[1] The album features appearances by Fontaines D.C. frontman Grian Chatten and poet Lemn Sissay.

[13] On 27 July 2022, Leftfield announced the release of their first album in seven years, along with the first single "Pulse".

[14][15] The album's cover art was photographed by American photographer Steve McCurry, and was "chosen to reflect the warmth and positivity of this musically eclectic and upbeat record as well as to celebrate the connections that we make with other throughout our lives.

[18] In February 2023, Leftfield announced an album of dub remixes of the tracks from This Is What We Do entitled This Is What We Do.

[21] The album was released on pink vinyl only in conjunction with Record Store Day on 22 April 2023.