Chalk FarM was an alternative rock group from LA, formed in the early 90's by Michael Duff and Orlando Sims. In 1995, they added Toby Scarbrough and Trace Ritter and were signed by Columbia Records. In 1996 their first album, Notwithstanding, was realeased. Despite radio and MTV exposure for the song "Lie on Lie" and a positive critical reception, the album didn't sell well and they were dropped by Columbia. Duff created the independent label TIC(The Inner Circle) Records and the group recorded their second album, Three 2's, promoting it mainly via the Internet. Chalk FarM broke up in early 2000.