After several releases on Flying Nun, and after changing base several times between New Zealand, Germany, and the US, New York City indie label Matador Records signed them for release in the United States, in approximately 1990. The 1992 "The Aim" EP was the band's first official U.S. release, and was released as two separate 7-inch singles in the UK, with both awarded "Single of the Week" by "Melody Maker". The band moved to New York City during the 1993 "Robot World" sessions. The "EIP" EP was released, containing slightly-remixed versions of two "Robot World" tracks and two that would appear on the forthcoming "Vortura". "Vortura" would be followed a year later by "Wammo". In 1999 the band performed in Toronto as part of the Neon Palm Festival.