Chon (sometimes stylized as CHON) is an American math rock band from San Di… Read Full Bio ↴Chon (sometimes stylized as CHON) is an American math rock band from San Diego, California. Their music is largely instrumental-based with only a few songs containing vocal performances. The band consists of Mario Camarena (guitar), Erick Hansel (guitar), Esiah Camarena (bass) and Nathan Camarena (drums). On November 8, 2015, Chon stated via their Twitter feed that they parted ways with Drew Pelisek due to 'artistic differences'. It was also confirmed by Drew on a personal account. 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 has returned as a permanent member of the band following his attendance on the Robot With Human Hair Vs. Chonzilla tour with Dance Gavin Dance.
On June 16, 2017, Chon released their second full-length album Homey under Sumerian Records.
Chon began in 2008 with the recording of their four-track self-titled demo. 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. The following year Chon released their second EP, entitled Woohoo!. In 2014, Chon 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. On February 5, 2015, the band announced their debut full length titled Grow would be released in 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. 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. Chon was also an opening band during the Sonic Unrest Tour, featuring headliner Periphery, and bands Sikth and Toothgrinder.
Chon endorses Ibanez guitars and Overdrive Straps guitar straps. Guitarist Mario Camarena plays a custom guitar built by Seth Hollander in collaboration with Ibanez as well as an Ibanez RG 421. Primarily, Mario uses a Vox AC30 tube amplifier. Erick Hansel primarily plays Ibanez RG 321 and RG 421 models. Chon's early work was known to largely shun the use of effects pedals. the band started experimenting heavily with effects pedals when writing Homey.
Chon is a progressive math rock band that takes inspiration from a wide variety of sources. While their early music was more metal and shred-based, in the vein of The Fall of Troy and Necrophagist, their sound has changed with new releases. Rock bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers & Rush have also played a huge role in influencing Chon's later works of music. Chon have listed pianists such as Hiromi Uehara, Tigran Hamasyan, and Alex Argento as influences in their music. Chon makes extensive use of seventh chords and inversions in their songwriting, and incorporates odd time signatures typical of progressive rock. They also stand out in that they often use major keys, which gives their music an upbeat, peppy tone. Chon's 2017 album Homey saw the band experimenting for the first time with hip-hop and electronic music, most notably on their single Nayhoo.
Band members: Mario Camarena – guitar (2008–present), Nathan Camarena – drums, percussion (2008–present), Erick Hansel – guitar, (2008–present); vocals (2016-present), Esiah Camarena – bass guitar, vocals (2008-2010; 2016–present), Former members: Drew Pelisek – bass guitar, vocals (2012–2016), Touring members: Brandon Ewing – bass guitar (2016, Super Chon Bros Tour)
On June 16, 2017, Chon released their second full-length album Homey under Sumerian Records.
Chon began in 2008 with the recording of their four-track self-titled demo. 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. The following year Chon released their second EP, entitled Woohoo!. In 2014, Chon 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. On February 5, 2015, the band announced their debut full length titled Grow would be released in 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. 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. Chon was also an opening band during the Sonic Unrest Tour, featuring headliner Periphery, and bands Sikth and Toothgrinder.
Chon endorses Ibanez guitars and Overdrive Straps guitar straps. Guitarist Mario Camarena plays a custom guitar built by Seth Hollander in collaboration with Ibanez as well as an Ibanez RG 421. Primarily, Mario uses a Vox AC30 tube amplifier. Erick Hansel primarily plays Ibanez RG 321 and RG 421 models. Chon's early work was known to largely shun the use of effects pedals. the band started experimenting heavily with effects pedals when writing Homey.
Chon is a progressive math rock band that takes inspiration from a wide variety of sources. While their early music was more metal and shred-based, in the vein of The Fall of Troy and Necrophagist, their sound has changed with new releases. Rock bands such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers & Rush have also played a huge role in influencing Chon's later works of music. Chon have listed pianists such as Hiromi Uehara, Tigran Hamasyan, and Alex Argento as influences in their music. Chon makes extensive use of seventh chords and inversions in their songwriting, and incorporates odd time signatures typical of progressive rock. They also stand out in that they often use major keys, which gives their music an upbeat, peppy tone. Chon's 2017 album Homey saw the band experimenting for the first time with hip-hop and electronic music, most notably on their single Nayhoo.
Band members: Mario Camarena – guitar (2008–present), Nathan Camarena – drums, percussion (2008–present), Erick Hansel – guitar, (2008–present); vocals (2016-present), Esiah Camarena – bass guitar, vocals (2008-2010; 2016–present), Former members: Drew Pelisek – bass guitar, vocals (2012–2016), Touring members: Brandon Ewing – bass guitar (2016, Super Chon Bros Tour)
Dew
CHON Lyrics
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ATM Curly Nobody ever gave me shit and thats a shame but…
Emily Jane White I watched the wind make the roses bend Does X truly…
Ephemera The new song A tune The breaking day Dew The grass is all w…
Ex Makina First form laced in dew For a last cigarrette and the…
Finn. Itґs in your face You cannot be cruel Itґs in your voice You…
Ilaria Graziano gelida, divento gelida, e vorrei capire un po di piu.... s…
K.O.F I was down the glen one Easter morn To a city…
Midnite Call precipitation the dew, To perfection she bring the eart…
Paul Cherryseed As the dew begins to turn Into showers upon the grass What…
Schaefer Llana The dew on my window makes everything blurry It makes everyt…
Sweet 16 Take me to the foreign land Where my heart beats like…
tall-one All that I wish for Is that the world says Stop It will…
The Terrible Texan Rain accumulates on the ground What's found Not a lot of peo…
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Can't Wait Trying to find, you left me lost I just want you…
Ecco I think I'm here But I believe That I am on the…
Echo I think I'm here But I believe That I am on the…
Nayhoo Can't nobody replicate this feeling Got me feeling high, nev…
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Dalton Wynn
CHON’s new music is fantastic, but every once in a while I gotta go back through the older CHON, everything they’ve released has been great and stays great! Their music (and a few similar artists) got me through a very tough time in my life. The beauty of instrumental music is that without lyrics, you can apply the melodies to whatever thoughts or feelings you want. It helps me to concentrate on other things other than whatever is taking over my mind at the time. This is music you can really get lost in, and I am so thankful for bands like CHON!
pathetic_toaster
Instrumental/experimental music like this is amazing. I know exactly how you feel. Have you ever listened to Cynic?
pathetic_toaster
I listened to this high as fuck and I've come to the conclusion that I need more Chon in my life.
Wilbur
damn right toaster zordon
Julio de Haro
That intro from 7/8 to 9/8 was well crafted. This whole tune is teeming with creativity, and my ears are undeniably content. Sweet!
TheirThey'reThere
@Josh Alicea bro how do you guys even know these all i know is some ba dum ba dum and sometimes tss
Josh Alicea
@cjh1398 i was gonna say lmao
cjh1398
i know this is a 6 year old comment but the intro is 4/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4 then repeated
Skankhunt42
You noticed that too eh? Feels weird when they switch up the time signature but that's the best part of this music, it's actually art.
Martín Cohen
the drummer is tripping