[1] The band was formed in 1995 by Louis Jones, Paul Noble (formerly of Eat) and Ed Grimshaw, and signed to This Way Up records in early 1996.
They recruited former Pale Saints, Parachute Men and Rialto member Colleen Browne on bass guitar 1995–1997.
[1] After the release of their debut EP Autopia the band received positive press and played prestigious support slots and festival appearances, including an arena tour with Blur.
[1] The band had some tabloid fame when singer Louis Jones had a relationship with DJ Zoë Ball.
They were also often namechecked by Jones's friend and media buddy Paul Kaye under his Dennis Pennis alter ego.