We the Kings

We the Kings is a powerpop band formed in 2003 from Bradenton, Florida, currently signed to record label S-Curve Records.[2] The group released their self-titled full-length debut album in 2007, which peaked at #151 on the Billboard 200. Their second full-length album, Smile Kid, was released in December 2009, and the band has since completed a variety of tours. We the Kings also host their own miniature series of webisodes, entitled "The King's Carriage", detailing life on their tour bus.We the Kings formed in 2003, while all four members—singer/guitarist Travis Clark, guitarist Hunter Thomsen, bassist Drew Thomsen, and drummer Danny Duncan—were attending high school. The group has been friends since childhood, and the group's name is derived from their junior high school's name "King Middle School." They were and are still friends with the famous YouTuber Charles Trippy.[3] Under the guidance of manager Bret Disend, the quartet placed a number of their songs on the social networking site Purevolume in 2007 to gain publicity. Shortly after, the group signed to S-Curve Records, a New York-based imprint of EMI Records.

On May 3, 2008, We the Kings appeared on CBS's The Early Show to perform "Check Yes Juliet" and "Skyway Avenue."[4] Around this time they were also featured on MTV's Spring Break '08.[5] Finally, the band performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 27, 2008 and performed the single "Check Yes Juliet".[6] They also hosted Radio Disney on August 20, 2008. [7] They also appeared on Friday Night Premiere on MTV. The song "Check Yes Juliet" is included in Lego Rock Band[8] In summer 2008, We the Kings were featured in Alternative Press Magazine. They were also featured on the cover of Substream Music Press magazine, issue 10, along with the band Alesana. They have also appeared in Kerrang! (Issue 1227) and UK magazine Black Velvet (issue 61). Their Black Velvet interview is based on the bands tweeting. On February 8, 2010, the group appeared as guests on the second season of MTV's Silent Library.

In November 2009, drummer Danny Duncan and bassist Drew Thomsen were interviewed on their tour bus by LiveStarringYou.com. When asked about his post-music plans, Danny said he wanted to "open a pizzeria that specializes in making guacamole on the spot."

On December 8, 2009, the band released their second full-length album entitled Smile Kid, featuring the singles "We'll Be a Dream" featuring Demi Lovato, and "Heaven Can Wait."

On November 5, 2010, the band announced that they would be entering the studio to record their third upcoming studio album. They are currently in the New York City studio in preparation to record.

On December 5, 2010, rumors surfaced on the internet stating that there might be a possible collaboration of the band with fellow Floridians pop rock band Mine, All Mine, on the band's upcoming third studio album. This however, hasn't been confirmed.

On April 8, 2011, the band premiered their new single "Friday Is Forever" from the upcoming third studio album on AOL. Then David Estrada join the band as bassist and back up vocals

Members

    * Travis Clark – lead vocals, guitar, piano
    * Hunter Thomsen – lead guitar
    * Drew Thomsen – bass guitar
    * Danny Duncan – drums