The Upper Crust - After Mente, Edward and Mazz formed a group with former Titanics and Bags members known as the Clamdiggers. They later morphed into the Upper Crust, spoofing the rich and snooty...

Mono Puff - While in the Clamdiggers, Edward wrote a nasty little tune called "The Devel Went Down to Newport", which was covered by Mono Puff - a side project of They Might Be Giants

The Breeders - The x-Mrs. John Murphy's band. They covered "Hoverin". Their songs "Don't Call Home" (recorded by the Breeders and the Amps - her other band) and "Empty Glasses" (recorded by the Amps) were co-written by Ron