Never the Strangers, formerly known as Leonecast, was formed in 2006. After a series of member changes, it had been decided upon to change the name of the group.

The name "Never the Strangers" signifies a new start, not only to the band but also to the local music scene. No one is, and no one will ever be strangers to one another in music. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.