 Dutch Excelsior Recordings, home of Johan, Daryll-Ann and GEM, signed the band immediately.El Pino & the Volunteers played at Club 3voor12 that February, recorded an Apers song for a tribute album in March, and performed at Motel Mozaique in April.And, in May, the band performed at the 10th anniversary party of Excelsior Recordings, together with several of their labelmates.