On September 2, 2022, Ashnikko shared a link to Goga Sekulić's song "Sexy biznismen" (2006), dubbing it "album inspiration".

The concept behind the album is described in press materials as being "a commentary on environmental disaster and the rapid evolution of technology" that tells "the story of a fae civilization occupied and destroyed by machines that feed on organic matter where the faerie protagonist seeks revenge by becoming part machine.

[8] A month later, Ashnikko unveiled the song "Weedkiller", the title track from the album, returning to the post-industrial sound of "You Make Me Sick".

[12] Otis Robinson of DIY writes that "Weedkiller is a funneling of rage – a quest to rediscover autonomy and cement identity - but despite the darkness is ridiculously fun, too.

"[1] Writing for The Line of Best Fit, Elliot Burr describes the album as "a definitive project encapsulating body autonomy, queer love, humour and fury", and calls Ashnikko "a vocal chameleon whose performance stands out amongst the rich production traversing decaying foliage, fizzling suns and AI leaders.

"[14] Alex Rigotti of NME wrote that "the boundary-smashing artist's songs refract themes of hope and survival through a multitude of moods and genres" and adds that "Weedkiller expertly weaves public and personal politics into an impressively captivating narrative for a debut.