The song was released following Celeste's win of BBC's annual music poll Sound of 2020.

[4] From September 2020, it became the theme song for Sky Sports' weekend coverage (Saturday Night Football and Super Sunday) of the Premier League for the 2020-21 season.

"Stop This Flame" was Celeste's first single of 2020, the year in which she was critically tipped for success by many major publications.

"[8] The song's music video was directed by Leonn Ward and shot in New Orleans.

[11] The single was described by Robin Murray of Clash as "a piano-driven stomper that carries a level of euphoria that rivals club culture", whilst comparing it to "You've Got the Love" by Florence and The Machine.