Written by Brooke Champine

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Mayday Parade vocalist Derek Sanders has announced a solo five-song EP entitled My Rock And Roll Heart, set to be released through Rise Records. 

The EP, featuring 5 stripped back cover songs of bands such as Jimmy Eat World and Something Corporate, will be released this Valentine’s Day, February 14th. The songs that he chose to cover were ones that fueled his love for music, and that he grew up listening to. 

Track listing is as follows:

1. “But Lauren” (Goodbye Love)

2. “Rocks Tonic Juice Magic” (Saves the Day)

3. “A Praise Chorus” (Jimmy Eat World)

4. “Punk Rock Princess” (Something Corporate)

5. “August In Bethany” (The Juliana Theory)

Sanders cover of “A Praise Chorus” by Jimmy Eat World, can be listened to below.

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You can view merchandise bundles and preorder the EP here.

There are also a few upcoming solo tour dates where you can see Sanders perform. Check those out below, and get tickets through our Show Directory page.

02/15 – Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub

02/16 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl

02/17 – Nashville, TN @ The High Watt

Cover image by Lupe Bustos.