In February, the album was announced as the first of two Born of Osiris albums the band has written in 2021.[1] In March 2021, the ensemble released a lyric video for "White Nile", the first single from the album,[2] along with a playthrough video released in May.[3] Also in May, "Angel or Alien", the second single from the album, was released, and announced the release of the album for July 2, 2021.[4] On July 1, 2021, one day before the album's release, the third single "Poster Child" was released.[5] A teaser video for the album was posted a week prior, on June 25.[6] Born of Osiris toured in support of Angel or Alien, but due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, they have only five shows announced for late July in Texas.[7]
