started as the solo recording project of J. Kirk Pleasant, a musician with extensive connections to the Elephant 6 Collective.
His own albums have featured contributions from musicians like Scott Spillane (Neutral Milk Hotel, the Gerbils), Jeremy Barnes (Neutral Milk Hotel, A Hawk and a Hacksaw), John D'Azzo (the Gerbils), as well as Peter Erchick, Eric Harris, and John Fernandes (all of the Olivia Tremor Control).
Early in 2007, Pleasant announced that what had begun as a solo project would expand into a four-piece band, geared towards a poppier, more guitar driven sound.
The band featured Pleasant (vocals and guitar), Nathan Matthews (bass), Lee-Ann Sheel (drums), and Shinobu Hata (keyboards).
released two full-length albums, as well as four 7-inch singles, a CDR of live recordings, and a cassette EP: Notes from Undersound.