[4] The album features guest appearances from Australian musician Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies and American singer Mark Salomon.

[8][9] On May 31, "Down In Flames" and "The Fall" were confirmed as songs for a new vocal album,[10] and were completed on November 7.

[15] In an episode of "Ask Blue Stahli" titled "Ambience", he announced that a new track, later revealed to be "The Beginning", for the second chapter was completed and awaiting release.

[19] In late August, Bret mentioned working on a new track, "Not Over 'Til We Say So",[20] that would appear on the album.

On October 10, in a "Stahlivision" video, Bret revealed that "Not Over 'Til We Say So" was almost done, and that Emma Anzai of Sick Puppies had contributed bass and vocals to the track.