Chiken Coop formed in 2005 between friends with a similar creative aesthetic and sense of humor. Members contributing to Better Beasts include Alex Coyle, originally from Dallas, who plays music under the name Verdun; Ben Harrison, also from Texas but now living in Accra, Ghana and working as an archivist; and Joel Withrow, a writer and editor for Flavorpill Productions in New York. The Coop enjoys hanging out and being casual together. Other focuses include hard sales, figurines, Italo Disco, stock options, collage, and public-access television.