[2] In November 2013, the band released a split with Departures through independent label No Sleep.

[3] On 16 April 2014, it was announced that the band had signed to No Sleep and would release their debut album later in the year.

[4] No Sleep founder Chris Hansen became aware of Moose Blood due to Departures, "and it was love at first listen".

Beau Burchell handled producer duties, as well as engineering and mixing, with assistance from Davey Warsop.

"[8] Alternative Press writer Griffin Elliot wrote that "Cherry" was about "a conflicted young man wrestling with his love of being a father while yearning for all the chances he missed.

"[9] According to Brewerton, "Anyway" is about his mum: "I wanted to write a song to show her how much she means to me.

[12] On 16 July, the band released a behind the scenes video of them recording the album.

[21] On 15 January, a music video was released for "Bukowski",[22] directed by Bethan Miller.

[29] In August and September, the band went on the Mates Club tour in the UK with support from Creeper.