[1] The group was founded by drummer Matt Shane and keyboardist Graham Van Pelt.

[5] Van Pelt and Shane moved into a loft space dubbed the Electric Tractor with other musician friends, and recorded the band's initial songs there.

Caila Thompson-Hannant, of Miracle Fortress, Shapes and Sizes and Mozart's Sister, was recruited as a bass player and singer.

[12] Shortly thereafter, Matt Shane went on to pursue a fine arts career, and was replaced by Greg Napier, of Special Noise.

[15] Since the release of Family, the band have toured with Franz Ferdinand, Ratatat, Stars, You Say Party!