Unbunny began in 1995 with the release of the Analog cassette. The Willis Files cassette followed in 1996. Analog and The Willis Files were re-released in 1997 on CD, on Tray Full of Lab Mice Records and Esque Records respectively. Guitarist/vocalist Jarid Del Deo quickly turned heads with his high-pitched, emotionally-raw vocals, while drummer James Ess and guitarist Steve Haruch provided support for the lo-fi indie rock trio. Saltwater Records released the band's five-song vinyl single in 1997 as well. 1998 saw the release of Fission, Romance, the West on Oakland, California's Paris Caramel Records. The album was later re-released by Esque and Two-Ton Santa Records. Esque released the For Nervous Plants EP in 1999. The self-released Book and Roll EP appeared in 2001. The band briefly changed its name to Nervous Plants for a split release with Milkweed on wo-Ton Santa later in 2001. The band relocated from Washington State to Illinois for the release of Black Strawberries in October 2002, again on Two-Ton Santa Records. ~ Stephen Cramer, All Music Guide