Following the dissolution of Dan Brown and Jack Spence’s previous band, the pair began playing with local friends Liam Cromby, Rickie Bloom, and Tom Whittaker in 2007 under the name Dead But Still Dreaming.

[2][3] The band re-released Cutting Our Teeth in October 2010 as a deluxe edition with a second disc, featuring their limited-edition debut EP and four unheard tracks, which received positive feedback from critics.

Under new management,[11] the band recorded their fourth album, ARK, in the summer of 2014 and released a teaser single at the end of the year.

[12] They recorded a BBC Live Lounge session and played an acoustic version of the track along with a cover of London Grammar's 'Hey Now,'[13] which led to BMG/Infectious signing the band.

In the rehearsal studio we found the energy was still there - it honestly felt better than ever - and that’s why we’ve decided to get back on stage together; to connect, share and celebrate We Are The Ocean" On 15 July 2022, the band issued a statement on Facebook about their reunion.