[3] After developing their sound in Davis's parents' garage, the band began playing DIY shows in northern Alabama with the addition of Ben Cape and Jacob Hill.
[3] In 2016, the band released Welcome Home Son (also stylized with all caps), which took a darker and more serious tone than previous releases;[3] the album is primarily concerned with the themes of addiction, homelessness, and loss,[7] as all of the band members have experiences battling addiction.
[8][9] The darker tone contrasts with Please Be Nice, which focuses on themes of skating, being in high school, and hanging out in parking lots.
[11] In 2023, the band released Hollow Eyes (again stylized with all caps) which was followed by a tenth-anniversary tour for Please Be Nice.
[12] The band has cited Sunny Day Real Estate, Modest Mouse, Fugazi, Pavement, and Jawbreaker as influences.