Guv is Matt Atwood, Adam Cissell, Bryan Ploutz, and Jeff Zupka. Shortly before the band formed in late 2003, Adam Cissell recorded "Papercut" and released it as Guv's first album. After forming in 2003 and screwing off for a year, they decided to record an album. That began in late 2004. In the fall of 2005, Guv gained online radio acclaim, being featured twice on indie rock station WOXY.com, on their [email protected] program, which features upcoming bands from around the globe.