Secrets was formed from ex-A City Serene members Xander Bourgeois, Marc Koch, Joe English, and Michael Sherman. However, the original lineup dispersed after they were involved in a serious car accident, which left one member in a coma. They reformed as Secrets in 2010 and added Richard Rogers as their clean vocalist and rhythm guitarist. The band was quickly signed to Rise Records imprint, Velocity Records. Though they initially planned to release an EP, the band went ahead with a full-length album, The Ascent (2012). This album was produced by Tom Denney, formerly of A Day to Remember.Kam, Chee (January 15, 2012). "SECRETS Release Debut LP 'The Ascent' on Tuesday", Puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved December 27, 2012.
