In 2002, Blackwood was recruited by ex-Frazier Chorus member Kate Holmes to join her duo Technique, replacing singer Xan Tyler for a European tour with Depeche Mode. Shortly afterwards, Holmes and Blackwood decided to write together and formed a new 'anonymous' electropop act CLIEИT. The duo would not have their faces photographed in promotional photos, with Holmes and Blackwood being referred to Client A and Client B. CLIEИT would chart three singles in the UK chart with their biggest, "Pornography" getting to number 22 in 2005.