The family moved from England to Germany, Greenland and various US states before settling in Mustang, Oklahoma, when he was aged 12.

[6] In March 2020, Strange released an EP of re-imagined covers of songs by The National, titled Say Goodbye to Pretty Boy, on Brassland.

[7] After being named an "Artist To Watch" by Stereogum,[8] he released his debut solo LP, Live Forever, on October 2, 2020.

[9] Featuring a mix of hip hop, indie rock, and jazz music,[10][11] the album was met with positive reception.

[12][13] Later that year, Strange participated in the 2020 Thursday Signals V2 live show,[14] and continued to tour throughout 2021 and 2022, supporting artists such as Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, Courtney Barnett, and Car Seat Headrest.