Pennsylvania pop punk outfit Carousel Kings were formed by singer David Alexander in the city of Lancaster. Influenced by the city’s metal scene but with an ear for pop melodies, Alexander and his crew melded tuneful songwriting with hardcore and pop-punk and soon signed with hometown label CI Records. The band’s lineup shuffled frequently over the years before Alexander recruited core members Will Barovick on guitar, Cody Williams on bass, and Danny Wilkins on drums and went on to sign with Victory Records.