Influenced by bands such as Dinaosour Jr, Nomeansno & Sonic Youth

The story of Alpha Safari started when the lead vocalist Patrik Wirens previous band Misery Loves Company split up in the year 2000. Together with Entombed guitarist Uffe Cederlund and the rhythm section of Patrik Thorngren (bass) Olle Dahlstedt (drums) the band began playing together as Washoe.

Their first demo tape spawned great reviews from the most conservative of rock & indie critics.