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Despite it only month since Mayday Parade announced details of their upcoming album Sunnyland, the wait is nearly over with it being released in nine days time (15th June) via Rise Records. Mayday Parade are set to play a warm up gig at Newcastle’s Riverside this Friday (8th June) before playing at Download Festival the next day,
The band recently released their new single off Sunnyland titled Stay The Same which you can check out below!
We caught up with bassist and backing vocalist Jeremy as he talked about the upcoming release and more!
So how pumped are you for the release of Sunnyland?
Very excited for it to finally be out. We have been working on it for awhile, and I’m ready for everyone to hear it.
Can you tell us something about the album no one else knows?
We were originally going to do an eleven song album. We also discussed the album title Tropical Depression. The album cover is a picture of my front yard. There’s three things for you!
How has the initial release of It’s Hard To Be Religious When Certain People Are… gone down?
So far so good! It’s one of my favorite tracks, and I love the power in the music. I think the song has a nice intensity to it that draws me in, and I hope it does for other listeners as well.
What’s your favourite track from the release?
Probably Piece Of Your Heart, it was a song I pushed for and the last one we decided to record. I think it has a good message and something anyone can relate to.
What was it like signing for Rise Records?
Rise has been really easy to work with, they have been very accommodating in so many ways and have been working really hard on the album release. We are very grateful to be working with them.
If you could work with any band on a new song, who would it be and why?
Maybe All Get Out, or Manchester Orchestra. I like their vibe and think we could do something cool.
How much are you looking forward to Download Festival this weekend?
I’m really excited for Download Fest, it was something on our bucket list, and now we can finally check it off.
Do you find playing at festivals is different to playing live gigs?
Festivals are definitely different then normal tours, they both offer a lot but different thingS from each other. With a normal tour you know the people are there for you, so it’s more intimate. With a festival it’s a little more wild, but that’s the opportunity to make new fans.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
I think it was DC Talk. Their Supernatural album was something I rocked for awhile when it came out.