The artwork for Carrousel’s EP, out November 15th. 

At the Toro y Moi show! Wonderful.

Carrousel performing Don’t Panic, live at the Engine Room on August 25, 2011. 

Mutemath’s Paul Meany watching Carrousel’s music video. 

Honored to have Rob on the team.

It’s been an incredible journey for our band. We started meeting in coffee shops back in the spring of 2009, writing up initial plans for what would become Carrousel. They were fun times: we had a lot of ideas—some good, some bad—but the thought of the whole thing is what drove us forward. We were thrilled at the idea of moving to Tallahassee and making a beautiful album that we would be proud of for the rest of our lives. In the process, we learned much about music, recording, the industry, but most importantly, we learned about ourselves.

As we’ve drawn close to the end of a two and a half year project, Brad has come to realize that it is time for him to move on from Carrousel. There were no hard feelings between us in this decision—it just felt like it was supposed to be this way. Brad was a part of the band for the time he was meant to be. He was unbelievably instrumental in bringing our first album into existence, and he will be missed.

Brad’s efforts and contribution to Carrousel will always be greatly appreciated; however, this is by no means the end of the band. Joel will be finishing the album as planned over the next few months and continue to develop the band.

Thanks so much for your continued support; it has meant the world to us. Carrousel’s journey is only beginning.

Carrousel’s music video for our first single, 14.