[3] Barry, Cowley and Duane were childhood friends who forged lasting musical bonds as they grew older.
[6] In an interview with Totally Dublin, Duane said of the band's sound and growth over the years from childhood to the present: "I wouldn’t call it a shift.
"[7] The band made their first appearance on the songwriter television series Other Voices, based in County Kerry, Ireland.
[14] The band generated excitement about the album with the release of "Subside" and "I Love You Sadie", the latter nominated for the RTÉ Choice Music Prize "Song of the Year 2017".
The GoldenPlec review stated that the album combined some of the finest elements of neo R&B, soul and indie, mentioning the group's ability to write memorable hooks and haunting vocal melodies.