After releasing their massive double album, Cats & Kittens on theory 8 records in 2005, the band went back in the studio in 2006 to begin working on their sophomore album. Instead of approaching theory 8 to release the album, the band decided to have label owner Aaron Hartley manage them, thus giving birth to theory 8 artist management. In less than 6 months of their new relationship with Hartley, De Novo Dahl signed a deal with Roadrunner Records.

After two albums and one single EP release with theory 8 records, Beth Cameron's musical endeavor, Forget Cassettes recently inked an international deal with One Little Indian and Tangled Up Recordings in 2007. Tangled Up will re-release Forget Cassettes' sophomore album, Salt, originally released in the United States by theory 8 records. In support of the album release, Forget Cassettes will be touring Europe with Interscope's And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead in February and March. The band will be embarking on a West Coast tour of the United States in April.

Playing 217 shows across America in 2007, The Winter Sounds seem to have an insatiable enthusiasm for touring, sleeping on floors, eating ramen noodles, and getting their music heard. For members of the band, the road is their home. They are the perfect example of the DIY work ethic, of taking an inventory of life and then deciding to believe in yourself enough to mortgage your future for your dream.