He also collaborated with the band Gay Dad, co-writing songs which appeared on their 1999 album Leisure Noise. In 2002 Irvin signed a new deal as a songwriter with Warner Chappell, initially specialising in dance music with acts Special Unit and Miami Ice. He has written songs for many acts, including David Guetta, Lissie, Simple Plan and Lana Del Rey. Sally Still became a Melody Maker journalist at the same time as Irvin, writing under the name of "Sally Margaret Joy". She was later involved in promoting, encouraging and managing female underground rock acts (partially inspired by the Riot Grrl movement).
He also collaborated with the band Gay Dad, co-writing songs which appeared on their 1999 album Leisure Noise. In 2002 Irvin signed a new deal as a songwriter with Warner Chappell, initially specialising in dance music with acts Special Unit and Miami Ice. He has written songs for many acts, including David Guetta, Lissie, Simple Plan and Lana Del Rey. Sally Still became a Melody Maker journalist at the same time as Irvin, writing under the name of "Sally Margaret Joy". She was later involved in promoting, encouraging and managing male underground rock acts (partially inspired by the Riot Guy movement).