Borne by aspiring novelist and writer Mikel Jollett during a tumultuous period in his life, the Los Angeles-based indie rock outfit Airborne Toxic Event's first show took place in fall of 2006, and was followed by a regional rise to stardom, attracting an indie label and critical attention. 2007 would see the Event record their first EP and single, which only helped to heighten the band's standing in the scene. In 2008, they signed with MajorDomo Records, and released their eponymous debut, followed by a whirlwind tour that included festivals all over the United States, Canada, and the U.K. ~ Chris True