The Ghosts' formed in December 2010 when Alex Starling (formerly of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool) and drummer Ian Palmer were introduced by mutual friend The Charlatans' Jon Brookes.

Completed by classically trained Rayna Ferner (keys) who also played strings on the album, Dan Whiffin (guitar) and Alex Sharman (keys) the band began incorporating individual elements that would ultimately create their unique sound, melding a plethora of influences, ranging from 80's synth-pop and bands such as MGMT & Empire of The Sun to The Rolling Stones and The Beach Boys.