Influences include Björk, PJ Harvey and Moderat, making her "one of the most innovative minds in modern British Music", according to Pitchfork. Anna Meredith already had an established career in the classical world and had released two EPs, when the composer and producer released debut album Varmints on Moshi Moshi Records in March 2016 to even more critical acclaim. She performs with her band of classical musicians and a line-up of electronics, clarinet, cello, tuba, guitar and drums, and The Guardian awarded her live show with 5 stars, calling it "a triumph".