Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Johnston first made a name for himself as co-founder of the alternative rock band Gallon Drunk, and has gone on to a successful career as a sideman with a number of noted acts as well as recording occasional solo projects. Gallon Drunk were known for their blend of moody noise- and blues-influenced clamor; as a solo act, it's Johnston's atmospheric side that comes to the forefront, creating soundscapes that are languid or gently chaotic depending on the need of his musical partners. His work with Gallon Drunk can be sampled on their excellent 1996 album In the Long Still Night, his most personal music appeared on 2016's The Starless Room, and photographer and musician Steve Gullick joined Johnston for 2021's eclectic We Travel Time.