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)
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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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After far too long I finally bought the music book for this album. As always I'm blown away by how deceptively simple yet effective each riff is. Not to mention that Nathan and Esiah are absolutely brilliant as well, which just makes every passage that much more incredible. I really hope we see some more music from these guys, even if they're not and will never be CHON again.
Soaring Tofu
Always liked this one never was my favorite. Listened to this again today and for some reason just blew my mind. Not surprising, I guess depending on our current psyche certain music is absorbed differently ...and the fact that this band has so much content in each song. Their music never gets old. I Appreciate this kind of music more so than the other similar instrumental bands to Chon. Every song sounds like the time of your life. The experience of a lifetime. This band connects to the unspeakable. Where language is useless.
Iridescent RA
Funny enough, couldn’t have articulated it better. Whenever I hear chon, I feel like I’m on a journey, a journey of a lifetime, limitless, but also intimate.
Soaring Tofu
@Iridescent RAwe were born free
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Amen. CHON transcends music
Raiden
The song is so lovely all around. The guitar tone, the bass, the drums literally everything is perfect. The tone is just unreal 😍🤤
Yatel Vergara
No se da una idea de cuanto los amo chicos, gracias por este album!
Dick Steel
I heard this last night at 1AM and instantly strapped my old aggressive skates on and went out into the city and before I knew it the sun was rising, and I had skated around all night just grooving. Something I've not done in years and feels awesome. Thanks guys.
ASH_33
LMFAO that escalated quickly bro. In my country if u skates after 7pm u get stabbed or shot immediately 😂 but yeah be safe anyway.. and chon is awesome after a toke that's for sure
xox3769v
@ASH_33 weird country