Later in 2004 they sent a rough demo of "Trampoline" to national youth radio station, Triple J, which was accompanied by a hand-written biography and press release. They had recorded it as an 8-track recording using two cheap microphones in Patterson's shed; it received high rotation on the station. Mathieson described the single as "a kinetic pop mantra where Hodgson skewers alternative rock's predilection for sultry female vocalists." "Trampoline" was used for a Just Jeans "Shortcuts" TV ad. During 2004 they toured supporting Rocket Science, the Tremors, TISM and then Regurgitator. The were signed to Dew Process and released "The Ouch. The Touch.". Kathryn Kernohan of "FasterLouder" felt it was "a perfect taster... you couldn't ask for a stronger selection of tracks. It gives an indication of how good you'd be live, and it leaves me hanging out for an album." "The Ouch. The Touch" peaked in the top 100 on the ARIA Singles Chart.