In 1991, Versus was formed from the remains of various NYC bands such as Flower and Saturnine. In 1993 Versus released an EP titled LET'S ELECTRIFY! on a label co-run by Richard and famed roadie Jeff Cashvan. Baluyut is pronounced "Baal-ooo-yutt". Fontaine once played in Containe and now operates The Fontaine Toups. James and Patrick are in +/- and Richard heads up Whysall Lane.