Original: Further to their shared love of American punk rock bands (Minutemen, Firehose, SST Records bands etc) they became interested in math rock, and experimental indie bands (Owls, Joan of Arc, Cap'N Jazz, Don Caballero) which influenced their sound considerably.
Simplified: They both loved American punk rock bands (Minutemen, Firehose, SST Records bands etc) and they became interested in math rock and experimental indie bands which influenced their music a lot.