The band was formed in 2007 by Ryan Hover, Karen Hover (née McCormick) and Hank Bertholf. The members shared interests in "electronics, droning
shoegaze rock, and classic
psychedelic pop", as well as lyrics informed by their love of
natural history. In 2009, the band released their debut album,
In the Dream of the Sea Life, which was inspired by
Rachel Carson's book
The Sea Around Us. Originally released by Wave Magic label, it was re-released by Irish independent label Indiecater Records and earned enthusiastic reviews from the international music press. In 2010, the Twosyllable Records released the band's follow-up album,
Hidden Lands, which was inspired by
Richard M. Ketchum's
The Secret Life of the Forest. During this time, Candy Claws also assembled an expanded eight-piece touring band for live performances. In 2014, Ryan and Karen formed a new band,
Sound of Ceres, featuring the members of
The Apples in Stereo and
The Drums. The band released their debut album,
Nostalgia for Infinity in 2016. In 2023, the band announced a 10th anniversary reissue of
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time, which included "Distortion Spear", their first single in 12 years. ==Band members==