[4] During this period the Band embarked on D.I.Y tours along the East Coast, frequenting warehouse type venues in Brooklyn, New York.
As well as publications The Fader, Atrocker, and Spin Magazine with the latter naming Balkans one of the “5 Best New Artists for June”[5] In support of their debut LP, In 2011, Balkans announced a string of tour dates covering the United States and Canada via the band's blog,[6] sharing the stage with Atlas Sound, PS I Love You, Crystal Antlers, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
After a sold out New Year's Eve show in Atlanta, Balkans announced they were "put on hold indefinitely" via their blog.
[7] Woodbury Shortridge joined friend Phil Jones in the band Dog Bite which signed to Carpark Records in 2012.
Dog Bite's album Velvet Changes was released the following year and supported by tours alongside Washed Out and Toro Y Moi.