Originally named osoosooso, the band began as a side-project EP released through Soft Speak Records.

[2] Soon after, Lilitri decided to expand upon the project and shorten its name, citing misspelled tour flyers as one reason for the change.

[10] The Yunahon Mixtape was repressed following the release of their first EP gb/ol h/nf / subside with Triple Crown Records.

[13] In April, the band released the full video of their last show with Maloney, recorded in December 2020.

[16] Lilitri cites fellow Long Island emo bands Brand New and Taking Back Sunday as influences, recalling how often he listened to their respective sophomore albums Deja Entendu and Where You Want to Be in elementary school.