Originally written in 2019 in Los Angeles in writing sessions with Ferras, the band delayed the release of the song until 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The song was first written by Drax Project in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles with songwriter Ferras, during their first overseas trip in 2019.

[3] The single also paired with the announcement of the band signing with EMI Music Australia and Japanese label Avex Trax.

[7] Vocalist Shaan Singh had learnt Japanese at high school,[4] and began learning again as the band prepared for their debut in the country.

[8] Drax Project performed a live acoustic version of "Atmosphere" on New Zealand radio station The Edge in May.