The Secret Radio formed in New York City in 2006 and played live venues in the city for 5 years before the original lineup broke up. The band comprised Damian Fowler (vocals, guitar, piano), Bebbo (guitars), JungSang Yoo (bass), Julien Davoust (drums) and Jane Kittredge (violin). The songs found a new lease of life in recent years with contributions from session musicians and friends of the band.