Dropping Daylight, an American rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, became active in 2001 with original members Sebastian Davin, Rob Burke, and Jacob "Jake" Englund. They initially performed under the name Associated Mess while in junior high school. In 2004, Dropping Daylight was signed by Octone Records and RCA Music, releasing their first EP The Glenwood Sessions (2004). Their debut full-length album, Brace Yourself, was released in 2006, featuring the single "Tell Me", which peaked at number 30 on Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks. The band toured extensively with acts such as Breaking Benjamin and Blue October. Dropping Daylight changed their name to Kidnap Kings and released the album Flashing Lights and Sound in 2010.
