Sounding something like a lighter, poppier version of frontwoman Liz Hunt's former band, the Loves, the Cardiff, Wales-based group the School started putting together their earnest, whimsical indie pop tunes in 2007. They had only played four live shows by the time they were signed to the Madrid, Spain-based label Elefant. The School's first single, "All I Wanna Do," was released in 2008, and was followed closely by the EP Let It Slip. The following year found the band touring the U.K. covering the Left Banke's "And Suddenly" for a split single, and contributing songs to the soundtrack of Yo, También. They were also working with producer Ian Catt to finish their debut album. Loveless Unbeliever was released in 2010. ~ Tim Sendra