Electric Touch was formed in Austin, Texas, when three natives of the Lone Star State joined up with British ex-IV Thieves vocalist Shane Lawlor. The unusual bicontinental lineup made for a unique sound that mixed gritty American punk-edged rock with soaring, dramatic English pop of the Coldplay/Oasis variety. After wowing large audiences at several music festivals including South by Southwest, Bonnaroo, and Coachella, the band released its varied, self-titled debut record on Justice Records.