in october 2011, the group released their first, eponymous ep through small plates records/rocket music. in january 2013, high highs released their debut album "open season" via fine time/sony music. the band toured extensively in support of the album, playing the laneway festival australia in january 2013, and toured throughout the us with vampire weekend, sky ferreira, how to dress well, stars and oh land. on may 30/31, 2013, high highs joined empire of the sun for two nights at the sydney opera house as part of vivid festival.