Deerhoof was signed to Kill Rock Stars in 1995. The band released its first album on the label, "The Man, the King, the Girl" in 1997. In 1998, Kelly Goode joined the band to play keyboard. She left in 1999. The band's fourth album was released by 5 Rue Christine and Kill Rock Stars. In 2001, Chris Cohen became a guitarist for the band. On September 4, 2012, Deerhoof released their 11th studio album, "Breakup Song", on Polyvinyl Records. 