The Unicorns were formed in Campbell River, British Columbia[REF] in December 2000 by Nicholas Thorburn and Alden Penner, who met in high school in the autumn of 1998.
The band toured continuously across North America, Europe and Australia following the release of Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone?, including shows with The Decemberists, Fiery Furnaces, Hot Hot Heat, and Arcade Fire [REF].