The Blow Monkeys formed in 1981 when lead singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and piano player Dr. Robert (born Bruce Robert Howard, 2 May 1961, Haddington, Scotland)[11] returned to the United Kingdom after having spent five years in Australia.

[12] The other band members are Mick Anker on bass guitar, Neville Henry on saxophone and Tony Kiley (born 16 February 1962) or Crispin Taylor on drums.

[7] The single attracted attention for its topical lyrics, dealing with the AIDS-fueled backlash against gay people.

Their third album She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter (whose title is a reference to then-prime minister Margaret Thatcher), was released in January 1987.

Outside the group, Robert Howard released a single, "Wait", which featured early Chicago house singer Kym Mazelle on female lead vocals.

On 18 November 2007, the original band members announced the reunion of The Blow Monkeys, as well as a new album Devil's Tavern, and a tour in 2008.

"[14] In June 2009, the band released a special-edition double digipack CD and DVD of their performance at the 100 Club in London.

Feels Like a New Morning was released in April 2013, accompanied by a bonus CD containing 10 Blow Monkeys songs performed by Dr.

[16] In 2013, Sony Music issued a comprehensive, three-disc box set, Halfway to Heaven: The Best of The Blow Monkeys & Dr Robert, including a 1984 concert from the Hammersmith Palais.

In October 2014, the band went to Monnow Valley Studios, Rockfield, Monmouthshire, Wales to record a new album, with mixing and engineering by Jon Withnall.

It was written and produced by Robert Howard and recorded and mixed at Gismo 7 Studio in Motril, Spain.