Description
Pennsylvania easycore 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. Their second album for the label, 'Plus Ultra', was released in 2019; it saw the band expand their sound, on both a basic songwriting level and by way of adding new musical elements, including ukulele, saxophone, and touches of electronica. 'Plus Ultra' also featured a slew of guests, such as Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills), Rory Rodriguez (Dayseeker), and their first female guest Lexxe.