It is the band's first release with Hopeless since they left their longtime label, Victory Records.

[1] It's also the band's first EP since When the Shadows Beam in 2002, prior to signing with Victory.

Vocalist Shane Told has always been a long-time fan of the label and the albums they release.

[5][nb 1] On November 30, 2010, the EP was made available for pre-order on the iTunes Store.

[citation needed] After the success of the EP, physical copies were sold.