These are songs with a distinct, northern European character. Her writing and singing technique are affected by a spectrum of influences spanning Hungarian folk music, Nick Cave, Kate Bush, Cocteau Twins and Bjork, as well as the Scottish and Gaelic traditions.

Co-produced by The Blue Nile producer Calum Malcolm, traditional acoustic instruments and electronic elements blend to create a forward-thinking music that remains rooted in heritage. Mackenzie's emotive self-penned lyrics paint a picture and the sound at times is hauntingly Celtic.

Fiona Mackenzie - vocals, acoustic guitar; Calum Malcolm -piano, electric piano, Hammond organ, accordian, bass, programming; Brian O hEadhra - vibrato guitar, bouzouki,  bodhran; Stuart McCredie - electric guitars; Quee McArthur - bass; Dave Stewart - drums; Mairi Campbell - strings; Matt Backer - vibrato and wire guitars; Julien Arguelles - saxophone