Nicotine's Famous Honey came together in Los Angeles during the mid-1990s. The band included vocalist Anya Hale, guitarist Damien Cruz, bassist Celeste Rayne, and drummer Ethan Stone. Their song 'An Open Letter: The Introduction' became a notable track for them.
Their music pulled from alternative rock, grunge, and electronic elements. Hale's lyrics often dealt with personal themes. The band's approach sometimes drew criticism, particularly for the content in 'An Open Letter: The Introduction'.