They signed to Shock Records/Sing Sing Productions in 2004, and released their debut album, Ambush on all Sides in 2005, produced by Matt Voigt (The Living End, Kiss, Aaliyah).
[1] In January 2006 Rimmer explained their sound to Australian Music Online's interviewer, "Melodic rock is probably the label that comes closest, but it has also been described as progressive and alternative.
"[4] The band toured regularly around Australia, sharing the stage with acts such as Dallas Crane, End Of Fashion, Mandy Kane, Cosmic Nomads and Kisschasy.
[6] TPJ have completed multiple tours of Australia promoting their debut album 'Ambush On All Sides', performing shows throughout Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Mount Hotham.
[8][9] Tenpenny Joke have also been featured regularly on 'Yellowbeat' radio in Tokyo (where Across The Ocean became a most-requested track) and have received airplay in the US, UK, Europe, New Zealand and parts of Asia.