Drummer Josh Mitchinson found out about the project via MySpace and joined These Kids Wear Crowns as named by Matt. Goodnight Medic 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." Following the departure of Brad and Mark, Alex, Alan, and Matt formed a new group, recruiting guitarist Joe Porter. Shortly after completing that CD, Alex and Alan formed Goodnight Medic along with Matt Vink, Brad Fry and Mark Sawatzky. Following a several year hiatus, in which Alex recorded some tracks as a rapper and Alan continued to hone his producing skills, they recorded a short EP as Goodnight Moon, but it was never released. History Formation and Jumpstart Īlex and Alan knew each other from high school, where they wrote songs together. Joshua "Gypsy" McDaniel - Guitar, backing vocals (2009–present).Joe Porter - Guitar, backing vocals (2009–present).Matt Vink - Keyboards, Synthesisers, backing vocals (2009–present).Alan Poettcker - Bass Guitar, vocals (2009–present).Alexander Johnson - Lead vocals (2009–present).One of the singles released was a cover of the Whitney Houston song " I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" featuring Mexican actress and singer, Eiza González. In Fall 2010, These Kids Wear Crowns returned to the studio to record their full-length album, entitled Jumpstart, which was released on March 1, 2011. They re-issued their EP on August 31, 2010. The band's debut single and music video "Break It Up" debuted at No. 60 on the Canadian Hot 100. They have performed with acts such as Hedley, Faber Drive, Forever the Sickest Kids, Good Charlotte and Lights. They were "discovered" on MuchMusic's disBand and signed to a contract with Capitol Records/ EMI. These Kids Wear Crowns is a six-member Canadian power pop and pop-rock band, formed in 2009 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.
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