The band was named after the character Tyler Durden from the novel and film Fight Club, reflecting Dutton's interest in the idea of challenging societal norms.

[4] In 2005, Forgive Durden signed to Fueled by Ramen records, joining a roster that included successful acts like Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Panic!

[8] Razia's Shadow is a rock opera that tells the story of a world divided in two by the selfish actions of a powerful and egotistical angel named Ahrima.

[9] Razia's Shadow gained a cult following and has been adapted into various formats, including a 2012 live performance led by Dutton at Joe's Pub in New York City, and a 2019 puppet show version at Phantom Chorus Theatre.

The two had met through mutual friends in Seattle and initially worked together to adapt Dutton's Razia's Shadow album into an off-Broadway theater production.

The duo gained attention for their energetic live performances and music videos, including "On My Way," which featured the pair dancing through the streets of downtown Los Angeles.

[16] It featured collaborations with artists like Emilia Ali on the track "Pool Day" and continued to blend indie pop sensibilities with more experimental production techniques.

"[16] Dutton released several singles from the album, "Pool Day," "Thirty Minutes," and "Love of a Lifetime," which Paste Magazine called "synth-pop at its finest, ... turning catchy melodies into idyllic, reachable, simple dreams.

"[14] The album's fourth single, "Give You Up," was accompanied by a uniquely conceptual music video directed by Josh Martin and Ryan McNeeley (The Director Brothers) and featuring dancer Julianne Hough and actor Flula Borg.

[17] The video portrays a love story between a human (played by Hough) and a copy machine, inspired by Dutton's observations of food delivery robots navigating city sidewalks near his home.