Japandroids, from Vancouver, BC started in 2006 and consists of Brian King and David Prowse. Japandroids are maximal – a two piece band sounding like it’s a five piece band. Their ‘songs’ run the gauntlet of rock & roll subgenres.

After self-releasing two EPs, 2007’s All Lies and 2008’s Lullaby Death Jams, Japandroids released their critically acclaimed debut album Post-Nothing via Polyvinyl in 2009. Japandroids toured extensively throughout 2009–2010, playing over 200 shows in more than 20 countries, quickly gained notoriety for their extremely energetic live performances.

Finding it difficult to write and record a second album in the midst of such a heavy touring schedule, they released a series of 7’’ singles throughout 2010, each one recorded during a brief interval between tours. The same year, they re-released their first two EPs as a compilation titled No Singles, which included a booklet detailing their early history.