In the summer of 2008 5 kids came together to launch the pop punk band Breaking Ground, with Owen Dube on drums and Keegan Fike on guitar. Later that year the alternative rock band Svens Hot Date was formed featuring bassist Scott Fortin and Adam Simard on guitar. Both bands however, broke up. After many months of searching for a singer, rhythm guitarist and a bassist, Keegan and Owen decided Scott and Adam fit the bill. The 4 guys chose Keegan to sing and the Incandescents were formed.