[1] The band signed with independent record label We Are Triumphant in June 2012,[2] before releasing their debut EP Rain in July in September that year.

[4] Pinky Swear Records also issued the Rain in July and A History of Bad Decisions EPs together as a double 12" vinyl compilation on the same day.

[5] After signing with Hopeless Records in August 2013,[6] Neck Deep released their full-length debut album Wishful Thinking in January 2014.

[14] In 2015, the band contributed covers of Funeral for a Friend's "Juneau" and Blink-182's "Don't Tell Me It's Over" to compilations released by Rock Sound and Kerrang!

[19][20] Days after the album's release, Roberts left the band when accusations of "misconduct with underage girls" were levelled at the guitarist (as well as other members of the group).