The RipOffs are a Glasgow-based band formed by high-school friends in 2001. By 2004 the band had changed drummers and was beginning to take their music a little more seriously, moving on from their influences (Biffy Clyro, Smashing Pumpkins, Aereogramme, Green Day) to find their own voice. A rough demo which barely reflected the raw energy of their live performance, followed by a self-produced EP, caught the interest of both BBC Radio (the station's Niall-Iain showcased the band on his show) and XFM Scotland, with Jim Gellatly picking the band as his "Beatbreakers".

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