It was released on 3 June 2016 by Mid Century Records in Europe and Oceania and by Polyvinyl in the United States.

The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer Tommy English, who was introduced to Ladyhawke by tattoo artist and friend Kat Von D.[5] "We sat in a room and would jam around, play around with ideas.

[6] Ladyhawke went through professional struggles before the recording of Wild Things, citing a growing dependency on alcohol and depression.

"[7] Moving to Los Angeles and her marriage to actress Madeleine Sami helped Ladyhawke sober up enough to make changes to her life and the recording of Wild Things took place, with most of the songs written about her new wife.

"A Love Song" was featured in the end credits of the movie The Breaker Upperers and an episode of the Hulu series Dollface.