Some of his production, songwriting, and mixing credits include Best Coast, Nikki Lane, FIDLAR, Generationals, Local Natives, Oberhofer, and was one of the founding members of the afro-pop band Fool's Gold, and indie folk-rock group Foreign Born.
[1] Pesacov was also the co-founder of the influential Echo Park-based indie label, White Iris Records, which released over thirty 7" singles, EPs and full-length albums over the course of its four years.
While focusing on classical music theory, Pesacov also played guitar in the jazz ensemble with classmates Kamasi Washington and Miles Mosley.
After high school, Pesacov was awarded a scholarship to study at San Francisco State University, earning a B.A.
After relocating to Los Angeles in 2003, Ariel Rechtshaid joined the band on bass and they self-released their first 12" single ("We Had Pleasure" b/w "Escape"), followed by their debut EP "In the Remote Woods" via Star Time International Records.