[1][2] Mikey Wax grew up on Long Island, New York, and started playing piano at the age of 8.

[6] The single was featured on television programs such as Pretty Little Liars,[7] Ghost Whisperer,[7] The Real World[7], and NBC’s coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

[20] The New York-based EDM duo Live City also produced a dance remix of the song, which premiered on BPM station.

[34] In 2015, Wax's songs “Perfect Holiday” and “Catch the Midnight Flight” were featured in the film A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale.

[44] In an interview with All Access, Wax revealed that the song would be featured on the season finale of the television series Born This Way.

[49] In February 2021, Wax's single "Helium" was featured in a commercial for hospitality sales for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

[50] On May 13, 2021, Wax released the single 'Burn Out' under the new stage-name Middle Child, alongside producer Jacob Lee.

[51][52][53] Wax has performed on tour with artists such as Andy Grammer, Howie Day,[18]Tyler Ward,[54] Rachel Platten,[55]Matt Wertz,[20]Parachute, Ryan Cabrera,[56] Tyler Hilton,[56] Teddy Geiger, Jon McLaughlin, and Tony Lucca,[5] among others.