City Riots is generally so busy playing live that it took 2 years before they found the time to record a full-length album. Not being ones to cut corners, the South Australian group flew to Chicago to record with legendary producer Bjorn Thorsrud. 'She Never Wants To Dance' is the first taste of the debut album and is currently on high rotation on Triple J.
In late 2008 the band self-released the 'Socialize' EP in Australia, which garnered significant airplay through Triple J, ultimately leading to them being nominated for Triple J's Unearthed Artist of the Year Award.