the Veil on the Spring Fever Tour from April to May 2013.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pierce_the_veil_all_time_low_spring_fever_tour_dates|title=Pierce The Veil and All Time Low announce co-headlining tour dates; YMAS, Mayday Parade to support|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Cassie Whitt|date=January 7, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811005717/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pierce_the_veil_all_time_low_spring_fever_tour_dates|archivedate=August 11, 2017|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On June 26, Bundrick confirmed that the band had finished recording the album.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/mayday-parade-finish-recording-new-album|title=Mayday Parade Finish Recording New Album|magazine=Rock Sound|date=June 27, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084659/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/mayday-parade-finish-recording-new-album|archivedate=March 4, 2016|access-date=December 24, 2023}}

On August 27, the band released the first single "Ghosts" from their fourth studio album.{{cite web|url=https://www.mtv.com/news/qozwyw/mayday-parade-ghosts|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315143147/https://www.mtv.com/news/qozwyw/mayday-parade-ghosts|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 15, 2023|title=Mayday Parade's 'Ghosts' Is Pop Punk Meets Queen -- In The Best Way Possible|author=Luke O'Neil|website=MTV|date=August 28, 2013|access-date=March 15, 2023}} The song peaked at number 46 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart and number 35 on the UK Rock & Metal Singles Chart.{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/rock-and-metal-singles-chart/20130901/111/|title=UK Rock & Metal Singles Charts|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=March 14, 2023}} On September 17, the band released the second single from the album, "Girls".{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/gb/album/girls-single/710512928|title=Girls – Single by Mayday Parade|website=Apple Music|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On October 8, their fourth studio album, Monsters In The Closet, was officially released.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/mayday-parades-monsters-in-the-closet-exclusive-album-premiere-5748068/|title=Mayday Parade's 'Monsters In The Closet': Exclusive Album Premiere|magazine=Billboard|date=October 7, 2013|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The album debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200, selling 30,000 copies first week.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5755773/miley-cyrus-bangerz-debuts-at-no-1-on-billboard-200|title=Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard 200|author=Keith Caufield|magazine=Billboard|date=October 16, 2013|access-date=December 24, 2023}} The band headlined the Glamour Kills Tour in the fall of 2013.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/glamour_kills_tour_mayday_parade_man_overboard_cartel_stages_stereos_posts/|title=Glamour Kills Tour (Mayday Parade, Man Overboard, Cartel, Stages & Stereos) posts first video update|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 3, 2013|access-date=December 24, 2023}} On November 15, the video for "Ghosts" was released.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_premiere_ghosts_music_video/|title=Mayday Parade premiere Ghosts music video|magazine=Alternative Press|date=November 15, 2013|access-date=March 15, 2023}}

The group embarked on a European headlining tour called the Monsters Overseas Tour from January and February 2014, with support from Man Overboard, Divided by Friday, and Decade.{{cite web|url=http://idobi.com/news/2013/10/mayday-parade-man-overboard-to-tour-in-euuk/|title=Mayday Parade, Man Overboard to tour in EU/UK|website=idobi Radio|author=Tarynn Law|date=October 21, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706054157/http://idobi.com/news/2013/10/mayday-parade-man-overboard-to-tour-in-euuk/|archivedate=July 6, 2015|access-date=December 24, 2023}} In March 2014, the band covered Bush's song "Comedown" and was released as a single for the compilation album, Punk Goes 90s Vol. 2.{{cite web|url=https://www.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/comedown/|title=Comedown (2014) {{!}} Mayday Parade|website=7digital|accessdate=August 30, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150830161648/https://www.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/comedown|archivedate=August 30, 2015}} In April 2014, the group headlined the So Devastating, It's Unnatural Tour with We Are the In Crowd, Transit and Divided By Friday joining as supporting acts.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitaltourbus.com/news/mayday-parade-announce-devastating-unnatural-tour/|title=Mayday Parade Announce 'So Devastating, It's Unnatural' Tour|website=Digital Tour Bus|date=February 25, 2014|access-date=December 24, 2023}} A deluxe version of Monsters in the Closet, with new songs included, was released on May 27, 2014.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_to_reissue_monsters_in_the_closet_this_may/|title=Mayday Parade to reissue 'Monsters In The Closet' this May|date=March 21, 2014|magazine=Alternative Press|access-date=December 24, 2023}} They performed at the 2014 Vans Warped Tour.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/two_minute_warning_warped_tour_2014_mayday_parade/|title=Two-Minute Warning, Warped Tour 2014: Mayday Parade|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 7, 2014|access-date=March 20, 2016}} In October and November, the band went on the Honeymoon Tour with support from Tonight Alive, Major League and PVRIS.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3705643|title=Mayday Parade / Tonight Alive / Major League / PVRIS Fall Tour Dates|website=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Nassiff, Thomas|date=August 4, 2014|accessdate=September 24, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20151113010227/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3705643|archivedate=November 13, 2015}}

In March 2015, the band began recording their fifth studio album with producer Mike Sapone.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_finish_recording_new_album/|title=Mayday Parade finish recording new album|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 21, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}}{{cite AV media notes|title=Black Lines |others=Mayday Parade |year=2015 |type=Back panel|publisher=Fearless|id=FRL30217-2}} The group expressed how the previous two albums felt the same and how the songs were very similar in style, so they decided to work with a different producer in a new location and secluded themselves when writing and recording the album.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/mayday-parades-alex-garcia-talks-new-album-black-lines-628492|title=Mayday Parade's Alex Garcia talks new album Black Lines|author=Amit Sharma|website=MusicRadar|date=September 25, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} According to Garcia, they wanted to "stretch past the creative limitations we could hear in the previous records." On May 21, Bundrick announced that the album was complete. On July 17, Mayday Parade announced that their new album Black Lines would be released on October 9 through Fearless.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_announce_new_album_black_lines/|title=Mayday Parade announce new album, 'Black Lines'|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Sharp, Tyler|date=July 17, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On July 31, the band released "Keep In Mind, Transmogrification Is A New Technology" as the album's first single.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.kerrang.com/34218/mayday-parade-stream-new-single-keep-mind/|title=Mayday Parade Stream New Single, Keep In Mind|magazine=Kerrang!|author=Emily|date=July 31, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323015405/http://www.kerrang.com/34218/mayday-parade-stream-new-single-keep-mind/|archivedate=March 23, 2016|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On October 2, "Letting Go" was released as the second single from the album.{{cite web|url=https://www.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/letting-go/|title=Letting Go - Single by Mayday Parade|website=7Digital|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015125726/https://www.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/letting-go/|archivedate=October 15, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} Black Lines debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200, as well as topping the US Rock Albums chart and Alternative Albums chart with first week sales of 16,000 copies.{{cite web|url=https://musicmayhemmagazine.com/mayday-parade-marches-to-first-no-1-on-rock-alternative-album-charts-with-black-lines/|title=Mayday Parade Marches To First No. 1 On Rock & Alternative Album Charts With Black Lines|website=Music Mayhem|author=Andrew Wendowski|date=October 21, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} Mayday Parade headlined the 2015 Alternative Press Tour with supporting acts from Real Friends, This Wild Life, and As It Is in October and November.{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/58526/tours-mayday-parade-real-friends-as-it-is-this-wild-life|title=Tours: Mayday Parade / Real Friends / As It Is / This Wild Life|website=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=July 23, 2015 |accessdate=October 9, 2015|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151003050809/http://www.punknews.org/article/58526/tours-mayday-parade-real-friends-as-it-is-this-wild-life|archivedate=October 3, 2015}}

The group toured across the UK with support from The Maine, Have Mercy and Beautiful Bodies in January and February 2016.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/heres-a-new-mayday-parade-song|title=Here's A New Mayday Parade Song|magazine=Rock Sound|author=Rob Sayce|date=October 1, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004025652/http://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/heres-a-new-mayday-parade-song|archivedate=October 4, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} They co-headlined a tour with The Maine in March 2016, with support from Better Off.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_the_maine_announce_co_headlining_tour/|title=Mayday Parade, the Maine announce co-headlining tour|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 16, 2015|access-date=December 25, 2023}} Mayday Parade performed at the Slam Dunk Festival in May 2016.{{Cite web|url=http://www.gigwise.com/news/105402/slam-dunk-festival-2016-line-up-rumours-as-yellowcard-join---tickets|title=Yellowcard, Mayday Parade + more join Slam Dunk Festival {{!}} Gigwise|last=Trendell|first=Andrew|website=Gigwise|date=February 10, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160212152704/http://www.gigwise.com/news/105402/slam-dunk-festival-2016-line-up-rumours-as-yellowcard-join---tickets|archivedate=February 12, 2016|access-date=March 20, 2016}} The group performed at the 2016 Vans Warped Tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/first_10_bands_announced_for_warped_tour_2016/|title=First 10 bands announced for Warped Tour 2016|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 22, 2016|access-date=December 25, 2023}}

A 10th anniversary edition of Tales Told by Dead Friends, featuring new packaging and an additional track "The Problem with the Big Picture Is That It's Hard to See", was released in November 2016.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_re_releasing_debut_ep_with_new_song|title=Mayday Parade re-releasing debut EP with new song|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Ralph, Caitlyn|date=September 22, 2016|access-date=September 22, 2016}} The reissued edition peaked at number 12 on the US Vinyl Albums chart.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mayday-parade/chart-history/VNL|title=Mayday Parade Chart History (Vinyl Albums)|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200113183605/https://www.billboard.com/music/mayday-parade/chart-history/VNL|archivedate=January 13, 2020|access-date=July 2, 2023}} Following this, a 10th anniversary edition of A Lesson in Romantics was released in March 2017, featuring demos.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_drop_new_black_cat_video_announce_a_lesson_in_romantics_anniv|title=Mayday Parade drop new "Black Cat" video, announce 'A Lesson In Romantics: Anniversary Edition'|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Ralph, Caitlyn|date=January 27, 2017|access-date=January 27, 2017}} Producer Kenneth Mount criticized the band on Twitter for not giving Lancaster credit in commentary, "I'm slightly confused why mayday parades commentary for lesson in romantics never mentions Jason Lancaster at all, voice of 50% of the album...Jason also recorded all his vocals naked for a lesson in romantics, that should totally make the commentary. I've waited ten years for that".{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KennethMount/status/846472139956015109 |title=Kenneth Mount Twitter |access-date=March 27, 2017}}Wikipedia:SPS{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/KennethMount/status/846474363801141252 |title=Kenneth Mount Twitter |access-date=March 27, 2017}}Wikipedia:SPS

In April 2018, the band announced that they signed with Rise Records and began teasing the release of their sixth studio album.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_rise_records_signing_new_music_tease|title=Mayday Parade sign to Rise Records, tease new music|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 11, 2018|language=en|access-date=April 19, 2018}} In their announcement, the band said, "We appreciate the fact that they believe in our band still after all these years and we are so excited for everyone to hear what we've been working on."{{cite web|url=https://thepreludepress.com/news/2018/4/10/mayday-parade-sign-with-rise-records-new-album-coming-soon|title=Mayday Parade Sign With Rise Records – New Album Coming Soon|publisher=The Prelude Press|date=April 10, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2018}} On May 3, the band released "Piece of Your Heart" as the lead single from their sixth studio album.{{Cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday_parade_piece_of_your_heart_music_video_new_album_sunnyland|title=Mayday Parade drop poignant new video "Piece Of Your Heart," announce new album|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 3, 2018|language=en|access-date=May 8, 2018}}{{cite web|first=Steven|last=Farkas|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/66781/videos-mayday-parade-piece-of-your-heart|title=Mayday Parade: "Piece of Your Heart"|publisher=Punknews.org|date=May 11, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2018}} The second single from the album, "Never Sure" was released on May 15.{{cite web|url=https://www.hysteriamag.com/mayday-parade-release-new-single-never-sure/|title=Mayday Parade Release New Single 'Never Sure'|website=Hysteria|author=Chanel Issa|date=May 18, 2018|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On May 31, "It's Hard to be Religious When Certain People Aren't Incinerated by Bolts of Lightning" was released as the album's third single.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/mayday-parade-premiere-sunnyland-8458604/|title=Mayday Parade Are 'Angry' But 'Hopeful' In New Video for Upcoming 'Sunnyland' Album: Premiere|magazine=Billboard|author=Gary Graff|date=May 31, 2018|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On June 5, the band released "Stay the Same" for streaming,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kerrang.com/exclusive-mayday-parade-premiere-new-song-stay-the-same|title=Exclusive: Mayday Parade Premiere New Song, Stay The Same|magazine=Kerrang!|date=June 5, 2018|access-date=December 25, 2023}} before it was released as the fourth and final single from the album the following day.{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3vo6QCW60XH44yuOCY8JQC|title=Stay the Same Single by Mayday Parade|website=Spotify|accessdate=September 23, 2022}} Sunnyland was officially released on June 15, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-mayday-parade-detail-sixth-album-sunnyland/|title=News: Mayday Parade detail sixth album, 'Sunnyland'!|author=Zach Redrup|date=May 12, 2018|website=Dead Press|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180630213951/http://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-mayday-parade-detail-sixth-album-sunnyland/|archivedate=June 30, 2018|access-date=May 20, 2018}} The album peaked at number 104 on the Billboard 200.

Mayday Parade performed on the final cross-country Warped Tour in the summer of 2018.{{cite magazine|last1=Casteel|first1=Beth|title=Watch Mayday Parade Cover Blink-182 At Warped Tour|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/mayday-parade-blink-182-rock-show-cover-warped/|magazine=Alternative Press|date=June 22, 2018|access-date=March 28, 2019}} In January 2019, the band performed at 8123 Fest.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/the-maine-8123-fest-mayday-parade/|title=The Maine add another act to 8123 Fest lineup|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Campbell, Rachel|date=October 12, 2018|accessdate=June 14, 2020}} In July and August, the band performed at the Sad Summer Fest.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/sad-summer-festival-2019-lineup-dates/|title=Sad Summer Festival reveals stacked lineup for first cross-country run|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Campbell, Rachel|date=March 19, 2019|accessdate=June 14, 2020}} The band also co-headlined shows with State Champs, with support from Mom Jeans and Just Friends in the summer.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/mayday-parade-state-champs-summer-shows/|title=Mayday Parade, State Champs add co-headlining summer dates|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Darus, Alex|date=May 7, 2019|accessdate=June 14, 2020}} Later in August, they appeared at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/reading-leeds-third-wave-lineup-2019-mgk/|title=Reading & Leeds unveil 70 more bands for 2019 festivals|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 7, 2019|accessdate=June 14, 2020}}

On March 5, 2020, the band released the track "It Is What It Is".{{cite web|url=https://notetoscene.com/mayday-parade-it-is-what-it-is-lyrics/|title=Mayday Parade Release Despairing New Song "It Is What It Is"|website=notetoscene.com|author=Jake Richardson|date=March 6, 2020|access-date=July 15, 2020}} On September 24, the band announced that they would be releasing their EP, Out of Here, on October 16.{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/mayday-parade-announce-new-ep-out-of-here/|title=Mayday Parade announce new EP 'Out Of Here'|author=James Weaver|website=Distorted Sound|date=September 24, 202|access-date=December 25, 2023}} They also released "Lighten Up Kid" as the lead single from the EP on the same day.{{Cite web|date=September 24, 2020|author=Jake Richardson|title=Mayday Parade Return With New Song "Lighten Up, Kid"|url=https://notetoscene.com/mayday-parade-new-ep-lighten-up-kid-lyrics/|access-date=October 16, 2020|website=Note To Scene|language=en}} The band's drummer Jake Bundrick stated about the lead single: "'Lighten Up Kid' is about trying to find yourself and the strength to keep fighting for what you believe in. It's about being or feeling cut down and hung out to dry but standing up for yourself in the end." The EP Out Of Here was released on October 16, 2020, comprises three new tracks – "Lighten Up, Kid," "First Train" and "I Can Only Hope".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.kerrang.com/ep-review-mayday-parade-out-of-here|title=EP Review: Mayday Parade – Out Of Here|magazine=Kerrang!|author=Mischa Pearlman|date=October 12, 2020|access-date=December 25, 2023}}

Recording for their seventh studio album began in the summer of 2020, where the group headed out to Atlanta, Georgia, to work with producers Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount.{{cite web|url=https://upsetmagazine.com/features/mayday-parade-interview-dec21|title=Mayday Parade: We're still here and we're all in this together|work=Upset Magazine|author=Alex Bradley|date=December 15, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215115010/https://upsetmagazine.com/features/mayday-parade-interview-dec21|archivedate=December 15, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2023}} Initially, recording started out remotely, with the band popping in and out of the studio to record batches of songs in three separate sessions.{{cite magazine|url=https://americansongwriter.com/mayday-parade-release-what-it-means-to-fall-apart-set-to-tour-around-11th-anniversary-of-self-titled-album/|title=Mayday Parade Release 'What It Means to Fall Apart,' Set to Tour Around 11th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album|magazine=American Songwriter|author=Tina Benitez-Eves|access-date=July 1, 2023}}

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On June 22, 2021, the band released the first single "Kids Of Summer", from their upcoming seventh studio album.{{cite web|url=https://bassmagazine.com/mayday-parade-release-new-single-kids-of-summer-listen/|title=Mayday Parade Release New single 'Kids of Summer' (Listen)|website=Bass|date=July 1, 2021|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On August 17, they released the album's second single "Bad At Love".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday-parade-bad-at-love-behind-the-scenes-photos/|title=Mayday Parade offer exclusive behind-the-scenes look at "Bad At Love"|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Augusta Battoclette|date=August 17, 2021|access-date=December 25, 2023}} On September 23, they released a third single titled, "One For The Rocks And One For The Scary", while also announcing their seventh studio album, What It Means to Fall Apart, alongside the album tracklist.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/this-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-mayday-parades-new-album-what-it|title=This is Everything You Need to Know About Mayday Parade's New Album 'What It Means to Fall Apart'|magazine=Rock Sound|author=Jack Rogers|date=September 23, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210923174649/https://rocksound.tv/news/read/this-is-everything-you-need-to-know-about-mayday-parades-new-album-what-it|archivedate=September 23, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2023}} On October 29, they released the fourth single from the album, "Golden Days".{{cite web|title=Golden Days {{!}} Mayday Parade|url=https://uk.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/golden-days-18329644|work=7digital|date=October 29, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701224409/https://uk.7digital.com/artist/mayday-parade/release/golden-days-18329644|archivedate=July 1, 2023|access-date=July 1, 2023}} On November 17, they released "Think Of You" as the fifth and final single from the album.{{cite web|url=https://www.bringthenoiseuk.com/202111/news/video-news-mayday-parade-release-video-for-new-single-think-of-you|title=Video News: Mayday Parade Release Video For New Single 'Think Of You'|website=bringthenoiseuk.com|date=17 November 2021 |access-date=July 1, 2023}} The seventh studio album was released on November 19, 2021.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday-parade-what-it-means-to-fall-apart/|title=Mayday Parade release seventh studio album What It Means To Fall Apart|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Anissa Sanchez|date=November 19, 2021|access-date=July 1, 2023}}

In early 2022, the group embarked on the 11th Anniversary Self-Titled Album Tour across North America, Australia and Europe, with support from Real Friends, As It Is and Those Who Dream.{{cite web|url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/233505/9|title=Mayday Parade To Bring 11th Anniversary Self-Titled Album Tour To UK In Summer 2022|website=Stereoboard|author=Laura Johnson|date=October 26, 2021|access-date=December 25, 2023}} The band released a new track titled, "Losing My Mind" on May 20, 2022.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday-parade-losing-my-mind-2022-tour-dates/|title=Mayday Parade drop "Losing My Mind" ahead of upcoming tour—watch|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Kwase Lane|date=May 20, 2022|access-date=December 25, 2023}} The group performed at the 2022 Sad Summer Festival in July and August,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/sad-summer-fest-2022-waterparks-neck-deep-mayday-parade-state-champs/|title=Sad Summer Fest announces Waterparks, Neck Deep, Mayday Parade, State Champs and more|author=Yasmine Summan|magazine=Alternative Press|date=March 18, 2022|access-date=December 25, 2023}} as well as performing at the When We Were Young Festival in October.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/when-we-were-young-festival-2022-lineup-1286471/|title=When We Were Young Festival Gives Warped Tour a Run for Its Money With Bonkers Lineup|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Larisha Paul|access-date=August 29, 2023}}

On May 5, 2023, the band released a new single titled "More Like a Crash".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday-parade-more-like-a-crash-interview/|title=Mayday Parade on new song "More Like A Crash," touring with Yellowcard, and nostalgia|author=Ali Shutler|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 5, 2023|access-date=December 25, 2023}} According to Sanders, once the group returns to the studio later in the year, they will continue focusing on releasing singles and "work on some of the songs that are different to what people might expect from Mayday Parade." He also added that the band will eventually record a full-length album. On June 30, the group released another single titled "Got Me All Wrong".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mayday-parade-share-new-pop-punk-single-got-me-all-wrong-1234781358/|title=Mayday Parade Meets the Right Person at the Wrong Time on New Single 'Got Me All Wrong'|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Larisha Paul|date=June 30, 2023|access-date=December 25, 2023}} In October 2023, the band announced that they would be joining Simple Plan on their UK tour in February 2024, as well as dropping a new single, "Miracle".{{cite magazine|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/mayday-parade-release-emotive-new-track-miracle|title=Mayday Parade Release Emotive New Track 'Miracle'|website=Rock Sound|author=Teddy Coward|date=October 13, 2023|access-date=December 25, 2023}} In March 2024, the group released a self-titled lo-fi EP, working with producer Less Gravity. According to Bundrick, they "wanted to experiment" with the genre and re-worked some songs the band had previously released.{{cite magazine|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/mayday-parade-announce-new-lo-fi-ep|title=Mayday Parade Announce New Lo-fi EP|magazine=Rock Sound|author=Teddy Coward|date=January 11, 2024|access-date=July 10, 2024}} On July 11, the group released a new single titled "Pretty Good to Feel Something", the lead single from the band's upcoming album.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/mayday-parade-new-song-pretty-good-to-feel-something-1235057228/|title=Mayday Parade Revel in the Bittersweet on 'Pretty Good to Feel Something'|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Maya Georgi|date=July 11, 2024|access-date=July 13, 2024}}

In September 2024, the group covered Disney song Remember Me for A Whole New Sound, a compilation album featuring pop-punk covers of songs from classic Disney films.{{Cite web |last=Bruce |date=2024-09-06 |title=Disney's "A Whole New Sound" Full Album and Yellowcard's "A Whole New World" Video Out Now |url=https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-a-whole-new-sound-full-album-and-yellowcards-a-whole-new-world-video-out-now/ |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=The Walt Disney Company |language=en-US}}

In January 2025, the group announced a three-part album with the first installment, Sweet, released on April 18, 2025.{{cite magazine|url=https://rocksound.tv/news/mayday-parade-announce-3-part-new-album|title=Mayday Parade Announce 3-Part New Album|magazine=Rock Sound|author=James Wilson-Taylor|date=January 10, 2025|access-date=January 18, 2025}} On January 8, the group released the second single from the album "By the Way",{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/mayday-parade-by-the-way-video-watch/|title=Mayday Parade announce new album Sweet|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Neville Hardman|date=January 8, 2025|access-date=January 18, 2025}} which was followed by the announcement of a North American headlining tour Three Cheers for 20 Years on January 14. The tour is set to begin on April 22 and run through June 6 with support from Microwave, Grayscale, and Like Roses.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.melodicmag.com/2025/01/15/mayday-parade-announces-three-cheers-for-twenty-years-tour-and-new-album-trilogy/|title=Mayday Parade announces 'Three Cheers for Twenty Years' tour and new album trilogy|magazine=Melodic|author=Mikaila Storrs|date=January 15, 2025|access-date=January 18, 2025}} The following month, the band extended the Three Cheers tour to Australia, with dates announced for September 2025 with Jack's Mannequin and The Home Team.{{cite web |last1=Varvaris |first1=Mary |title=Mayday Parade Plot 'Three Cheers For 20 Years' 2025 Australian Tour |url=https://themusic.com.au/news/mayday-parade-plot-three-cheers-for-20-years-2025-australian-tour/i7sxn56BgIM/17-02-25 |website=theMusic.com.au |access-date=20 February 2025}}

Mayday Parade's musical style has been described as pop-punk,{{cite web|title=Mayday Parade – Mayday Parade|url=http://sputnikmusic.com/review/46003/Mayday-Parade-Mayday-Parade/|work=Sputnikmusic|access-date=January 29, 2012|author=Davey Boy|date=10 October 2011|quote=Elsewhere, the quintet's pop-punk roots are rediscovered...}}{{cite web|first=Troy|last=Smith|url=https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/10/mayday_parade_celebrates_10_ye.html|title=Mayday Parade celebrates 10 years with headlining run on Alternative Press Tour|publisher=Cleveland|date=October 20, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2018}}{{cite web|first=Shawn|last=Lealos|url=https://www.axs.com/mayday-parade-coming-to-dallas-for-so-what-music-festival-in-2017-111347|title=Mayday Parade coming to Dallas for 'So What?! Music Festival' in 2017|publisher=Axs|date=December 9, 2016|access-date=May 28, 2018}} pop rock,{{cite web|first=Allison|last=Kridle|url=https://www.fsunews.com/story/life/2015/09/02/mayday-parade-october/71587516/|title=It's a Mayday Parade in October|publisher=FSUNews|date=September 2, 2015|access-date=May 15, 2018}} alternative rock,{{cite web|first=Jana|last=Angeles|url=http://www.theaureview.com/interviews/derek-sanders-of-mayday-parade-usa-reflects-on-bands-journey-tour-life-and-more|title=the AU interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade (USA) reflects on Band's Journey, Tour Life Aan More|publisher=The AU Review|date=March 19, 2015|access-date=May 20, 2018}}{{cite web|first=Harry|last=Sayer|url=https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2016/07/27/alt-rock-band-mayday-parade-will-kick-off-new-tour-in-orlando-this-fall?media=AMP+HTML|title=Alt-rock band Mayday Parade will kick off new tour in Orlando this fall|publisher=Orlando Weekly|date=July 27, 2016|access-date=May 15, 2018}} emo pop,Pearlman 2015, p. 86{{cite web|first=Corey|last=Apar|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mayday-parade-mn0000916783/biography|title=Mayday Parade Bio|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=December 8, 2017}} emo,{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-emo-powerhouse-mayday-parades-tender-new-single-20151001|title=Hear Emo Powerhouse Mayday Parade's Tender New Single|magazine=Rolling Stone|author=Shteamer, Hank |date=October 1, 2015|access-date=October 30, 2015}} and rock. A Lesson in Romantics has been described as pop-punk{{cite web|title=Mayday Parade A Lesson In Romantics|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/28527/Mayday-Parade-A-Lesson-In-Romantics/|work=Sputnikmusic|author=Knott, Adam |date=December 29, 2008 |access-date=September 11, 2015}} and emo.{{Cite web |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/the-25-greatest-emo-albums-ever/ |title=The 25 Greatest Emo Albums Ever - Kerrang |access-date=2020-07-25 |archive-date=2020-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602230605/https://www.kerrang.com/features/the-25-greatest-emo-albums-ever/|url-status=live}} Anywhere but Here has been described as pop-punk{{cite web|title=Mayday Parade – Anywhere But Here (album review) |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/32952/Mayday-Parade-Anywhere-But-Here/|work=Sputnikmusic|author=Knott, Adam |date=October 19, 2009|access-date=September 11, 2015}} and pop rock.{{cite web|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1379152|archive-url=https://archive.today/20091019090556/http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1379152|title=Mayday Parade – Anywhere but Here – Album Review|work=AbsolutePunk.net|author=Aaron, Jeremy|date=October 16, 2009|archive-date=October 19, 2009|access-date=September 11, 2015}} Mayday Parade has been described as pop-punk{{cite web|url=http://www.popmatters.com/feature/152136-the-best-pop-punk-of-2011/P1/|title=The Best Pop-Punk of 2011|work=PopMatters|author=Hauck, Kiel|page=1|date=December 14, 2011|access-date=September 11, 2015}} and pop rock.{{cite web|first=Drew |last=Beringer|title=Mayday Parade – Mayday Parade – Album Review|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2472662|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|access-date=September 11, 2015}} Monsters in the Closet has been described as pop-punk,{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/monsters-in-the-closet-mw0002565444|title=Monsters in the Closet – Mayday Parade – Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards – AllMusic|author=James Christopher Monger|work=AllMusic|access-date=September 11, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://renownedforsound.com/index.php/album-review-mayday-parade-monsters-in-the-closet/|title=Renowned for Sound – Album Review: Mayday Parade – Monsters In The Closet|date=23 October 2013|work=renownedforsound.com|access-date=September 11, 2015}} pop rock{{cite web|last=Beringer|first=Drew |title=Mayday Parade – Monsters in the Closet – Album Review|url=http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=3468451|publisher=AbsolutePunk.net|access-date=September 11, 2015}} and rock.{{cite web|url=http://www.iowastatedaily.com/ames247/music/album_reviews/article_c8f8c990-35bf-11e3-a469-0019bb2963f4.html|title=Monsters Album Review: Mayday Parade's 'Monsters in the Closet' {{!}} Album Reviews|work=Iowa State Daily|author=McGinity, Maggie |date=October 17, 2013|access-date=October 15, 2015}} Black Lines has been described as emo,{{cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/music/albumreviews/2015/10/12/mayday-parade-black-lines-mark-beresford/|title=Mayday Parade Black Lines |work=theMusic |author=Beresford, Mark |date=October 12, 2015 |access-date=October 30, 2015}} emo pop, pop-punk,{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/mayday_parade/black_lines/index.html?no_takeover |title=Black Lines Review {{!}} Mayday Parade {{!}} Compact Discs {{!}} Reviews |work=Ultimate Guitar Archive |author=UG Team |date=October 23, 2015 |access-date=October 30, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015658/https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/compact_discs/mayday_parade/black_lines/index.html?no_takeover |archive-date=November 17, 2015 }} and rock.{{cite web|url=http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/Review/511|title=Album Review of Black Lines by Mayday Parade|work=Alternative Addiction|access-date=October 15, 2015}}

After Jason Lancaster parted ways, he formed a new band called Go Radio on which he released two EP's and two studio albums. The band broke up on October 7, 2013. A few months later, he announced that he would release solo music, having released a song on a Fearless Records compilation, and a solo album called As You Are{{cite web|author=Rock Sound |url=http://www.rocksound.tv/news/article/jason-lancaster-ex-go-radio-mayday-parade-launches-indiegogo-campaign |title=Jason Lancaster (Ex-Go Radio / Mayday Parade) Launches Indiegogo Campaign – News – Rock Sound Magazine |publisher=Rocksound.tv |date=2014-05-23 |access-date=June 18, 2014}} released in June 2014.{{cite web|last=Zarrillo |first=Zack |url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/82730861225/jason-lancaster-announces-solo-album-release-date |title=Jason Lancaster Announces Solo Album Release Date |publisher=PropertyOfZack |date=2014-04-14 |access-date=June 18, 2014}}

In 2012, guitarist and bassist Brooks Betts and Jeremy Lenzo respectively announced their band Truth or Consequence. The band consists of Betts on vocals, guitar, drums, pedal steel and banjo, Lenzo on bass and vocals, and Alexandra Kees on violin and vocals; studio members include Lee Dyess on cello and Mayday Parade's lead singer Derek Sanders on piano. The band released their debut EP titled Second Fiddle on December 25, 2013.{{cite web|author=Truth or ConsequenceInfoTijdlijnInfo |url=https://www.facebook.com/TruthOrConsequenceBand/info |title=Truth or Consequence – Info |publisher=Facebook |access-date=June 18, 2014}}Wikipedia:SPS

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Current members

• Derek Sanders – lead vocals, piano, additional guitar (2005–present)
• Alex Garcia – lead guitar (2005–present)
• Brooks Betts – rhythm guitar (2005–present), lead guitar (2005–2007)
• Jeremy Lenzo – bass guitar, backing vocals and co-lead vocals (2005–present)
• Jake Bundrick – drums, percussion (2005–present), backing vocals and co-lead vocals (2007–present)

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Former members

• Jason Lancaster – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2005–2007)

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{{See also|List of songs recorded by Mayday Parade}}

• A Lesson in Romantics (2007)
• Anywhere but Here (2009)
• Mayday Parade (2011)
• Monsters in the Closet (2013)
• Black Lines (2015)
• Sunnyland (2018)
• What It Means to Fall Apart (2021)
• Sweet (2025)

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• {{cite journal|editor1-last=Bird|editor1-first=Ryan|last=Pearlman|first=Mischa|title=Reviews|journal=Rock Sound|date=October 2015|issue=205|publisher=Freeway Press Inc.|location=London|issn=1465-0185|ref=none}}

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• {{cite web|url=http://www.maydayparade.com/|title=Mayday Parade | Out Of Here out now|website=maydayparade.com|access-date=December 11, 2020}}

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