Custom Kings, an Australian folk-pop band originating from Melbourne, Victoria, was founded in 2002 as a solo project by Nick Vorrath. The group initially gained traction with three EPs: Peace (2004), Where Do They Go? (2004), and Merchant Songs (2006). Their debut album, At Sea, was released in October 2007, followed by their second album, Great Escape, in October 2010. Both albums were released under Liberation Music. Custom Kings also toured extensively across Australia and achieved national rotation on Triple J.