These Atlanta pop punkers have known each other for 15 years, though they' ve only been in a band together since 2003.
Their debut was recorded at the legendary Tree Sound Studio in Georgia, the same studio used by Jimmy Eat World and Outkast.
The band recorded their debut, "Chroma," in three weeks.
Singer Will Pugh says the best part of his band is being able to see the country.
Song "The Minstrel's Prayer" features 68 different tracks of drums. Find all your favorite Cartel ringtones and Cartel realtones below.