We The Kings, an alternative pop-rock band from Bradenton Florida are gearing up for the release of their self-titled CD, which is due out on October 2 (S-Curve Records). In addition to a strong presence on MySpace, earlier this year the band topped Purevolume.com’s charts.
Ranging in ages from 18-22, Travis Clark (vocals/guitar), Hunter Thomsen (guitar, backing vocals), Drew Thomsen (bass) and Danny Duncan (drums), took their name from King Middle School, where all four band members attended.
In 2007, the band inked a deal with S-Curve Records and went into the studio to create their debut album. The album was produced by S*A*M and Sluggo (Gym Class Heroes, Cobra Starship) and mixed by Lou Giordano (Plain White T’s, Taking Back Sunday) and Tom Lord-Alge (Fall Out Boy, Blink-182).
On their debut, the Florida natives embrace their upbringing showing all sorts of love for Bradenton on their self-titled disc. Songs such as “Skyway Avenue,” August Is Over,” and “This Is Our Town” speak directly to Bradenton locales and the culture of the resort community. Guitarist Hunter Thomsen even proudly sports a tattoo of the Sunshine State on his chest.
“We really just wanted to reflect on how much our hometown means to us, how it sculpted us and, even beyond the band, how long we’ve all been together,” says singer/guitarist/songwriter Travis Clark.
The band are currently touring with Valenica, and later this month they will hit the road with Boys Like Girls, and All Time Low.
**Check out what the press has to say about We The Kings**
“This album is overflowing with catchy hooks and the vigor of this album cannot be ignored. If you are thirsty for your next pop-rock fix We The Kings are more satisfying than Gatorade.”
Emotionalpunk.com
“We The Kings songs have short, sharp bursts of pop-rock with hook-filled choruses. Their songs are fun and addictive with a clutch of singalong songs that will have you tapping your foot along in no time. ‘Check Yes Juliet,’ for example will have you singing along with gusto before the end of your first listen.”
Punktastic.com
“We The Kings will be on everyone’s radar in the near future, but I wanted you all to know about them before your friends do. “
Drivenfaroff.com
9 (out of 10)
Skylinepress.net
Tour Itinerary Is As Follows:
All Dates with Boys Like Girls
September 30 Toad’s Place, New Haven, CT
October 1 Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel, Providence, RI
2 Ram’s Head, Baltimore, MD
3 The Norva, Norflok, VA
4 House of Blues, Myrtle Beach, SC
5 Amos Southend, Charlotte, NC
6 Freebird Live, Jacksonville Beach, FL
7 Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
9 House of Blues, Orlando, FL
10 Jannus Landing, St. Petersburg, FL
11 Roxy Theater, Altanta, GA
12 House of Blues, New Orleans, LA
13 Meridian, Houston, TX
14 La Zona Rosa, Austin, TX
16 White Rabbit, San Antonio, TX
17 House of Blues, Dallas, TX
19 The Marquee, Tempe, AZ
20 House of Blues, Anaheim, CA
22 House of Blues, Los Angeles, CA
23 House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
24 House of Blues, San Diego, CA
26 The Warfield, San Francisco, CA
27 Roseland Theater, Portland, OR
28 El Corazon, Seattle, WA
www.myspace.com/wethekings
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