Initially, the band was a small project in which the two would dress up in Star Trek style outfits with pipe-cleaner antennae, playing silly songs at kids' birthday parties.
[citation needed] In 1996, the project became more serious, and Bell was joined by high school friends, Timothy and Glenn Maloof.
[2] The quartet developed a unique sound that blends modern indie rock with progressive and psychedelic elements.
In Weezer's down-time, the band released two limited-edition 7" singles: "Osaka Aquabus" (1997) and "TV, Music & Candy" (1998).
In May 2003, the Space Twins independently released their debut album, The End of Imagining, on their own label Raga Drop Records.