Milk Teeth, a British punk rock band from Stroud, Gloucestershire, was formed in May 2013. The group released their EP, Smiling Politely, independently in 2013. After signing to Hopeless Records, they released their second EP, Sad Sack, in 2015, and their debut album, Vile Child, in 2016. The band toured extensively, supporting acts such as Sorority Noise and Citizen. In 2017, Milk Teeth signed to Roadrunner Records and released two EPs, Be Nice in July and Go Away in November. Notable singles include "Nearby Catfight", which reached number 5 on the Kerrang! Rock Chart in 2017, and "Stain", which debuted at number 12 on the same chart in 2018. The band's lineup underwent several changes, with Becky Blomfield remaining the sole original member by 2019. Milk Teeth released their self-titled second album in 2020 and announced their breakup on September 4, 2020.