 In 2003, drummer Jeff Conrad left to join the band Phantom Planet, and was replaced by Kaumyar.In March 2004 guitarist Andy Barr, who had played with Kaumyar before, joined also in 2004.Signed to Atlantic in late 2004 after having opened for Gratitude, Rooney, Phoenix, and Maroon 5, in 2005, the band relocated to New York City to record their debut album at Stratosphere Studios.