Hodgson discovered her singing voice at a karaoke bar, where she performed "A Whole New World" (from "Aladdin"). According to Patterson the rendition "was less than stellar". The three were watching "rage" in 2002 when they decided to form a group. After several rehearsals Hodgson, with her then-boyfriend, travelled to Scotland for a year where they planned a two-piece band, Prix Divers. Hodgson, Patterson and Skyring kept in contact and swapped ideas for songs. Patterson and Skyring each played in bands, Zombie Crime Boss and Clifton, as well as forming short-lived groups together or with others.