Between the years of 1990–1995 he ran independent label Hippy Knight Records known for releasing a number of Superchunk singles and Right Here A Tribute To The Go-Betweens which featured Frente, The Meanies, Snout & Smudge.
The first song broadcast on radio was "The first part", the second track on the album Foolish, from the American band Superchunk, from Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Citing influences such as Superchunk, Jawbox, Buffalo Tom, and Drive Like Jehu, the lineup consisted of Ron Marschall (drums), Jason Begin (guitar), Kerry McDonald (bass), and Eric Richter (guitar and vocals).
They refer to their music as "nerd-core" and have been influenced by Split Enz Swervedriver, Sparklehorse, Superchunk, Brisbane underground rock legends the KT26ers, and Sonic's Rendezvous Band.
In 2013, Mittoo was referenced by Superchunk in their song "Me & You & Jackie Mittoo" from their album I Hate Music.
Laura Jane Ballance (born February 22, 1968) is the bassist in the rock band Superchunk and co-founder of Merge Records along with Mac McCaughan.
Mac McCaughan - founding member of the rock band Superchunk, and co-founder of Merge Records.
In their early years, they toured with such influential emo bands as Jimmy Eat World, The Promise Ring and Braid, later touring with such groups as Superchunk, The Anniversary and Hot Rod Circuit.