Chura moved to Detroit in 2012 and began home-recording and self-releasing her songs, while also playing bass in friends’ bands.

I have to at least make one record.” [1] Chura released her debut full-length album in 2017 titled Messes,[2] to positive reviews from Pitchfork,[3] Rolling Stone,[4] and Exclaim!.

[citation needed] Following the reissue of Messes, Chura told DIY Magazine she is already working on a follow-up album that will be produced by Will Toledo from Car Seat Headrest.

[7] On April 21, 2018 (Record Store Day), Chura released a 7-inch, Degrees B/W Sour Honey produced by Toledo.

[8] Audiofemme gave Degrees B/W Sour Honey a positive review, saying it "show[s] Chura’s range in emotion, voice, and musicianship".