In the 90s, the Matthew Good Band emerged as a prominent alternative rock group from Canada, featuring singer-songwriter Matthew Good at its core. Good initially began his musical journey in an acoustic folk ensemble before forming a rock band with Geoff Lloyd and Charlie Quintana, later replaced by Ian Browne. The band independently released their debut album, Last Of The Ghetto Astronauts, in 1995, leading to a recording contract with Private Music. Subsequent albums like Underdogs and Beautiful Midnight solidified their popularity, eventually culminating in the release of The Audio Of Being. However, following this album, Good disbanded the group and pursued a successful solo career, releasing his debut album Avalanche in 2003.

The Matthew Good Band's rise to prominence in the Canadian music scene was marked by their independent releases and subsequent major label success. After achieving platinum sales with Underdogs, the band continued to gain popularity with hits like 'Everything Is Automatic' and 'Apparitions'. Their third album, Beautiful Midnight, topped the Canadian charts and solidified their position as one of the country's leading rock acts. Despite internal challenges during the creation of The Audio Of Being, the band continued to produce music that resonated with fans before ultimately disbanding, leading Matthew Good to embark on a successful solo career with the release of his debut album, Avalanche, in 2003.