The band were originally made up of school friends from the North West of England; lyricist and guitarist Alastair Harper, keyboardist Matthew Bergin, bassist Nicholas Boardman and drummer Mark Davies.
Subsequently, long-time Paul Hawkins collaborator Jeremy Walton joined after a string of substitute appearances resulted in his formal ascension into the band's ranks.
Having previously released several homemade EPs, their debut single "Penetrate" came out on I blame the parents, on 8 June 2008.
[3] On 17 June 2012, The Sunday Times named single "Canoe" Hottest Download of the week.
[4] They have played with Jeffrey Lewis, Darwin Deez, Paul Hawkins & The Awkward Silences, David Cronenberg's Wife and Benjamin Shaw.