On An On

On An On was formed by Scattered Trees members Nate Eiesland, Alissa Ricci and Ryne Estwing in March 2012.{{Cite web |url=http://circuitsweet.co.uk/2012/08/on-an-on-ex-scattered-trees-unveil-first-song-tour-dates-with-reptar-rubblebucket-and-debut-lp-release-date/ |title=ON AN ON (ex-Scattered Trees) UNVEIL FIRST SONG, TOUR DATES WITH REPTAR & RUBBLEBUCKET, and DEBUT LP RELEASE DATE |website=circuitsweet.co.uk |date=25 August 2012 |access-date=3 April 2015}} The threesome discussed the idea of reforming Scattered Trees, but decided to go with the risk and excitement of forming a new band. The trio utilised a previously-booked three-week block of studio time to work on new material with producer Dave Newfeld in Toronto.{{Cite web |url=https://gwradiomusic.wordpress.com/2013/04/16/an-interview-with-on-an-on/ |title=An Interview with ON AN ON |website=The WRGW Music Blog |date=16 April 2013 |access-date=3 April 2015}}{{Cite web |url=http://frontpsych.com/like-a-bird-that-flew-an-interview-with-on-an-on/ |title=On An On Interview: Like a Bird That Flew |last=Mainzer |first=Jordan |website=Frontier Psychiatrist |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160511093020/http://frontpsych.com/like-a-bird-that-flew-an-interview-with-on-an-on/ |archive-date=11 May 2016 |url-status=dead |access-date=3 April 2015}} The three were tired of the more traditional songwriting and recording methods they had used in Scattered Trees and followed their desire to use electronic elements and drum machines. Producer Newfeld focused on helping the band capture moments of spontaneity and emotion, rather than perfection. Nate Eiesland later revealed that his writing was a reaction to touring Scattered Trees' 2011 album Sympathy, during which he "left the stage every night on the verge of tears. The songs I wrote after that time were born from a new perspective I had on death, something stronger and less afraid".{{Cite web |url=http://chicagomaroon.com/2012/12/04/interview-on-an-ons-nate-eiesland/ |title=The Chicago Maroon — Interview: ON AN ON's Nate Eiesland |website=chicagomaroon.com |access-date=3 April 2015}} Themes present on the album are relationships, death, pain, ambivalence and apathy. The album's title, Give In, was summed up by Eiesland: "we wanted to capture on tape a moment of finding something new that works and in doing that, you have to give in to the process and be willing to put yourself out there".

The band signed recording and distribution deals with Roll Call Records (North America), City Slang (UK/Europe), Tugboat and P-Vine Records (Japan). In late August 2012, the band made their first song available for streaming, "Ghosts". After augmenting their lineup with a live touring drummer, they embarked on their first tour the following month, playing alongside Reptar and Rubblebucket. The band made "The Hunter" and "Ghosts" singles available for download in November and December respectively,{{cite web|url=https://itsonanon.bandcamp.com/track/the-hunter-single|title=The Hunter (Single) – ON AN ON|date=14 November 2012|work=ON AN ON|accessdate=3 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://itsonanon.bandcamp.com/track/ghosts-single|title=Ghosts (Single) – ON AN ON|date=1 September 2012|work=ON AN ON|accessdate=3 April 2015}} before beginning their tour supporting the album in January 2013, supporting Geographer.{{cite web|url=http://thebaybridged.com/2013/01/03/geographer-announces-u-s-winter-tour-with-on-an-on-covers-cloudbusting-by-kate-bush/#.VR3bR-EYMQs|title=Geographer announces U.S. winter tour with ON AN ON, covers "Cloudbusting" by Kate Bush|work=The Bay Bridged – San Francisco Bay Area Indie Music|date=3 January 2013|accessdate=3 April 2015}} Give In was released during the tour on 29 January.{{cite web|url=https://itsonanon.bandcamp.com/album/give-in-lp|title=GIVE IN (LP) – ON AN ON|date=29 January 2013|work=ON AN ON|accessdate=3 April 2015}} Music review aggregator Metacritic gives the album a score of 81, based on four reviews.{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/give-in/on-an-on|title=Reviews for Give In by On an On – Metacritic|work=Metacritic|accessdate=3 April 2015}} The band embarked on their first European tour in February and would perform a second European tour and two further North American tours before wrapping their promotion for Give In in mid-November 2013. The band released the "Boy from School" / "Unison" cover single mid-tour on 20 August.{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/boy-from-school-unison-single/id689387807|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150410115913/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/boy-from-school-unison-single/id689387807|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 April 2015|title=iTunes – Music – Boy From School / Unison – Single by On An On|work=iTunes|date=20 August 2013|accessdate=3 April 2015}}

The band began writing their second album while touring Give In during 2013. Recording began with producer Joe Chiccarelli and engineer David Schwerkolt at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles in mid-September 2014 and wrapped three months later.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/photos/a.10151085178893105.435297.22514343104/10152409676658105/?type=1|title=ON AN ON – Timeline Photos – Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=3 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/photos/a.10151085178893105.435297.22514343104/10152661776833105/?type=1|title=ON AN ON – Timeline Photos – Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=3 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://switchbitchnoise.com/on-an-on-release-video-for-drifting/|title=On An On Release Video for "Drifting"|work=switchbitchnoise.com|date=April 2015|accessdate=3 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/photos/a.10151085178893105.435297.22514343104/10152571934958105/?type=1|title=ON AN ON – Timeline Photos – Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=3 April 2015}} On 6 January 2015, the band revealed the album would be titled And the Wave Has Two Sides.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/posts/10152647547113105|title=ON AN ON – WE CHOSE THE TITLE FOR THE NEW RECORD! ON AN... – Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=3 April 2015}} In late February, the first song from the album was made available for download, "Drifting".{{cite web|url=http://indiemusicfilter.com/listen-drifting-by-on-an-on|title=LISTEN: "Drifting" by ON AN ON – Indie Music Filter|author=Chris|work=Indie Music Filter|accessdate=3 April 2015}} After adding an additional live guitarist to their touring lineup, the band embarked on their first tour supporting the album in late March 2015, alongside Big Data and Chappo.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/photos/a.10151085178893105.435297.22514343104/10152669416818105/?type=1|title=ON AN ON – Timeline Photos – Facebook|work=facebook.com|accessdate=3 April 2015}} In late April, the album release date was revealed as 24 July 2015.{{cite web|title = And the Wave Has Two Sides by On An On|url = https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/and-the-wave-has-two-sides/id986558787|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151004050511/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/and-the-wave-has-two-sides/id986558787|url-status = dead|archive-date = 4 October 2015|website = iTunes|accessdate = 14 June 2015}}

In June 2016, the band announced a final North American tour for July 2016 and its subsequent hiatus.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/06/on-an-on-announces-hiatus-and-farewell-tour.html|title=ON AN ON Announce Hiatus and Farewell Tour, Debut "Ghosts" Video|newspaper=pastemagazine.com|access-date=30 November 2016}} In late August 2016, the band reassured fans that it had not broken up.{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/itsOnAnOn/posts/10153923748773105|title=ON AN ON – WE ARE NOT BREAKING UP. WE ARE ON A HIATUS. {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=30 November 2016}}

• Nate Eiesland – vocals, guitar
• Alissa Ricci – keyboards
• Ryne Estwing – bass

• Give In (28 January 2013, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records)
• And the Wave Has Two Sides (24 July 2015, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records)

• "The Hunter" (Download, 14 November 2012, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records)
• "Ghosts" (Download, 4 December 2012, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records)
• "Boy from School" / "Unison" (7"/download, 20 August 2013, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records))
• "Drifting" (Download, 27 February 2015, Roll Call Records/City Slang/Tugboat Records/P-Vine Records)

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• [https://itsonanon.bandcamp.com/ Bandcamp profile]
• [http://www.last.fm/music/On+An+On Last.FM profile]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20160820231426/http://www.cityslang.com/on-an-on/ ON AN ON page on City Slang record label]
• [http://rollcallrecords.com/rcr2/on-an-on/ ON AN ON page on Roll Call Records]

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