In their early career, they played in two Battle of the Bands competitions, the second of which they won. After developing a solid fan base in Central Florida, they recorded the "Aardvark" EP and toured in support of it. During this time radio stations picked up the song "Live Through This (Fifteen Stories)" .
Initially, the band competed in two Battle of the Bands events, emerging victorious in the second one. As they built a loyal fan base in Central Florida, they created and released the "Aardvark" EP, which led to a tour to support it. Meanwhile, radio stations started playing their hit song "Live Through This (Fifteen Stories)".