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. The band’s first music video “Skyway Avenue,” was just made available on line and has been receiving a tremendous response.
Ranging in ages from 19-22, 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 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.
We The Kings have been touring non-stop and just kicked off a national tour with Boys Like Girls, and All Time Low (tour itinerary is attached).
**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
“Florida band, We The Kings seems primed to blow the fuck up any minute. The band has a propensity to write lyrics that pluck at the heartstrings of Gen Y’ers. Mix that with their hard power-pop sound and you’ve got a band that can’t lose.”
New Times Broward Palm Beach
“This record has one gem right after another.”
The Album Project.com
“Gang-vocals, upbeat guitar hooks, vocal harmonies, driving drums and enough catchiness to warrant a serious worry for the School nurse. Everything is right about We The Kings, they have killer hooks, catchy songs, an album littered with possible singles.”
Die Shellsuit Die!
“We The Kings are one of the few bands these days who actually do pop punk so well that it will even appeal to those who generally aren’t fans of the genre.”
For The Sound.com (4 out of 5)
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
21-22 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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