 In 2010 "Alice by the Moon" was shortlisted for the Taite Music Prize and won Rock Album at the 2010 NZ Music Awards, with the Checks also being nominated for Best Group.The group recorded their third album "Deadly Summer Sway" in 2011 which was also released to favourable reviews.The group released a trilogy of music videos for the songs "Candyman Shimmer", "Ready To Die" and "Perfect Lover", directed by the Trophywife collective.