The Utopia Strong originated from an experimental improvised session in Glastonbury on the evening of 2 January 2018.

[2][3] Steve Davis, a six-time World Snooker Champion, was recognised for his love of progressive rock, soul and jazz-funk.

He booked the French progressive rock band Magma to play three sold-out nights at the Bloomsbury Theatre and later became a DJ with the radio show Interesting Alternative on Phoenix FM.

[4] At a Magma gig, Davis bonded with Iranian-born musician Kavus Torabi,[5] a storied guitarist with Gong and Cardiacs.

[4] Davis and Torabi met Coil's Michael J. York after DJing at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival, and the three decided to form a band.