[1] It was well received by music critics;[2][3][4] according to Pitchfork, "everything on Thao & Mirah feels of a cohesive collaborative piece, separate from either artist's solo work, a combination that synthesizes their individual strengths to outstanding effect.

[5] Mirah and Thao performed a collaborative set and shared vocal duties on each artist's respective songs.

[6] Thao & Mirah was produced by Merrill Garbus of Tune-Yards and recorded in San Francisco, California.

[6] The two toured in support of the album while working with Air Traffic Control, an organization that provides artists a platform for social activism.

[8] According to Pitchfork, "Some songs are more clearly led by one singer or the other-- Mirah's mournful unreeling on "Spaced Out Orbit" or Thao's rusty guitar slide and junkyard drum clatter of "Squareneck"...but everything on Thao & Mirah feels of a cohesive collaborative piece, separate from either artist's solo work, a combination that synthesizes their individual strengths to outstanding effect.