Moonchild is an American alternative R&B band based in Los Angeles, California, consisting of Amber Navran, Andris Mattson, and Max Bryk.

[2] Moonchild's NPR Tiny Desk performance during this period became a milestone for the band, spotlighting their acoustic, stripped-down sound and their commitment to a social call to action.

The album received praise from notable figures such as Jill Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Stevie Wonder.

After listening to their music, Stevie Wonder invited Moonchild to open for him at his annual House Full of Toys benefit concert in December 2012.

The trio bonded over their shared musical interests and spent the following months writing the material that would become Be Free.