They formed in 1999 with Jamie Behar, Matt Smith, and Steven Roche, all former Saetia members.

The band was known for incorporating elements of hardcore punk, emo, and math rock, and they were heavily influenced by jazz, reggae, and ska.

Their 2003 debut The Heat Death of the Universe was named as the 84th-best album released in the 2000s by Sputnikmusic.

[3] Steven Roche owns and operates Permanent Hearing Damage Recording Studios in Philadelphia.

Members of the band have gone on to play in groups such as Yo Man, Go!, Ampere, and Ordinary Lives.