Chon (band)

In 2008, they began releasing demos via the internet. In 2010, the band began a brief hiatus, but reunited in 2011 to record two new songs, "O.G." and "Breathe". They returned in 2013 with the release of their debut EP entitled Newborn Sun.{{cite web|last1=Lion|first1=Brian|title=EP STREAM: CHON – 'Newborn Sun'|url=http://www.underthegunreview.net/2013/06/11/ep-stream-chon-newborn-sun/|publisher=Under The Gun Review|access-date=28 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407055722/http://underthegunreview.net/2013/06/11/ep-stream-chon-newborn-sun/|archive-date=7 April 2017|url-status=dead}} In 2014, Chon released their second EP, entitled Woohoo! and embarked on two consecutive nationwide tours with Animals as Leaders.

In December 2014, Chon signed with the record label Sumerian Records, and announced they would be releasing their debut full-length album the following year.{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=CHON sign with Sumerian Records|date=16 December 2014|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/chon_sign_with_sumerian_records|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141225203513/https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/chon_sign_with_sumerian_records/|archive-date=25 December 2014|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=28 March 2015}} On February 5, 2015, the band announced their debut full length titled Grow would be released in March 2015.{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=CHON announce debut full-length album, 'Grow'|date=6 February 2015|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/chon_announce_debut_full_length_album_grow|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=28 March 2015}} On March 5, the band premiered their song Can't Wait from the album via Red Bull. They released the album on March 24. Eight days prior the band embarked on a 27 date tour supporting Circa Survive.{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Elliott|title=CHON: 'Can't Wait' Song Premiere|url=http://www.redbull.com/us/en/music/stories/1331708497315/listen-chon-cant-wait-song-premiere|publisher=Red Bull|access-date=28 March 2015}}{{cite web|last1=Sharp|first1=Tyler|title=Circa Survive announce headlining tour with Balance And Composure, CHON|date=20 January 2015|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/circa_survive_announce_headlining_tour_with_balance_and_composure_chon|publisher=Alternative Press|access-date=28 March 2015}} On December 16, 2015, Chon announced their first full US headlining tour, titled the Super Chon Bros Tour, with accompanying bands Polyphia and Strawberry Girls. They sold out every single show on the tour.{{cite web|title = CHON on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/CHONofficial/status/677186446902489088|website = Twitter|access-date = 2016-01-03}} Chon was also an opening band during the Sonic Unrest Tour, featuring headliner Periphery, and bands Sikth and Toothgrinder.

On November 8, 2015, Chon stated via their Twitter feed that they parted ways with Drew Pelisek due to 'artistic differences'.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/CHONofficial/status/663457459994947584 |title=CHON on Twitter: "We've parted ways w/ our bassist the Other Guys. He is / will always be the homie and we wish him the best!" |publisher=Twitter |access-date=2016-04-28}} It was also confirmed by Drew on a personal account.{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/9zZ6j4SRAN/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/9zZ6j4SRAN |archive-date=2021-12-24 |url-access=registration|title=Instagram |publisher=Instagram |date=2015-11-08 |access-date=2016-04-28}}{{cbignore}}

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They recorded their second album Homey with Anthony Crawford on bass. Since Pelisek's departure, Chon has had 3 touring bassists, including original bassist Esiah Camarena, who played bass during the Journey's Unplugged tour. Esiah returned as a full-time member of the band following his attendance on the Robot With Human Hair Vs. Chonzilla tour with Dance Gavin Dance. Touring bassist Brandon Ewing later went on to form [https://eternityforever.bandcamp.com/ Eternity Forever] with drummer Ben Rosett ([https://strawberrygirls.bandcamp.com/ Strawberry Girls]) and vocalist Kurt Travis.

In April 2019, Chon performed on the Mojave Stage at Coachella (festival). Kenny G appeared as a special guest for their set.{{cite web | url=https://metalinjection.net/av/sax-legend-kenny-g-joins-chon-on-stage-at-coachella | title=Sax Legend KENNY G Joins CHON on Stage at Coachella | date=16 April 2019 }}

On June 7, 2019, Chon released their third full-length self-titled album, under Sumerian Records.

On May 16, 2022, Mario and Erick announced that the band was going on hiatus via their Discord server. {{cite web | url=https://discord.com/channels/689335661446299654/689335661446299660/975613634287915049 | title=Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities }} {{cite web | url=https://discord.com/channels/689335661446299654/689335661446299660/975622667036160061 | title=Discord - A New Way to Chat with Friends & Communities }}

On February 6, 2024, guitarist Erick Hansel confirmed through an Instagram story that Chon had officially disbanded.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}

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In the early days the band were influenced by metal bands such as Necrophagist and post-hardcore band The Fall of Troy, but the band have also listed pianists such as Hiromi Uehara, Tigran Hamasyan, and Alex Argento as influences in their sound as well as jazz fusion band Return to Forever. Chon's music was noted{{by whom|date=November 2021}} for its use of complex harmony with heavy emphasis on extended chords, as well as the odd time signatures and polyrhythms typical of the progressive rock genre. Chon's music often features counterpoint between two guitars with one instrument panned to the left and one to the right. Stereo panned counterpoint can be heard on tracks such as 'Story', 'Suda', 'Fluffy' and 'Spike'. Their second album, Homey, saw the band incorporating elements of trip-hop and electronic music, which can be heard in tracks such as 'Nayhoo.'

Final lineup

• Erick Hansel – guitars (2008–2024), vocals (2016–2024)
• Mario Camarena – guitars (2008–2024)
• Nathan Camarena – drums (2008–2024)
• Esiah Camarena – bass (2008–2010, 2016–2024)

Former members

• Drew Pelisek – bass, vocals (2012–2016)

Touring members

• Garrick Arden - trombone (2010-2014)
• Brandon Ewing – bass (2016, Super Chon Bros Tour)
• Summer Swee-Singh – keys, string conductor, vocals (2018, Holiday Tour){{cite web | url=https://berkeleybside.com/super-chon-homeys-talking-music-and-videogames-with-chon-before-their-show/ | title=Super Chon Homeys: Talking music and videogames with CHON before their show - Berkeley B-Side | date=19 December 2018 }}

Studio members

• Anthony Crawford – bass guitar (2017-2020)
• Brian Evans – drums (2015-2020)

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• Grow (2015, Sumerian Records)
• Homey (2017, Sumerian Records)
• Chon (2019, Sumerian Records)

• Newborn Sun (2013, self-released)
• Woohoo! (2014, self-released)

• Chon (2008, self-released)

• "Story" (2015, Sumerian Records)
• "Splash" (2015, Sumerian Records)
• "Sleepy Tea" (2017, Sumerian Records)
• "Waterslide" (2017, Sumerian Records)
• "Nayhoo" (featuring Masego & Lophiile) (2017, Sumerian Records)
• "Peace" (2019, Sumerian Records)
• "Petal" (2019, Sumerian Records)
• "Pitch Dark" (2019, Sumerian Records)

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• {{YouTube|8EcjZdSjlUk|CHON at Paste Studio NYC live from The Manhattan Center}} (June 21, 2019)

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