Synth pop band Shiny Toy Guns first surfaced on a 7" single on the Positivenergy Music label. Produced by synth and ba** guitarist Jeremy Dawson, the group also includes Carah Faye on vocals, Gregori Chad Petree on ba**, and Mikey Martin on drums. The group's follow-up, We Are Pilots, surfaced in 2005 and was met with critical acclaim. Extensive touring and networking on various Internet social websites helped the band develop a loyal fan base, and the group signed a contract to Universal Records. The group then appeared performing "Nothing Compares 2 U" on Redline Records' 2006 Electro Goth Tribute to Prince, a compilation also featuring actress/supermodel Rebecca Romijn rather inexplicably performing "Darling Nikki." ~ Rob Theakston, All Music Guide