The Harpeth Trace is a minimalist, vintage pop trio formed in Los Angeles in late 2004 under the songwriting of Josh Kasselman. Rune Freeman(bass) and Rob Poynter(drums) signed up and the group released The Man and the Cousin EP in March 2005. Barry Poage took over for Rune in late 05, and the new lineup soon began exploring new sounds, the culmination of which would be recorded for a full length that would not be released for a year and a half due to the sudden and lengthy absence of Josh. He returned and On Disappearing was released February 18, 2008.