 The 1,000-strong pressing sold out immediately, and the band also came over to the UK to play some concerts.Significant media attention followed and the band signed a recording contract with Warner Music, and "Beyond The Biosphere" was formally released on the major label in July 1999, and followed by "Maroon" on Atlantic Records in 2000.James then joined his brothers in 2003 for a self-titled release on 679 Recordings.