Owl John is the solo musical project of Frightened Rabbit vocalist and guitarist Scott Hutchison, formed in 2014. Regarding Owl John and his decision to release a solo record, Hutchison noted, "It was approximately 10 years ago that I started a band called Frightened Rabbit. In that time I've dedicated so much of my life to that good wee band with a stupid name, I felt it was time to indulge Owl John."

Hutchison recorded the forthcoming studio album alongside his Frightened Rabbit bandmate Andy Monaghan and Simon Liddell, Frightened Rabbit's touring guitarist.