Mayday 13 showcases dynamic artistry in music with his sophomore album.
Mount Ephraim, NJ (Jul 26, 2024) - Solo indie-rock artist Mayday 13 makes a mark with his second album, "Cryptograms", released on July 26, 2024. The album includes his most recent single, "Radio Song", and features 10 new tracks that explore all aspects of life, reflecting a range of emotions — joy, sadness, frustration, anger, and fear.
Cover art for Cryptograms
I didn't set out to write about any specific topic or emotion; I simply let each song evolve naturally, inspired by what I was feeling or thinking at the time.
- Mayday 13, Indie-rock artist
Written with raw spontaneity, each track showcases Mayday 13's lyricism and musicality, crafting a mysterious artistic expression within the realm of music.
Back cover of Cryptograms
"Cryptograms" delves into messages hidden in plain sight, with the track listing itself serving as a cryptogram. The song titles cleverly spell out the album name on the back cover — the only spot you'll find it in the concept art or packaging. This intriguing detail is exclusive to those who own the CD, vinyl, or related merch, as the digital version keeps this hidden.
This album is deeply influenced by the Mayday 13's life experiences, showcasing tracks that echo the sounds of Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, Collective Soul, and Live. Additionally, Mayday 13 found inspiration from a variety of other musicians who have left a profound mark on their journey, such as Radiohead, The Killers, and Bruce Springsteen, shaping the overall sound and emotional depth of the project.
About Mayday 13:
Hailing from New Jersey, Mayday 13, the solo project of Brian Hadley, emerged in late 2022. Having spent the last ten plus years in the thriving Philadelphia cover scene, Brian always kept one toe dipped in the vast pool of original music. Pulling inspiration from the likes of David Bowie, Band of Horses, Radiohead, Live, Arcade Fire, M83, Manchester Orchestra and many others, Mayday 13 released his first full length album "Dreaming is easy" in the spring of 2023.
Having achieved some admirable success, he released a follow-up single "Radio Song" in May of 2024, part of Mayday 13's much anticipated sophomore album "Cryptograms" which is now available on all streaming platforms!