Cartel is an American popâpunk band formed in Conyers, Georgia, in 2003, featuring vocalist and bassist Will Pugh, lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, and rhythm guitarist Nic Hudson. The group first gained attention with the EP The Ransom under The Militia Group, followed by the debut album Chroma (Septemberâ¯20â¯2005), which included the singles "Say Anything (Else)" and "Honestly", the latter of which was featured in the film John Tucker Must Die. In 2006 Cartel signed to Epic Records and supported New Found Glory on tour before recording their selfâtitled album Cartel (Augustâ¯21â¯2007) during the MTV experiment Band in a Bubble. The 2009 release Cycles (Octoberâ¯20â¯2009) produced the single "Let's Go" and was supported by tours with All Time Low and Good Charlotte. After a period of lineup changes and a 2013 release of Collider (Marchâ¯26â¯2013), the band continued with acoustic projects and reunion shows, including a 10âyear Chroma tour in 2015. In 2022 the group issued new singles "17" and "The End", and in 2025 announced a reârecorded Chroma for September, marking the 20th anniversary of their debut.
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