The album was mastered by Joey Sturgis who had worked with bands like Emmure, Asking Alexandria and The Devil Wears Prada.

[2] The band streamed their entire album three days prior to its release on October 26, 2013, via Alternative Press page.

[4] In promotion of the album, Dayseeker had a three-week concert tour through the United States with metalcore band Kingdom Of Giants in November and December 2013.

[6] In March and April 2015 the band is[needs update] part of a concert tour with Courage My Love and Hawthorne Heights.

[7] On December 3, 2014, it was announced that the re-issue of What It Means to Be Defeated had sold only 410 copies after its re-release on November 24, 2014.