[1] The sisters were raised in White Rock, British Columbia and graduated from Semiahmoo Secondary School in nearby Surrey.

[4] Camille, who began her studies in fashion design, later transferred to Vancouver Community College, where she completed the jazz vocal program.

They have cited Sheryl Crow, Depeche Mode, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, No Doubt, and Pink Floyd as among their musical influences.

[6] The sisters, who write their own songs as well as play guitars and flute, began singing at clubs and other venues in major cities throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Several songs from this record were featured on the MTV reality show series The Hills, giving the sisters' music widespread exposure for the first time.