These Kids Wear Crowns

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These Kids Wear Crowns
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Background information
Also known asTKWC
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OriginChilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
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GenresPower pop, pop rock, rock
Years active2009–present
LabelTemplate:Pluralize from textCapitol Records/EMI
MembersAlex Johnson
Alan Poettcker
Matt Vink
Josh Mitchinson
Josh "Gypsy" McDaniel
Past membersJoe Porter

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These Kids Wear Crowns is a Canadian power pop and pop-rock band, formed in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.[1] They were "discovered" on MuchMusic's disBand and signed to a contract with Capitol Records/EMI.[2] They have performed with acts such as Hedley, Faber Drive, Forever the Sickest Kids, Good Charlotte, and Lights. They re-issued their self-titled EP on August 31, 2010, originally released in 2009.

In the fall of 2010, These Kids Wear Crowns returned to the studio to record their full-length album, entitled Jumpstart, which was released on March 1, 2011. The album features the singles "Break it Up" and "Jumpstart" and a cover of the Whitney Houston song "I Wanna Dance With Somebody", the latter two were certified Gold by Music Canada. Their second album Still Having Fun was released on November 17, 2015.

History

2009–2010: Early years

Founding members Alan Poettcker and Alex Johnson.

Alex Johnson and Alan Poettcker knew each other from high school, where they wrote songs together.[3] Originally forming the band, Goodnight Medic along with Matt Vink, the group placed in the top 10 of the 2008 Fox Seeds contest, but broke up in February 2009, via a Facebook announcement, stating "We will be back again in the form of something great and new."[4] Alex, Alan, and Matt formed a new group called These Kids Wear Crowns, recruiting guitarist Joe Porter and drummer Josh Mitchinson.[4] In the summer of 2009, the band recorded their first EP, recorded and produced by Steve Klassen, at the Sound Suite in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The EP was released on September 11, 2009.[4] In the fall of 2009, the band went on a cross-Canada tour with fellow Vancouver-area band A Trophy Life.[4] During this tour, they received news that they were selected to appear on MuchMusic's disBand in Toronto, Ontario.[5] Needing a second guitarist, they recruited A Trophy Life's guitarist Joshua "Gypsy" McDaniel.[6]

Appearing on the second season of disBand,[7][8] they received a "thumbs up" on the show, earning a major label record deal with Capitol Records/EMI Music Canada.[9] The band also gained interest from TQ Management and SL Feldman, eventually signing with both agencies.[10] In early 2010, they traveled to Dallas, Texas, to record tracks for their then-upcoming debut album with producer Geoff Rockwell.[10] In April 2010, they shot their video for "Break it Up".[11] In May 2010, they were the opening act for the Western Canadian leg of Faber Drive's Can't Keep a Secret Tour, alongside Jesse Labelle and The Latency.[12] In June 2010, they headlined their own tour dubbed "The Not Really a Tour Tour" with shows in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. In August 2010, it was announced that they would join Hedley on their The Show Must Go on the Road Tour, alongside Lights and San Sebastian, during September 2010.[13] On August 31, 2010, their self-titled EP was reissued. The band worked with producer Mark Needham and the remastered EP features a new track, an acoustic version of "Break it Up" and an electro remix of "Holding On".[14] The group's EP debuted at No. 141 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[15]

Performing in June 2011

2010–2013: Jumpstart

In August 2010, they began recording their debut full-length album Jumpstart, with producer Garth Richardson.[14] On August 17, the band released "Break it Up" digitally as the album's first single.[16] A music video for the single premiered on MuchMusic the following day, after an episode of disBand.[14][17] The song also debuted at No. 60 on the Canadian Hot 100.[18] On November 30, 2010, they released their original Christmas track "Red White and You" as an iTunes exclusive single.[19] They performed at CityTV's New Year's Eve Bash at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, in December 2010.[20]

Jumpstart was released on March 1, 2011.[21] The album peaked at No. 31 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[22] The title track was released on March 7, as the second single from the album.[23] A music video for the song was also released.[24] It peaked at No. 44 on the Canadian Hot 100.[25] In March and April 2011, These Kids Wear Crowns did a Canada-wide tour with Fefe Dobson.[26] In May/June 2011, These Kids Wear Crowns did their first overseas performances in Singapore at Music Matters alongside Simple Plan.

In the summer of 2011, These Kids Wear Crowns are touring across Canada once again performing at various festivals across the country. "Jumpstart" was released as a single in Australia in July 2011, where the song found success in the country.[27] The song reached No. 17 on the Australian Singles Chart and was certified 2× Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association.[28] In 2011, These Kids Wear Crowns toured Australia.

In December 2011, These Kids Wear Crowns went overseas to Singapore again to perform on December 31, 2011 for 2012 Marina Bay Countown.

They will also be touring Canada with All Time Low, Marianas Trench, and Simple Plan.

These Kids Wear Crowns will be appearing on the Soundwave Festival 2012.

2014–2019: Still Having Fun

In January 2015, singer Alexander Johnson announced he would be running for Parliament as a member of the Libertarian Party of Canada for the riding of Chilliwack-Hope.

The band is currently in the process of recording their second album.[29]

On November 17, 2015, These Kids Wear Crowns released their second studio album, the rock-oriented Still Having Fun, preceded by the single "The Best Is Yet To Come".

Band members

Current

  • Alexander Johnson – lead vocals (2009–present)
  • Alan Poettcker – bass, vocals (2009–present)
  • Matt Vink – keyboards, backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Joshua "Gypsy" McDaniel – guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
  • Josh Mitchinson – drums (2009–present)

Former

  • Joe Porter – guitar, backing vocals (2009–2024; his death)

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[22]
Jumpstart 31
Still Having Fun
  • Released: November 17, 2015[31]
  • Label: EMI Canada/Capitol
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
CAN
[15]
These Kids Wear Crowns[A]
  • Released: September 11, 2009[33]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download
 141

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
CAN
[25] 		CAN
CHR
[34] 		CAN
HAC
[35] 		AUS
[36]
"Break It Up"[37] 2010 60 20 28 — Jumpstart
"Jumpstart"[38] 2011 44 19 35 17
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"[40] 30 14 41 51
"Love This City"[42] 2014 — — — — rowspan="2" Template:Non-album singles
"Kiss"[43] 2016 — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
Title Year Album
"Red White and You"[44] 2010 Non-album promotional single
"Lifetime"[45] 2011 Jumpstart
"This Party Never Stops"[46] 2012

Music videos

Title Year Director(s)
"Break it Up" 2010 Elvis Prusic[47]
"Jumpstart" 2011 Colin Minihan
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody"
"Lifetime" Template:Screen reader-only
"This Party Never Stops" 2012
"Love This City" 2014

Notes

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  1. ^ The EP was re-issued on August 31, 2010, via EMI Canada/Capitol Records.[32]

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  36. ^ Australian chart peaks:
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