Favors For Favors began as a project in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. The band started with just two members, Madden and lead singer/guitarist Mike Multari. While writing songs with Keith, Mike was also beginning a project with drummer Andrew Vanette. In late 2004, the three decided to get togther. They spent the entire winter writing and recording on a Lo-Fi Digital 8-track recorder. By the end of the winter they had outgrown their basement residency and had enlisted Andrew's high school friend, Matt Walczak, to play bass. With the line-up complete, Favors For Favors did nothing but write and play shows in New York City and throughout the Tri-state area. They played at least once a week at venues including Don Hills, the Knitting Factory, and the legenedary CBGBs.

R.E.M., The Clash, The Go! Team, Bloc Party, Led Zeppelin, Talking Heads, Pixies, Blur, My Bloody Valentine, Metric, Weezer, New Order, David Bowie, The Futureheads, Nirvana, British Sea Power