The band unveiled their first offering via a rudimentary website, which featured a live rehearsal clip of their debut single "Vanity Kills".
Initial tour dates were revealed for their debut shows in September 2009, alongside a second live rehearsal video of their future single "Hollywood".
[6] The band unveiled their video for debut single "Vanity Kills" on YouTube on 11 November 2009, along with a new download for their member's club called "Mellotron Boogie No 3" which was explained by Jon to be an instrumental he was working on around the time came together and that he "liked the odd combination of notes that make up the melody and i'm pretty sure that one day it'll find it's [sic] way somewhere that makes a bit of sense" but stating "in the meantime it is what it is!".
[7] This would later go on to form the basis of the Fratellis' song "Rosanna" from their fourth album, Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied.
The band will play live in the Kilmarnock Grand Hall on 22 May 2010 as one of the main headliners of the night to celebrate the refurbishment of the music venue in the town.
Other acts booked for the festival include, Dizzee Rascal, Roxy Music, Grace Jones and Hot Chip.