Beloved emo trailblazers Mayday Parade return with Sad, the highly anticipated second chapter of their three-part album trilogy celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary. Following this spring’s Sweet, and ahead of the final installment due in 2026, Sad marks a milestone moment: the band’s first self-released project since their 2006 debut EP Tales Told By Dead Friends.

This week’s New Noise (12/09) roundup is stacked with genre-defying releases and unexpected comebacks. Chase Atlantic dive deeper into their dark, hypnotic alt-R&B lane with a sleek new single, while Demi Lovato continues her return to pure pop, delivering a polished, infectious track. Limp Bizkit crash back onto the scene with a chaotic blend of nostalgia and nu-metal energy, and Twenty One Pilots drop a cryptic, emotionally layered track that pushes their narrative further into uncharted territory.

Mayday Parade continue their 20th anniversary celebrations with the release of ‘One Day At A Time’, a heartfelt new single from their upcoming project SAD - the second installment of their three-part album series, arriving 3 October 2025.