the band built a considerable following on youtube posting covers and acoustic performances. the band self released the "nightmare and the cat ep" and soon garnered the attraction of major management companies and labels, signing with in de goot entertainment in 2011 who found them a home at capitol records in 2013. their debut release "simple ep", produced by eric valentine was released on capitol records on september 17, 2013. the band collaborates with artist gary baseman in their artwork and some live performances. they are looking forward to the release of their first lp, also titled "simple", in july 2014. on may 15, 2014 nightmare and the cat performed "undercover" on the late show with david letterman.