American emo/pop/punk rock band Mayday Parade is coming to Manila on October 27, 2023, for a one-night concert at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. The concert is produced by PULP Live World.

Formed in Tallahassee, Florida in 2005, Mayday Parade has made a name for themselves in the pop rock scene. Over the years, they have released multiple hit songs that have resonated with fans all over the world, including “Somebody That I Used To Know,” “Jamie All Over,” “Tales Told By Dead Friends,” and “Out Of Here.” 

The band’s lineup consists of lead vocalist Derek Sanders, guitarists Brooks Betts and Alex Garcia, bassist Jeremy Lenzo, and drummer Jake Bundrick. 

Mayday Parade has released seven studio albums to date, with “What It Means To Fall Apart” being their latest one. The album, which was released on Nov. 19, 2021, features twelve tracks that tackle themes such as heartbreak, loss, and hope. 

The band shared that they took a more introspective and experimental approach to songwriting for this album, which resulted in a more personal and raw sound.

“I’m super proud of the album. It’s another step forward for us and for me. My goal with our new music is to build upon what we’ve established as our sound, our feeling as a band and also build on top of that and go into some new places as well, and try out new things and experiments. I think this album accomplishes that pretty well,” shared Mayday Parade’s Derek Sanders.

Mayday Parade has a loyal following in the Philippines. The band  has performed for massive crowds at the Samsung Hall at SM Aura Premier in 2016, and  at the New Frontier Theater (formerly known as KIA Theatre) in 2017 . 

“Mayday Parade Live in Manila 2023” tickets are available via TicketNet outlets nationwide and online, with prices that range from Php2,000 to Php8,500.

Written by Angelica Cruz

Edited by Pauline Bolaños

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