The band also quotes the following musical influences: Cursive, My Bloody Valentine, Nirvana, Radiohead, Elliott Smith, Queens of the Stone Age, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Idlewild, Björk, and Kate Bush.
[1] Formed in 2006, the band was composed of Owen Brinley (vocals/guitar), Lindsay Wilson (cello), James Field (drums) and Rory O'Hara (bass).
This was followed by a limited-edition 7" vinyl single featuring an early version of the track "Shadow Committee", released through Dance to the Radio in October 2007.
The band announced in July 2010 that after a final tour and EP, they would disband due to financial reasons, as well as members living in different cities.
Brinley now performs as Department M (often written as Dept.M) and has released two albums, a self-titled debut on Fierce Panda and follow up 'Deep Control' on Hide & Seek records.