[2][3] Kelsy Karter moved to Australia when she was young, and grew up between the Gold Coast and Los Angeles.

[6] Her musical inspirations include David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Mick Jagger and Freddie Mercury.

Her cover of the song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds was featured in the 12 Monkeys fourth season episode "Demons".

In 2019, her song "Blast Off" was featured on season 4, episode 11 of the comedy drama television series The Bold Type.

[9] Produced by Zakk Cervini and Chris Greatti, Karter wrote the album after the death of a loved one and a breakup, stating "I was so depressed and broke, and probably at the lowest point in my whole life.