Martinez creates a storyline through her songs following the character Crybaby from her previous album as she enrolls in school. The school theme connects all of the tracks, as Crybaby experiences being controlled by teachers, discovers a teacher abused her friend, helps a friend through bulimia and faces many other uncomfortable issues.

After six years of albums and EPs that slowly declined in popularity, alternative rock band The Neighbourhood released a self-titled album in March of this year, one that deviated from their old sound and into new and trendier territory. The band performed at House of Blues Tuesday night.