Pocket Venus split in 2003 during negotiations with major record labels, the band cited musical and personal differences as the reason for the break-up.
Keyboardist Dave Robinson joined shortly after but the line-up changed again in 2000 when drummer Mark Roberts left the band to be replaced by Pete Ryan.
The band had become disillusioned and disheartened by the music industry, so in order to save their friendships and personal relationships they went their separate ways.
In December 2010, Yates, Algieri and Robinson were joined by Chris Ryan on lead guitar and John "Hargi" Hargest on drums for a low key gig in North Wales announcing the band's return.
Pocket Venus played at many of the more infamous London venues including the Garage in Highbury, The Water Rats in St Pancras and The Bull And Gate in Kentish Town.
Later the band performed an acoustic set with Chris Helme of The Seahorses and supported Ultrasound at the launch of their new album at the Borderline Club, in Soho, and again in Llandudno on 14 December 2012.