The Utopia Strong
The Utopia Strong are a British electronic band formed in Glastonbury, England in 2018. The group consists of Steve Davis, Kavus Torabi, and Michael J. York. They released their self-titled debut album in 2019 and their second, International Treasure, in 2022. History 
The Utopia Strong originated from an experimental improvised session in Glastonbury on the evening of 2 January 2018. 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. At a Magma gig, Davis bonded with Iranian-born musician Kavus Torabi, a storied guitarist with Gong and Cardiacs. Davis and Torabi met Coil's Michael J. York after DJing at the 2017 Glastonbury Festival, and the three decided to form a band. The Utopia Strong released their self-titled debut album on 13 September 2019 on Rocket Recordings. The album features a guest vocal appearance by Mediæval Bæbes' Katharine Blake. The Utopia Strong's second album International Treasure was released in 2022. The Quietus listed the album at number 25 on their Albums Of The Year So Far Chart 2022. The band appeared on BBC Breakfast on 25 March 2023. They supported Steve Hillage's 2023 UK tour, with Torabi also a member of Hillage's backing band. Discography

Studio albums 

 The Utopia Strong (2019)
 International Treasure (2022)

Live albums 

 Alphabet of the Magi (2020)
 Dreamsweeper (2020)
 Ninth Art (2021)
 Gyre (2023)

Singles 

 "Brainsurgeons 3" (2019, The Utopia Strong)
 "Konta Chorus" (2019, The Utopia Strong)
 "Strange Altar" (2019)
 "Shepherdess" (2022, International Treasure)
 "Castalia" (2022, International Treasure)

Remixes 

 "Rechargeable" (2019, with Snapped Ankles)

References

External links 

 The Utopia Strong on Bandcamp
 
 

Musical groups established in 2018
British musical trios
British electronic music groups
Psychedelic musical groups
British ambient music groups