The band grew in popularity putting them on Alternative Press ‘s 2005 list for “Bands You Need to Know”. They were also named Yahoo! Music ’s winner in the March 2006 “Who’s Next” competition. In April 2006, Cartel signed with Epic Records , then from late 2006 until early 2007 they acted as touring support for New Found Glory with The Early November and Hit The Lights . Progressing from local shows, they kicked off a headlining tour featuring bands Cobra Starship , Boys Like Girls , Quietdrive , New Atlantic , and Permanent Me . On June 8, 2006, Ryan Roberts, the band’s bass player, decided to leave the band. Cartel has noted it was an “amicable” breakup. An old friend of the band, Jeff Lett, joined as a replacement for Roberts.
Signed with Epic Records
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