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{{short description|American singer, producer, and graphic designer from South Carolina}}
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'''Chaz Bundick''' (born '''Chazwick Bradley Bundick'''; November 7, 1986), known professionally as '''Toro y Moi''', is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the [[chillwave]] genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries [[Washed Out]] and [[Neon Indian]], although his music has explored various styles since.<ref name="CoS2009">{{cite web |last=Kivel |first=Adam |url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/04/album-review-toro-y-moi-june-2009/ |title=Album Review: Toro Y Moi – ''June 2009'' |publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=April 20, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> His stage name is a [[multilingualism|multilingual]] expression consisting of the Spanish words ''toro'' and ''y'' (meaning "bull" and "and", respectively) and the French word ''moi'' (meaning "me").<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Shaffer |first=Claire |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/blood-orange-toro-y-moi-dark-handsome-video-904575/ |title=Watch Blood Orange, Toro y Moi's Serene Video for 'Dark & Handsome'|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |year=2019 |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Langham |first=Matt |url=https://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/toro-y-moi-june-2009 |title=Toro Y Moi – June 2009 |website=[[musicOMH]] |year=2012 |access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref>
'''Chaz Bear''' (born '''Chazwick Bradley Bundick'''; November 7, 1986), known professionally as '''Toro y Moi''', is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the [[chillwave]] genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries [[Washed Out]] and [[Neon Indian]], although his music has explored various styles since.<ref name="CoS2009">{{cite web |last=Kivel |first=Adam |url=https://consequence.net/2012/04/album-review-toro-y-moi-june-2009/ |title=Album Review: Toro Y Moi – ''June 2009'' |publisher=[[Consequence of Sound]] |date=April 20, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> His stage name is a [[multilingualism|multilingual]] expression consisting of the Spanish words ''toro'' and ''y'' (meaning "bull" and "and", respectively) and the French word ''moi'' (meaning "me").<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Shaffer |first=Claire |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/blood-orange-toro-y-moi-dark-handsome-video-904575/ |title=Watch Blood Orange, Toro y Moi's Serene Video for 'Dark & Handsome'|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |year=2019 |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Langham |first=Matt |url=https://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/toro-y-moi-june-2009 |title=Toro Y Moi – June 2009 |website=[[musicOMH]] |year=2012 |access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Chaz Bundick<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album Boo Boo, Shares Video for New Song|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/73359-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-boo-boo-shares-video-for-new-song-watch/|website=Pitchfork|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> was born on November 7, 1986, in [[Columbia, South Carolina]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Reges |first=Margaret |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/toro-y-moi-mn0002138857 |title=Toro y Moi |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref> to a [[Filipinos|Filipino]] mother and an [[African Americans|African American]] father.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lester |first=Paul |author-link=Paul Lester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/aug/13/new-band-toro-y-moi |title=New band of the day – No 606: Toro Y Moi |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=August 13, 2009 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> He attended [[Ridge View High School]], where he formed the [[indie rock]] band the Heist and the Accomplice with three schoolmates.<ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Logan K. |url=http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=11011801074507906&ShowArticle_ID=11010806102187623 |title=Toro Y Moi |work=Free Times |date=June 9–15, 2010 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124011833/http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=11011801074507906&ShowArticle_ID=11010806102187623 |archive-date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref>
Chaz Bear<ref name="auto">{{cite web|title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album Boo Boo, Shares Video for New Song|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/73359-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-boo-boo-shares-video-for-new-song-watch/|website=Pitchfork|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> was born on November 7, 1986, in [[Columbia, South Carolina]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Reges |first=Margaret |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/toro-y-moi-mn0002138857 |title=Toro y Moi |publisher=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref> to a Filipino mother and a black father.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lester |first=Paul |author-link=Paul Lester |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/aug/13/new-band-toro-y-moi |title=New band of the day – No 606: Toro Y Moi |work=[[The Guardian]] |date=August 13, 2009 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> He attended [[Ridge View High School]], where he formed the [[indie rock]] band the Heist and the Accomplice with three schoolmates.<ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Logan K. |url=http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=11011801074507906&ShowArticle_ID=11010806102187623 |title=Toro Y Moi |work=Free Times |date=June 9–15, 2010 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130124011833/http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=11011801074507906&ShowArticle_ID=11010806102187623 |archive-date=January 24, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref>


Bundick graduated from the [[University of South Carolina]] in spring of 2009 with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[graphic design]]. Late in his school career, Toro y Moi formed a close musical relationship with fellow [[chillwave]] artist Ernest Greene, who performs under the name [[Washed Out]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Gourlay |first=Dom |url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140414-dis-meets-toro-y-moi |title=DiS meets Toro Y Moi |publisher=[[Drowned in Sound]] |date=July 7, 2010 |access-date=August 14, 2012 |archive-date=August 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815084540/http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140414-dis-meets-toro-y-moi |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Bear graduated from the [[University of South Carolina]] in spring of 2009 with a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[graphic design]]. Late in his school career, Toro y Moi formed a close musical relationship with fellow [[chillwave]] artist Ernest Greene, who performs under the name [[Washed Out]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Gourlay |first=Dom |url=http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140414-dis-meets-toro-y-moi |title=DiS meets Toro Y Moi |publisher=[[Drowned in Sound]] |date=July 7, 2010 |access-date=August 14, 2012 |archive-date=August 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100815084540/http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4140414-dis-meets-toro-y-moi |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===2010: ''Causers of This''===
===2010: ''Causers of This''===
In mid-2009, Bundick was signed to [[Carpark Records]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Breihan |first=Tom |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/35870-news-in-brief-atmosphere-mt-st-helens-vietnam-band-toro-y-moi-jersey-live/ |title=News in Brief: Atmosphere, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Toro y Moi, Jersey Live |publisher=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=July 13, 2009 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> on which he released his debut Toro y Moi full-length album, ''[[Causers of This]]'', in January 2010. On ''Causers of This'', Bundick experimented with sampling and production techniques using the [[digital audio workstation]] [[Reason (software)|Reason]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Shawn |last=Reynaldo |url=http://www.xlr8r.com/gear/2013/01/in-the-studio-toro-y-moi/ |title=In the Studio: Toro Y Moi |date=January 21, 2013 |publisher=XLR8R.com |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The album garnered comparisons to the "chillwave" subgenre; however, Bundick stated that he never classified his music as such. Bundick refers to the album's subject matter as "personal," calling it a "break-up album."<ref name="pitchfork1">{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40809-toro-y-moi-talks-new-album-underneath-the-pine/ |title=Toro Y Moi Talks New Album, Underneath the Pine &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=November 23, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Tours supporting [[Ruby Suns]], [[Caribou (musician)|Caribou]], and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] followed the album's release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20385-what-for/|title=Toro Y Moi: What For? : Album Review|website=Pitchfork.com|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref>
In mid-2009, Bear was signed to [[Carpark Records]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Breihan |first=Tom |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/35870-news-in-brief-atmosphere-mt-st-helens-vietnam-band-toro-y-moi-jersey-live/ |title=News in Brief: Atmosphere, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Toro y Moi, Jersey Live |publisher=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |date=July 13, 2009 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> on which he released his debut Toro y Moi full-length album, ''[[Causers of This]]'', in January 2010. On ''Causers of This'', Bear experimented with sampling and production techniques using the [[digital audio workstation]] [[Reason (software)|Reason]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Shawn |last=Reynaldo |url=http://www.xlr8r.com/gear/2013/01/in-the-studio-toro-y-moi/ |title=In the Studio: Toro Y Moi |date=January 21, 2013 |publisher=XLR8R.com |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The album garnered comparisons to the "chillwave" subgenre; however, Bear stated that he never classified his music as such. Bear refers to the album's subject matter as "personal," calling it a "break-up album."<ref name="pitchfork1">{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40809-toro-y-moi-talks-new-album-underneath-the-pine/ |title=Toro Y Moi Talks New Album, Underneath the Pine &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=November 23, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Tours supporting [[Ruby Suns]], [[Caribou (musician)|Caribou]], and [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] followed the album's release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/20385-what-for/|title=Toro Y Moi: What For? : Album Review|website=Pitchfork.com|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref>


===2011: ''Underneath the Pine'' and ''Freaking Out'' EP===
===2011: ''Underneath the Pine'' and ''Freaking Out'' EP===
Bundick's second album, ''[[Underneath the Pine]]'', was released on February 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dombal |first=Ryan |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40774-toro-y-moi-announces-sophomore-album/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Sophomore Album |publisher=Pitchfork |date=November 19, 2010 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> The album was recorded at Bundick's home between tours while supporting ''Causers of This''. ''Underneath the Pine'' marked a stylistic departure from the previous album in that it was made up of all live instrumentation and contained no samples. Bundick cites horror movie soundtracks, [[space disco]], and film composers [[Piero Umiliani]] and [[François de Roubaix]] as inspiration for the album's sound.<ref name="pitchfork1"/> Further, Bundick states that "...what influenced ''Underneath the Pine'' was finding stuff that I wanted to sample for ''Causers''. A lot of the things I sampled for ''Causers'' ended up being the main musical inspiration for ''Underneath the Pine.''"<ref>{{cite web|first=Eric |last=Sundermann |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/features/toro-y-moi/toro-y-moi-interview/56224/ |title=Toro Y Moi: 'I just constantly like to make stuff' : Interview &#124; Prefix |publisher=Prefixmag.com |date=September 21, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>
Bear's second album, ''[[Underneath the Pine]]'', was released on February 22, 2011.<ref>{{cite web |last=Dombal |first=Ryan |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40774-toro-y-moi-announces-sophomore-album/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Sophomore Album |publisher=Pitchfork |date=November 19, 2010 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> The album was recorded at Bear's home between tours while supporting ''Causers of This''. ''Underneath the Pine'' marked a stylistic departure from the previous album in that it was made up of all live instrumentation and contained no samples. Bear cites horror movie soundtracks, [[space disco]], and film composers [[Piero Umiliani]] and [[François de Roubaix]] as inspiration for the album's sound.<ref name="pitchfork1"/> Further, Bear states that "...what influenced ''Underneath the Pine'' was finding stuff that I wanted to sample for ''Causers''. A lot of the things I sampled for ''Causers'' ended up being the main musical inspiration for ''Underneath the Pine.''"<ref>{{cite web|first=Eric |last=Sundermann |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/features/toro-y-moi/toro-y-moi-interview/56224/ |title=Toro Y Moi: 'I just constantly like to make stuff' : Interview &#124; Prefix |publisher=Prefixmag.com |date=September 21, 2011 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>


In an interview with the website At the Sinema, he suggested that he had moved beyond the chillwave genre: "All that stuff is really good music, like Ernest Green (Washed Out) and Neon Indian. I'm a big fan of all of that, but I think [chillwave] was just a small little period where we all were, coincidentally."<ref>{{cite web |last=Katoch |first=Karan |url=http://atthesinema.co.uk/?p=3085 |title=An interview with Toro Y Moi |publisher=At the Sinema |date=December 5, 2010 |access-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref>
In an interview with the website At the Sinema, he suggested that he had moved beyond the chillwave genre: "All that stuff is really good music, like Ernest Green (Washed Out) and Neon Indian. I'm a big fan of all of that, but I think [chillwave] was just a small little period where we all were, coincidentally."<ref>{{cite web |last=Katoch |first=Karan |url=http://atthesinema.co.uk/?p=3085 |title=An interview with Toro Y Moi |publisher=At the Sinema |date=December 5, 2010 |access-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref>
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On September 13, 2011, Toro y Moi released an EP titled ''Freaking Out'', featuring a cover of "[[Saturday Love]]" by [[Cherrelle]] and [[Alexander O'Neal]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Fitzmaurice |first=Larry |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/43164-toro-y-moi-is-freaking-out-on-new-ep/ |title=Toro Y Moi Is ''Freaking Out'' on New EP |publisher=Pitchfork |date=July 13, 2011 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> The EP's sound was heavily influenced by 80's [[Boogie (genre)|Boogie]] and R&B.
On September 13, 2011, Toro y Moi released an EP titled ''Freaking Out'', featuring a cover of "[[Saturday Love]]" by [[Cherrelle]] and [[Alexander O'Neal]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Fitzmaurice |first=Larry |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/43164-toro-y-moi-is-freaking-out-on-new-ep/ |title=Toro Y Moi Is ''Freaking Out'' on New EP |publisher=Pitchfork |date=July 13, 2011 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> The EP's sound was heavily influenced by 80's [[Boogie (genre)|Boogie]] and R&B.


The band was chosen by [[Caribou (musician)|Caribou]] to perform at the [[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|ATP Nightmare Before Christmas]] festival that they co-curated in December 2011 in Minehead, England.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php |title=On Sale Now! Free Battles, Caribou & Les Savy Fav Mixtapes Released! |publisher=[[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|All Tomorrow's Parties]] }}</ref>
The band was chosen by [[Caribou (musician)|Caribou]] to perform at the [[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|ATP Nightmare Before Christmas]] festival that they co-curated in December 2011 in Minehead, England.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.atpfestival.com/events/nightmare2011.php |title=On Sale Now! Free Battles, Caribou & Les Savy Fav Mixtapes Released! |publisher=[[All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)|All Tomorrow's Parties]] }}</ref> Bear also planned a collaboration album with California rapper, Tyler, The Creator was is was recorded from 2011 to mid 2012.


[[File:Toro y Moi in Camden 1.jpg|240px|thumbnail|Toro y Moi performing at [[KOKO (music venue)|Koko]] in [[Camden Town]] in 2013]]
[[File:Toro y Moi in Camden 1.jpg|240px|thumbnail|Toro y Moi performing at [[KOKO (music venue)|Koko]] in [[Camden Town]] in 2013]]


===2012–2013: ''Anything in Return''===
===2012–2013: ''Anything in Return''===
In January 2013, Bundick released his third Toro y Moi studio album, ''[[Anything in Return]]'', which he described as having a '90s dance and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] sound. According to him, the album was "influenced by lots of different types of [[house music|house]], from [[deep house]] to [[2-step garage|two-step]] [...] The chords ['Harm in Change' and 'Say That'] use—that's just something I've been a fan of for a while. I really wanted to mess around with those kinds of elements and revisit what I did on ''Causers of This'', but make those elements a little bit better and more apparent."<ref>{{cite web |last=Hudson |first=Alex |url=http://exclaim.ca/Interviews/WebExclusive/toro_y_moi-pop_redemption |title=Toro y Moi |work=[[Exclaim!]] |date=February 2013 |access-date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> The album was called "highly indebted to the late sacrosanct hip-hop producer [[J Dilla]]" by the ''[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=McIntire |first=George |url=http://www.sfbg.com/2013/02/26/just-chill |title=Just chill |work=[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]] |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=April 6, 2013}}</ref> Bundick stated that he wanted to combine the electronic production of his first record with the elements of traditional instrumentation of his second album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hudson |first=Alex |url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/toro_y_moi-pop_redemption |title=Toro y Moi |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=February 8, 2013 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>
In January 2013, Bear released his third Toro y Moi studio album, ''[[Anything in Return]]'', which he described as having a '90s dance and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] sound. According to him, the album was "influenced by lots of different types of [[house music|house]], from [[deep house]] to [[2-step garage|two-step]] [...] The chords ['Harm in Change' and 'Say That'] use—that's just something I've been a fan of for a while. I really wanted to mess around with those kinds of elements and revisit what I did on ''Causers of This'', but make those elements a little bit better and more apparent."<ref>{{cite web |last=Hudson |first=Alex |url=http://exclaim.ca/Interviews/WebExclusive/toro_y_moi-pop_redemption |title=Toro y Moi |work=[[Exclaim!]] |date=February 2013 |access-date=March 8, 2013}}</ref> The album was called "highly indebted to the late sacrosanct hip-hop producer [[J Dilla]]" by the ''[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=McIntire |first=George |url=http://www.sfbg.com/2013/02/26/just-chill |title=Just chill |work=[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]] |date=February 26, 2013 |access-date=April 6, 2013}}</ref> Bear stated that he wanted to combine the electronic production of his first record with the elements of traditional instrumentation of his second album.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hudson |first=Alex |url=http://exclaim.ca/Music/article/toro_y_moi-pop_redemption |title=Toro y Moi |publisher=Exclaim.ca |date=February 8, 2013 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref>


===2014–2015: ''What For?'' and ''Samantha'' mixtape===
===2014–2015: ''What For?'' and ''Samantha'' mixtape===
Bundick released ''[[What For? (album)|What For?]]'', his fourth studio album as Toro y Moi, on April 7, 2015, on Carpark Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58125-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-what-for-shares-empty-nesters/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album What For?, Shares "Empty Nesters" &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=January 19, 2015 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The album marked a further departure in sound from previous releases with a guitar-based rock sound, drawing inspiration from artists such as Big Star, Talking Heads, Todd Rundgren, Tim Maia, and Cortex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2015/01/20/listen-toro-y-mois-new-disco-groovy-empty-nesters|title=Listen: Toro Y Moi's New Disco-Groovy "Empty Nesters"|first=Emma|last=Silvers|website=sfweekly.com|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref>
Bear released ''[[What For? (album)|What For?]]'', his fourth studio album as Toro y Moi, on April 7, 2015, on Carpark Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58125-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-what-for-shares-empty-nesters/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album What For?, Shares "Empty Nesters" &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=January 19, 2015 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The album marked a further departure in sound from previous releases with a guitar-based rock sound, drawing inspiration from artists such as Big Star, Talking Heads, Todd Rundgren, Tim Maia, and Cortex.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2015/01/20/listen-toro-y-mois-new-disco-groovy-empty-nesters|title=Listen: Toro Y Moi's New Disco-Groovy "Empty Nesters"|first=Emma|last=Silvers|website=sfweekly.com|access-date=July 7, 2017|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080244/http://www.sfweekly.com/shookdown/2015/01/20/listen-toro-y-mois-new-disco-groovy-empty-nesters|url-status=dead}}</ref>He also worked with Tyler, the Creator Later that year Bear released the hip hop–influenced mixtape ''[[Samantha (album)|Samantha]]'' via a Dropbox link. The free, 20-track mixtape features collaborations with [[Washed Out]], [[Rome Fortune]] and [[Nosaj Thing]], among others.

Later that year, Bundick released the hip hop–influenced mixtape ''[[Samantha (album)|Samantha]]'' via a Dropbox link. The free, 20-track mixtape features collaborations with [[Washed Out]], [[Rome Fortune]] and [[Nosaj Thing]], among others.


===2016–2017: ''Live from Trona'' and ''Boo Boo''===
===2016–2017: ''Live from Trona'' and ''Boo Boo''===
In April 2016, Bundick traveled with his touring band to the Mojave Desert to film a live concert film and album. The concert, which had no audience, was filmed in a single day among the Trona Pinnacles. The band added Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Brijean Murphy on congas, and were joined by The Mattson 2 to play the song "JBS".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://store.carparkrecords.com/products/574512-cak117-toro-y-moi-live-from-trona|title=Carpark Records: Toro y Moi "Live from Trona"|website=Carpark Records|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref> Bundick shared with ''[[The Fader]]'' that the film was inspired by [[Pink Floyd]]'s ''Live At Pompeii'', which featured a live performance without an audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/14/toro-y-moi-live-from-trona-concert-film-chaz-bundick|title=The Story Behind Toro y Moi's "Live from Trona" Concert Film|website=The Fader|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref>
In April 2016, Bear traveled with his touring band to the Mojave Desert to film a live concert film and album. The concert, which had no audience, was filmed in a single day among the Trona Pinnacles. The band added Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Brijean Murphy on congas, and were joined by The Mattson 2 to play the song "JBS".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://store.carparkrecords.com/products/574512-cak117-toro-y-moi-live-from-trona|title=Carpark Records: Toro y Moi "Live from Trona"|website=Carpark Records|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref> Bear shared with ''[[The Fader]]'' that the film was inspired by [[Pink Floyd]]'s ''Live At Pompeii'', which featured a live performance without an audience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2016/09/14/toro-y-moi-live-from-trona-concert-film-chaz-bundick|title=The Story Behind Toro y Moi's "Live from Trona" Concert Film|website=The Fader|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref>


The film, directed by Harry Israelson, premiered online in August 2016. The live recording was released as a double LP by Carpark Records in August as well.
The film, directed by Harry Israelson, premiered online in August 2016. The live recording was released as a double LP by Carpark Records in August as well.


The studio album follow up to ''[[What For? (album)|What For?]]'', ''[[Boo Boo (album)|Boo Boo]]'', was released on July 7, 2017, by Carpark Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/73359-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-boo-boo-shares-video-for-new-song-watch/|title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album *Boo Boo*, Shares Video for New Song: Watch - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref> In creating ''Boo Boo'', Bundick was influenced by an eclectic mix of [[Daft Punk]], [[Frank Ocean]], [[Travis Scott]], and [[Oneohtrix Point Never]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toro Y Moi Shares His New Boo Boo|url=http://www.craveonline.com/music/1275733-new-music-toro-y-moi-shares-new-boo-boo|website=Crave Online|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> ''Boo Boo'' moved back towards a more R&B, electronic sound, diverging from the live instrumentation of ''What For?''.
The studio album follow up to ''[[What For? (album)|What For?]]'', ''[[Boo Boo (album)|Boo Boo]]'', was released on July 7, 2017, by Carpark Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/73359-toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-boo-boo-shares-video-for-new-song-watch/|title=Toro Y Moi Announces New Album *Boo Boo*, Shares Video for New Song: Watch - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|date=June 9, 2017 |access-date=July 7, 2017}}</ref> In creating ''Boo Boo'', Bear was influenced by an eclectic mix of [[Daft Punk]], [[Frank Ocean]], [[Travis Scott]], and [[Oneohtrix Point Never]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toro Y Moi Shares His New Boo Boo|url=http://www.craveonline.com/music/1275733-new-music-toro-y-moi-shares-new-boo-boo|website=Crave Online|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref> ''Boo Boo'' moved back towards a more R&B, electronic sound, diverging from the live instrumentation of ''What For?''.


===2018–2021: ''Outer Peace'' and ''Soul Trash'' mixtape===
===2018–2021: ''Outer Peace'' and ''Soul Trash'' mixtape===
Bundick released the sixth Toro y Moi album, ''[[Outer Peace]]'', on January 18, 2019, on Carpark Records. ''Outer Peace'' is arguably the most pop-influenced Toro y Moi album to date. Tracks like "Ordinary Pleasure" and "Freelance" showcase the continued funk, disco, and house influence that is woven through the entire Toro y Moi discography. On First Listen with [[NPR]] in January 2019, Bundick explained a bit about the album title, stating that "usually the peace is within, so to have peace on the outside is the challenge. I kind of just wanted to call that out."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicnewsnet.com/2019/01/music-news-prior-to-the-release-of-its-new-album-next-week-toro-y-moi-is-streaming-its-new-album-outer-peacein-full-now-via.html|title=TORO Y MOI SHARES NEW ALBUM, OUTER PEACE, VIA NPR'S FIRST LISTEN|website=Music News Net|access-date=January 19, 2019}}</ref>
Bear released the sixth Toro y Moi album, ''[[Outer Peace]]'', on January 18, 2019, on Carpark Records. ''Outer Peace'' is arguably the most pop-influenced Toro y Moi album to date. Tracks like "Ordinary Pleasure" and "Freelance" showcase the continued funk, disco, and house influence that is woven through the entire Toro y Moi discography. On First Listen with [[NPR]] in January 2019, Bear explained a bit about the album title, stating that "usually the peace is within, so to have peace on the outside is the challenge. I kind of just wanted to call that out."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musicnewsnet.com/2019/01/music-news-prior-to-the-release-of-its-new-album-next-week-toro-y-moi-is-streaming-its-new-album-outer-peacein-full-now-via.html|title=TORO Y MOI SHARES NEW ALBUM, OUTER PEACE, VIA NPR'S FIRST LISTEN|website=Music News Net|access-date=January 19, 2019|archive-date=January 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190111121406/https://www.musicnewsnet.com/2019/01/music-news-prior-to-the-release-of-its-new-album-next-week-toro-y-moi-is-streaming-its-new-album-outer-peacein-full-now-via.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


A week after the release of ''Outer Peace'' and while on tour supporting the album, Bundick shared a Dropbox link to a cassette bounce of his newest mixtape, ''Soul Trash''. In October 2019, an updated version of ''Soul Trash'' was released on streaming platforms. The official release was accompanied by a psychedelic short film directed by Bay Area artist Laneya Billingsley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/10/29/toro-y-moi-short-film-soul-trash|title=Watch Toro y Moi's short film Soul Trash|website=The Fader|access-date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>
A week after the release of ''Outer Peace'' and while on tour supporting the album, Bear shared a Dropbox link to a cassette bounce of his newest mixtape, ''Soul Trash''. In October 2019, an updated version of ''Soul Trash'' was released on streaming platforms. The official release was accompanied by a psychedelic short film directed by Bay Area artist Laneya Billingsley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/10/29/toro-y-moi-short-film-soul-trash|title=Watch Toro y Moi's short film Soul Trash|website=The Fader|access-date=December 1, 2020}}</ref>


In late 2019, Bundick started working with [[Flume (musician)|Flume]] on the drum and bass-inspired track "[[The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song)|The Difference]]", which was released on March 11, 2020.<ref name = "flume">{{cite web |last=Maicki |first=Salvatore |url=https://www.thefader.com/2020/03/11/flume-toro-y-moi-the-difference-new-album-2020 |title=Flume on his new Toro y Moi collaboration, 'The Difference' |website=[[The Fader]] |year=2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}}</ref> The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/toro-y-moi/287539 |title=Grammy Award Results for Toro y Moi |website=[[Grammy.com]] |year=2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}}</ref>
In late 2019, Bear started working with [[Flume (musician)|Flume]] on the drum and bass-inspired track "[[The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song)|The Difference]]", which was released on March 11, 2020.<ref name = "flume">{{cite web |last=Maicki |first=Salvatore |url=https://www.thefader.com/2020/03/11/flume-toro-y-moi-the-difference-new-album-2020 |title=Flume on his new Toro y Moi collaboration, 'The Difference' |website=[[The Fader]] |year=2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}}</ref> The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for 2020.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/toro-y-moi/287539 |title=Grammy Award Results for Toro y Moi |website=[[Grammy.com]] |year=2020 |access-date=December 7, 2020}}</ref>


In October 2021, Bundick announced that he had signed with [[Dead Oceans]] to release the next Toro y Moi album in progress.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hussey |first1=Allison |title=Toro y Moi Signs to Dead Oceans, Readies New Album for 2022 |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-signs-to-dead-oceans-readies-new-album-for-2022/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=27 January 2022 |date=21 October 2021}}</ref>
In October 2021, Bear announced that he had signed with [[Dead Oceans]] to release the next Toro y Moi album in progress.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hussey |first1=Allison |title=Toro y Moi Signs to Dead Oceans, Readies New Album for 2022 |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-signs-to-dead-oceans-readies-new-album-for-2022/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=27 January 2022 |date=21 October 2021}}</ref>


===2022–present: ''Mahal''===
===2022–present: ''Mahal''===
On January 26, 2022, Bundick announced his seventh studio album as Toro y Moi, ''[[Mahal (Toro y Moi album)|Mahal]]'', alongside the release of its first two singles, "Postman" and "Magazine". Two more singles "The Loop" and "Déjà Vu" were released on February 22 and March 31 that year, respectively. The album was released on April 29 via Dead Oceans.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruiz |first1=Matthew |title=Toro y Moi Announces New Album Mahal, Shares New Videos: Watch |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-mahal-shares-new-videos-watch/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=27 January 2022 |date=26 January 2022}}</ref>
On January 26, 2022, Bear announced his seventh studio album as Toro y Moi, ''[[Mahal (Toro y Moi album)|Mahal]]'', alongside the release of its first two singles, "Postman" and "Magazine". Two more singles "The Loop" and "Déjà Vu" were released on February 22 and March 31 that year, respectively. The album was released on April 29 via Dead Oceans.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ruiz |first1=Matthew |title=Toro y Moi Announces New Album Mahal, Shares New Videos: Watch |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-mahal-shares-new-videos-watch/ |website=Pitchfork |access-date=27 January 2022 |date=26 January 2022}}</ref>


==Side projects==
==Side projects==


===Les Sins (2014–present)===
===Les Sins (2014–present)===
Bundick DJs and makes electronic [[dance music]] under the moniker Les Sins. As Les Sins, Bundick has put out a series of 12" records on Carpark Records and Jiaolong Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40069-toro-y-moi-announces-tour-new-dance-project/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Tour, New Dance Project &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=September 15, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/47276-toro-y-moi-to-release-new-dance-single-as-les-sins-on-caribous-jiaolong-label/ |title=Toro Y Moi to Release New Dance Single as Les Sins on Caribou's Jiaolong Label &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=July 26, 2012 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Bundick stated that Les Sins "was just another way to make weirder music without having to feel I'm alienating Toro y Moi [fans]. So it's kind of nice to do whatever kind of song I want to do without having to worry about it being accessible."<ref>{{cite web|last=Trammell |first=Matthew |url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/10/29/interview-les-sins |title=Toro Y Moi's Chaz Bundick Goes Full-On Dance With Les Sins |publisher=Thefader.com |date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Les Sins's debut full-length album, ''Michael'', was released on November 4, 2014, on Bundick's own Company Records (now called Company Studio).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/56371-toro-y-moi-announces-michael-debut-album-as-les-sins-shares-bother/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Michael, Debut Album as Les Sins, Shares "Bother" &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The next Les Sins release was a split EP with New York house music producer AceMo called ''C'mon Les' Go'', released on August 27, 2020, by Company Studio.
Bear DJs and makes electronic [[dance music]] under the moniker Les Sins. As Les Sins, Bear has put out a series of 12-inch records on Carpark Records and Jiaolong Records.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/40069-toro-y-moi-announces-tour-new-dance-project/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Tour, New Dance Project &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=September 15, 2010 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/47276-toro-y-moi-to-release-new-dance-single-as-les-sins-on-caribous-jiaolong-label/ |title=Toro Y Moi to Release New Dance Single as Les Sins on Caribou's Jiaolong Label &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=July 26, 2012 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Bear stated that Les Sins "was just another way to make weirder music without having to feel I'm alienating Toro y Moi [fans]. So it's kind of nice to do whatever kind of song I want to do without having to worry about it being accessible."<ref>{{cite web|last=Trammell |first=Matthew |url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/10/29/interview-les-sins |title=Toro Y Moi's Chaz Bundick Goes Full-On Dance With Les Sins |publisher=Thefader.com |date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> Les Sins's debut full-length album, ''Michael'', was released on November 4, 2014, on Bear's own Company Records (now called Company Studio).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/56371-toro-y-moi-announces-michael-debut-album-as-les-sins-shares-bother/ |title=Toro Y Moi Announces Michael, Debut Album as Les Sins, Shares "Bother" &#124; News |publisher=Pitchfork.com |date=August 19, 2014 |access-date=May 18, 2015}}</ref> The next Les Sins release was a split EP with New York house music producer AceMo called ''C'mon Les' Go'', released on August 27, 2020, by Company Studio.


===Plum (2016–present)===
===Plum (2016–present)===
Bundick produces and performs ambient music as Plum. The first Plum release was a self-titled single-track tape that came out on Leaving Records on September 28, 2016. The next Plum release was a full-length called ''StreetView'' released on Company Studio on October 24, 2020. StreetView's release was accompanied by the debut of an immersive website, plum.link, that paired streaming of the album with drone footage and effects that enhanced the experience of the music.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://plum.link |title=PLUM - StreetView |website=plum.link |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref>
Bear produces and performs ambient music as Plum. The first Plum release was a self-titled single-track tape that came out on Leaving Records on September 28, 2016. The next Plum release was a full-length called ''StreetView'' released on Company Studio on October 24, 2020. StreetView's release was accompanied by the debut of an immersive website, plum.link, that paired streaming of the album with drone footage and effects that enhanced the experience of the music.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://plum.link |title=PLUM - StreetView |website=plum.link |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref>


===Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2 (2016–2017)===
===Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2 (2016–2017)===
Bundick released a collaborative album, ''Star Stuff'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/23037-chaz-bundick-meets-the-mattson-2-star-stuff/|title=Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2: Star Stuff Album Review |website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=April 16, 2017}}</ref> with The Mattson 2, a jazz duo from California. ''Star Stuff'' was released on Company Records on March 31, 2017, and subsequently reached #1 on the contemporary jazz Billboard Charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livesessions.npr.org/artists/the-mattson-2|title=NPR music Live Sessions: The Mattson 2 |website=NPR|language=en|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref> While touring together in support of ''Star Stuff'', Bundick and the Mattson 2 performed their collaborative album alongside existing songs from Toro y Moi's catalog.
Bear released a collaborative album, ''Star Stuff'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/23037-chaz-bundick-meets-the-mattson-2-star-stuff/|title=Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2: Star Stuff Album Review |website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=April 16, 2017}}</ref> with The Mattson 2, a jazz duo from California. ''Star Stuff'' was released on Company Records on March 31, 2017, and subsequently reached #1 on the contemporary jazz Billboard Charts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://livesessions.npr.org/artists/the-mattson-2|title=NPR music Live Sessions: The Mattson 2 |website=NPR|language=en|access-date=November 24, 2020}}</ref> While touring together in support of ''Star Stuff'', Bear and the Mattson 2 performed their collaborative album alongside existing songs from Toro y Moi's catalog.


==Art and design work==
==Art and design work==
Alongside his music career, Bundick also maintains a visual art and design practice. In 2016, Bundick founded Company Studio<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.companyrecordlabel.com/studio |title=Company Studio |website=Company Studio |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref> as a framework and vehicle for his visual endeavors. Company Studio works across various disciplines including graphic design, art direction, fine art, murals and installations, event production, and video production.
Alongside his music career, Bear also maintains a visual art and design practice. In 2016, Bear founded Company Studio<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.companyrecordlabel.com/studio |title=Company Studio |website=Company Studio |access-date=November 9, 2020}}</ref> as a framework and vehicle for his visual endeavors. Company Studio works across various disciplines including graphic design, art direction, fine art, murals and installations, event production, and video production.


Bundick's fine art is primarily centered around painting, but also includes drawing, collage, and sculpture. Bundick has had solo shows in at New Image Art (Los Angeles), FISK Projects (Portland), and Gallery Commune (Tokyo).
Bear's fine art is primarily centered around painting, but also includes drawing, collage, and sculpture. Bear has had solo shows in at New Image Art (Los Angeles), FISK Projects (Portland), and Gallery Commune (Tokyo).


Company Studio is also the name of Bundick's record label, an imprint under Carpark Records, on which he releases his own side projects as well as records by selected artists that he has produced.
Company Studio is also the name of Bear's record label, an imprint under Carpark Records, on which he releases his own side projects as well as records by selected artists that he has produced.


==Band members==
==Band members==
===Live===
===Live===
*Chaz Bundick{{spaced ndash}} vocals, guitar, and keyboards <small>(2008–present)</small>
*Chaz Bear{{spaced ndash}} vocals, guitar, and keyboards <small>(2008–present)</small>
*Patrick Jeffords{{spaced ndash}} bass <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Patrick Jeffords{{spaced ndash}} bass <small>(2010–2018)</small>
*Andy Woodward{{spaced ndash}} drums <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Andy Woodward{{spaced ndash}} drums <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Jordan Blackmon{{spaced ndash}} guitar <small>(2011–2017)</small>
*Jordan Blackmon{{spaced ndash}} guitar <small>(2011–2017)</small>
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Bundick lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he moved after leaving South Carolina. On June 27, 2017, the city of [[Berkeley, California]] officially declared June 27 to be 'Chaz Bundick Day'. This public recognition of Bundick's contribution to music and the arts was presented by [[Jesse Arreguin]], [[List of mayors of Berkeley, California|Mayor of Berkeley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toro y Moi Honoured in Berkeley with 'Chaz Bundick Day'|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-honored-in-berkeley-with-chaz-bundick-day/|website=Pitchfork|access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref>
Bear lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he moved after leaving South Carolina. On June 27, 2017, the city of [[Berkeley, California]] officially declared June 27 to be 'Chaz Bundick Day'. This public recognition of Bear's contribution to music and the arts was presented by [[Jesse Arreguin]], [[List of mayors of Berkeley, California|Mayor of Berkeley]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Toro y Moi Honoured in Berkeley with 'Chaz Bundick Day'|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-honored-in-berkeley-with-chaz-bundick-day/|website=Pitchfork|date=June 27, 2017 |access-date=July 23, 2017}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br><ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/toro-y-moi/chart-history/tlp/|title=Toro y Moi Chart History - Billboard|work=Billboard|access-date=May 5, 2021}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]<br><ref name="Billboard 200">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/toro-y-moi/chart-history/tlp/|title=Toro y Moi Chart History - Billboard|magazine=Billboard|access-date=May 5, 2021}}</ref>
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! scope="row"|''[[Causers of This]]''
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!scope="row"|''[[Mahal (Toro y Moi album)|Mahal]]''
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* Released: April 29, 2022
* Released: April 29, 2022<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-announces-new-album-mahal-shares-new-videos-watch/|title=Toro y Moi Announces New Album Mahal, Shares New Videos|last=Ruiz|first=Matthew Ismael|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=January 26, 2022|access-date=January 26, 2022}}</ref>
* Label: Dead Oceans
* Label: Dead Oceans
* Format: CD, DL, LP, [[Cassette tape|MC]]
* Format: CD, DL, LP, [[Cassette tape|MC]]
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* Released: September 6, 2024
* Label: Dead Oceans
* Format: CD, DL, LP
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! scope="row"|''[[June 2009 (album)|June 2009]]''
! scope="row"|''[[June 2009 (album)|June 2009]]''
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* Released: April 14, 2012
* Released: April 24, 2012
* Label: Carpark
* Label: Carpark
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===Live albums===
===Live albums===
* ''Live From Trona'' (2016)
* ''Live from Trona'' (2016)
* ''MAHAL (Live from Big Sur)'' (2023)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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* ''smartbeats'' (for [[Glaceau Smartwater]]) (2019)
* ''smartbeats'' (for [[Glaceau Smartwater]]) (2019)
* ''C'mon Les' Go <small>(as Les Sins)</small>'' (split with AceMo) (2020)
* ''C'mon Les' Go <small>(as Les Sins)</small>'' (split with AceMo) (2020)
* ''Sandhills'' (2023)


===Singles===
===Singles===
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* "Blessa" (2009)
* "Blessa" (2009)
* "Leave Everywhere" (2010)
* "Leave Everywhere" (2010)
* "I Will Talk to You" / "For No Reason" (split 7" with [[Cloud Nothings]]) (2011)
* "I Will Talk to You" / "For No Reason" (split 7-inch with [[Cloud Nothings]]) (2011)
* "[[So Many Details]]" (2012)
* "[[So Many Details]]" (2012)
* "Say That" (2013)
* "Say That" (2013)
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* "[[Ordinary Pleasure]]" (2018)
* "[[Ordinary Pleasure]]" (2018)
* "[[The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song)|The Difference]]" (with [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]) (2020)
* "[[The Difference (Flume and Toro y Moi song)|The Difference]]" (with [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]) (2020)
* "Ordinary Guy" (with The Mattison 2) (2020)
* "Postman" / "Magazine" (2022)
* "Postman" / "Magazine" (2022)
* "The Loop" (2022)
* "The Loop" (2022)
* "Déjà Vu" (2022)
* "Déjà Vu" (2022)
* "Tuesday" (2024)
* "Heaven" (2024) <small>(featuring [[Kevin Abstract]] and Lev)</small>


=== Music videos ===
=== Music videos ===
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* "The Loop" (2022)
* "The Loop" (2022)
* "Déjá Vu" (2022)
* "Déjá Vu" (2022)
* "Millennium" (2022)


===Demo albums===
===Demo albums===
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| "Flying High" <br/><small>([[Travis Scott]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2015 || ''[[Rodeo (Travis Scott album)|Rodeo]]''
| "Flying High" <br/><small>([[Travis Scott]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2015 || ''[[Rodeo (Travis Scott album)|Rodeo]]''
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| "Run"<br /><small>([[Tyler, the Creator]] featuring Chaz Bundick)</small>
| "Run"<br /><small>([[Tyler, the Creator]] featuring Chaz Bear)</small>
| rowspan="2" |2015
| rowspan="2" |2015
| rowspan="2" |''[[Cherry Bomb (album)|Cherry Bomb]]''
| rowspan="2" |''[[Cherry Bomb (album)|Cherry Bomb]]''
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|"Fucking Young / Perfect"<br><small>([[Tyler, the Creator]] featuring Chaz Bundick)</small>
|"Fucking Young / Perfect"<br><small>([[Tyler, the Creator]] featuring Chaz Bear)</small>
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| "If I Was a Folkstar" <br/><small>([[The Avalanches]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2016 || ''[[Wildflower (The Avalanches album)|Wildflower]]''
| "If I Was a Folkstar" <br/><small>([[The Avalanches]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2016 || ''[[Wildflower (The Avalanches album)|Wildflower]]''
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| "Money Up" <br/><small>(MadeinTYO featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2020 || <small>(Non-Album Single)</small>
| "Money Up" <br/><small>(MadeinTYO featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2020 || <small>(Non-Album Single)</small>
|-
| "Cinderella" <br/><small>([[Don Toliver]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2023 || ''[[Love Sick (album)|Love Sick]]''
|-
|"All Ur Luv"
<small>(Wavedash & [[Madeon]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small>
|2024
|<small>(Non-Album Single)</small>
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| "ASPEN" <br/><small>([[Channel Tres]] featuring Toro y Moi)</small> || 2024 || ''Head Rush''
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!scope="row"| "At a Glance"<ref>{{cite web |last=Kharas |first=Kev |url=http://rcrdlbl.com/2010/02/17/download_body_language_at_a_glance_toro_y_moi_remix_ |title=DOWNLOAD: Body Language – At A Glance (Toro Y Moi Remix) |publisher=[[RCRD LBL]] |date=February 17, 2010 |access-date=July 16, 2013 |archive-date=September 9, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909123651/http://rcrdlbl.com/2010/02/17/download_body_language_at_a_glance_toro_y_moi_remix_ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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!scope="row"| "[[Mon Homme|My Man]]"<ref>{{cite web |last=Battan |first=Carrie |url=http://pitchfork.com/news/51165-toro-y-moi-takes-on-billie-holidays-my-man/ |title=Listen: Toro Y Moi Remixes Billie Holiday's "My Man" |publisher=Pitchfork |date=June 13, 2013 |access-date=July 16, 2013 |archive-date=July 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709202751/http://pitchfork.com/news/51165-toro-y-moi-takes-on-billie-holidays-my-man/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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!scope="row"| "Hit Me Where It Hurts"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ruiz|first=Matthew Ismael|title=Toro y Moi and Deftones' Chino Moreno Remix Caroline Polachek's "Hit Me Where It Hurts"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-and-deftones-chino-moreno-remix-caroline-polacheks-hit-me-where-it-hurts-listen/|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=December 9, 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref>
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!scope="row"| "3 AM"<ref>{{Cite web|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|title=Toro y Moi Remixes HAIM's "3AM"|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/toro-y-moi-remixes-haim-3am-listen/|access-date=January 6, 2021|website=Pitchfork|date=December 18, 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref>
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Toro y Moi
Toro y Moi in 2010
Toro y Moi in 2010
Background information
Birth nameChazwick Bradley Bundick
Also known as
  • Les Sins
  • PLUM
Born (1986-11-07) November 7, 1986 (age 37)
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • graphic designer
Years active2008–present
Labels
Websitetoroymoi.com

Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is often recognized as a spearhead of the chillwave genre in the 2010s, alongside contemporaries Washed Out and Neon Indian, although his music has explored various styles since.[1] His stage name is a multilingual expression consisting of the Spanish words toro and y (meaning "bull" and "and", respectively) and the French word moi (meaning "me").[2][3]

Early life

Chaz Bear[4] was born on November 7, 1986, in Columbia, South Carolina,[5] to a Filipino mother and a black father.[6] He attended Ridge View High School, where he formed the indie rock band the Heist and the Accomplice with three schoolmates.[7]

Bear graduated from the University of South Carolina in spring of 2009 with a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Late in his school career, Toro y Moi formed a close musical relationship with fellow chillwave artist Ernest Greene, who performs under the name Washed Out.[8]

Career

2010: Causers of This

In mid-2009, Bear was signed to Carpark Records,[9] on which he released his debut Toro y Moi full-length album, Causers of This, in January 2010. On Causers of This, Bear experimented with sampling and production techniques using the digital audio workstation Reason.[10] The album garnered comparisons to the "chillwave" subgenre; however, Bear stated that he never classified his music as such. Bear refers to the album's subject matter as "personal," calling it a "break-up album."[11] Tours supporting Ruby Suns, Caribou, and Phoenix followed the album's release.[12]

2011: Underneath the Pine and Freaking Out EP

Bear's second album, Underneath the Pine, was released on February 22, 2011.[13] The album was recorded at Bear's home between tours while supporting Causers of This. Underneath the Pine marked a stylistic departure from the previous album in that it was made up of all live instrumentation and contained no samples. Bear cites horror movie soundtracks, space disco, and film composers Piero Umiliani and François de Roubaix as inspiration for the album's sound.[11] Further, Bear states that "...what influenced Underneath the Pine was finding stuff that I wanted to sample for Causers. A lot of the things I sampled for Causers ended up being the main musical inspiration for Underneath the Pine."[14]

In an interview with the website At the Sinema, he suggested that he had moved beyond the chillwave genre: "All that stuff is really good music, like Ernest Green (Washed Out) and Neon Indian. I'm a big fan of all of that, but I think [chillwave] was just a small little period where we all were, coincidentally."[15]

On September 13, 2011, Toro y Moi released an EP titled Freaking Out, featuring a cover of "Saturday Love" by Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal.[16] The EP's sound was heavily influenced by 80's Boogie and R&B.

The band was chosen by Caribou to perform at the ATP Nightmare Before Christmas festival that they co-curated in December 2011 in Minehead, England.[17] Bear also planned a collaboration album with California rapper, Tyler, The Creator was is was recorded from 2011 to mid 2012.

Toro y Moi performing at Koko in Camden Town in 2013

2012–2013: Anything in Return

In January 2013, Bear released his third Toro y Moi studio album, Anything in Return, which he described as having a '90s dance and R&B sound. According to him, the album was "influenced by lots of different types of house, from deep house to two-step [...] The chords ['Harm in Change' and 'Say That'] use—that's just something I've been a fan of for a while. I really wanted to mess around with those kinds of elements and revisit what I did on Causers of This, but make those elements a little bit better and more apparent."[18] The album was called "highly indebted to the late sacrosanct hip-hop producer J Dilla" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.[19] Bear stated that he wanted to combine the electronic production of his first record with the elements of traditional instrumentation of his second album.[20]

2014–2015: What For? and Samantha mixtape

Bear released What For?, his fourth studio album as Toro y Moi, on April 7, 2015, on Carpark Records.[21] The album marked a further departure in sound from previous releases with a guitar-based rock sound, drawing inspiration from artists such as Big Star, Talking Heads, Todd Rundgren, Tim Maia, and Cortex.[22]He also worked with Tyler, the Creator Later that year Bear released the hip hop–influenced mixtape Samantha via a Dropbox link. The free, 20-track mixtape features collaborations with Washed Out, Rome Fortune and Nosaj Thing, among others.

2016–2017: Live from Trona and Boo Boo

In April 2016, Bear traveled with his touring band to the Mojave Desert to film a live concert film and album. The concert, which had no audience, was filmed in a single day among the Trona Pinnacles. The band added Bay Area multi-instrumentalist Brijean Murphy on congas, and were joined by The Mattson 2 to play the song "JBS".[23] Bear shared with The Fader that the film was inspired by Pink Floyd's Live At Pompeii, which featured a live performance without an audience.[24]

The film, directed by Harry Israelson, premiered online in August 2016. The live recording was released as a double LP by Carpark Records in August as well.

The studio album follow up to What For?, Boo Boo, was released on July 7, 2017, by Carpark Records.[25] In creating Boo Boo, Bear was influenced by an eclectic mix of Daft Punk, Frank Ocean, Travis Scott, and Oneohtrix Point Never.[26] Boo Boo moved back towards a more R&B, electronic sound, diverging from the live instrumentation of What For?.

2018–2021: Outer Peace and Soul Trash mixtape

Bear released the sixth Toro y Moi album, Outer Peace, on January 18, 2019, on Carpark Records. Outer Peace is arguably the most pop-influenced Toro y Moi album to date. Tracks like "Ordinary Pleasure" and "Freelance" showcase the continued funk, disco, and house influence that is woven through the entire Toro y Moi discography. On First Listen with NPR in January 2019, Bear explained a bit about the album title, stating that "usually the peace is within, so to have peace on the outside is the challenge. I kind of just wanted to call that out."[27]

A week after the release of Outer Peace and while on tour supporting the album, Bear shared a Dropbox link to a cassette bounce of his newest mixtape, Soul Trash. In October 2019, an updated version of Soul Trash was released on streaming platforms. The official release was accompanied by a psychedelic short film directed by Bay Area artist Laneya Billingsley.[28]

In late 2019, Bear started working with Flume on the drum and bass-inspired track "The Difference", which was released on March 11, 2020.[29] The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for 2020.[30]

In October 2021, Bear announced that he had signed with Dead Oceans to release the next Toro y Moi album in progress.[31]

2022–present: Mahal

On January 26, 2022, Bear announced his seventh studio album as Toro y Moi, Mahal, alongside the release of its first two singles, "Postman" and "Magazine". Two more singles "The Loop" and "Déjà Vu" were released on February 22 and March 31 that year, respectively. The album was released on April 29 via Dead Oceans.[32]

Side projects

Les Sins (2014–present)

Bear DJs and makes electronic dance music under the moniker Les Sins. As Les Sins, Bear has put out a series of 12-inch records on Carpark Records and Jiaolong Records.[33][34] Bear stated that Les Sins "was just another way to make weirder music without having to feel I'm alienating Toro y Moi [fans]. So it's kind of nice to do whatever kind of song I want to do without having to worry about it being accessible."[35] Les Sins's debut full-length album, Michael, was released on November 4, 2014, on Bear's own Company Records (now called Company Studio).[36] The next Les Sins release was a split EP with New York house music producer AceMo called C'mon Les' Go, released on August 27, 2020, by Company Studio.

Plum (2016–present)

Bear produces and performs ambient music as Plum. The first Plum release was a self-titled single-track tape that came out on Leaving Records on September 28, 2016. The next Plum release was a full-length called StreetView released on Company Studio on October 24, 2020. StreetView's release was accompanied by the debut of an immersive website, plum.link, that paired streaming of the album with drone footage and effects that enhanced the experience of the music.[37]

Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2 (2016–2017)

Bear released a collaborative album, Star Stuff,[38] with The Mattson 2, a jazz duo from California. Star Stuff was released on Company Records on March 31, 2017, and subsequently reached #1 on the contemporary jazz Billboard Charts.[39] While touring together in support of Star Stuff, Bear and the Mattson 2 performed their collaborative album alongside existing songs from Toro y Moi's catalog.

Art and design work

Alongside his music career, Bear also maintains a visual art and design practice. In 2016, Bear founded Company Studio[40] as a framework and vehicle for his visual endeavors. Company Studio works across various disciplines including graphic design, art direction, fine art, murals and installations, event production, and video production.

Bear's fine art is primarily centered around painting, but also includes drawing, collage, and sculpture. Bear has had solo shows in at New Image Art (Los Angeles), FISK Projects (Portland), and Gallery Commune (Tokyo).

Company Studio is also the name of Bear's record label, an imprint under Carpark Records, on which he releases his own side projects as well as records by selected artists that he has produced.

Band members

Live

  • Chaz Bear – vocals, guitar, and keyboards (2008–present)
  • Patrick Jeffords – bass (2010–2018)
  • Andy Woodward – drums (2010–present)
  • Jordan Blackmon – guitar (2011–2017)
  • Anthony Ferraro – keyboards and backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Brijean Murphy – percussion (2016–present)

Personal life

Bear lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he moved after leaving South Carolina. On June 27, 2017, the city of Berkeley, California officially declared June 27 to be 'Chaz Bundick Day'. This public recognition of Bear's contribution to music and the arts was presented by Jesse Arreguin, Mayor of Berkeley.[41]

Discography

Studio albums

Titel Album details Peak chart positions
US
[42]
Causers of This —
Underneath the Pine
  • Released: February 22, 2011
  • Label: Carpark
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 186
Anything in Return
  • Released: January 22, 2013
  • Label: Carpark
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 60
Michael (as Les Sins)
  • Released: November 4, 2014
  • Label: Company
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 —
What For?
  • Released: April 7, 2015
  • Label: Carpark
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 123
Star Stuff (with the Mattson 2, as Chaz Bundick Meets the Mattson 2)
  • Released: March 31, 2017
  • Label: Company
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 —
Boo Boo
  • Released: July 7, 2017
  • Label: Carpark
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 136
Outer Peace
  • Released: January 18, 2019
  • Label: Carpark
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 114
Mahal
  • Released: April 29, 2022
  • Label: Dead Oceans
  • Format: CD, DL, LP, MC
 167
[43]
Hole Erth
  • Released: September 6, 2024
  • Label: Dead Oceans
  • Format: CD, DL, LP
 —

Compilation albums

Titel Album details
June 2009
  • Released: April 24, 2012
  • Label: Carpark

Mixtapes

  • Guest Mix for Andrew Meza's BTS Radio (2012)
  • Boiler Room Los Angeles Mix (2012)
  • Samantha (2015)
  • Soul Trash (2019)

Live albums

  • Live from Trona (2016)
  • MAHAL (Live from Big Sur) (2023)

EPs

  • Body Angles (2009)
  • Sides of Chaz (2010)
  • Freaking Out (2011)
  • smartbeats (for Glaceau Smartwater) (2019)
  • C'mon Les' Go (as Les Sins) (split with AceMo) (2020)
  • Sandhills (2023)

Singles

  • "Left Alone at Night" (2009)
  • "Blessa" (2009)
  • "Leave Everywhere" (2010)
  • "I Will Talk to You" / "For No Reason" (split 7-inch with Cloud Nothings) (2011)
  • "So Many Details" (2012)
  • "Say That" (2013)
  • "Campo" (2013)
  • "Slough" (2013)
  • "Empty Nesters" (2015)
  • "Buffalo" (2015)
  • "Grown Up Calls (Live)" (2016)
  • "Girl Like You" (2017)
  • "You and I" (2017)
  • "Omaha" (2017)
  • "Freelance" (2018)
  • "Ordinary Pleasure" (2018)
  • "The Difference" (with Flume) (2020)
  • "Ordinary Guy" (with The Mattison 2) (2020)
  • "Postman" / "Magazine" (2022)
  • "The Loop" (2022)
  • "Déjà Vu" (2022)
  • "Tuesday" (2024)
  • "Heaven" (2024) (featuring Kevin Abstract and Lev)

Music videos

  • "Blessa" (2009)
  • "Talamak" (2010)
  • "Low Shoulders" (2010)
  • "Still Sound" (2011)
  • "New Beat" (2011)
  • "How I Know" (2011)
  • "So Many Details" (2012)
  • "Say That" (2013)
  • "Never Matter" (2013)
  • "Rose Quartz" (2013)
  • "Empty Nesters" (2015)
  • "Half Dome" (2015)
  • "Lilly" (2015)
  • "Girl Like You" (2017)
  • "You and I" (2017)
  • "Windows" (2017)
  • "Pavement" (2017)
  • "No Show" (2017)
  • "Omaha" (2017)
  • "Freelance" (2018)
  • "Ordinary Pleasure" (2019)
  • "50-50" (2019)
  • "drip bounce _7_24_18" (2019)
  • "New House" (2019)
  • "Magazine" (2022)
  • "Postman" (2022)
  • "The Loop" (2022)
  • "Déjá Vu" (2022)
  • "Millennium" (2022)

Demo albums

  • Woodlands (2007)
  • My Touch (2009)

As producer

  • Sunday Dinner by Keath Mead (2015)
  • Signals EP by Madeline Kenney (2016)
  • Radiolove EP by Tanukichan (2016)
  • Night Night at First Landing by Madeline Kenney (2017)
  • Star Stuff by Chaz Bundick Meets The Mattson 2 (2017)
  • Toro y Rome Vol.1 (with Rome Fortune) (2018)
  • Sundays by Tanukichan (2018)
  • Living in Symbol by Astronauts, etc. (2018)
  • Rhododendron by Valley Maker (2018)
Titel Year Album
"Try"
(Nosaj Thing featuring Toro y Moi)		 2013 Startseite
"Chaz Interlude"
(Travis Scott featuring Toro y Moi)		 2013 Owl Pharaoh
"Come Alive"
(Chromeo featuring Toro y Moi)		 2014 White Women
"Flying High"
(Travis Scott featuring Toro y Moi)		 2015 Rodeo
"Run"
(Tyler, the Creator featuring Chaz Bear) 		2015 Cherry Bomb
"Fucking Young / Perfect"
(Tyler, the Creator featuring Chaz Bear)
"If I Was a Folkstar"
(The Avalanches featuring Toro y Moi)		 2016 Wildflower
"9 Carrots"
(Flying Lotus featuring Toro y Moi)		 2019 Flamagra
"Dark and Handsome"
(Blood Orange featuring Toro y Moi)		 2019 Angel's Pulse
"Money Up"
(MadeinTYO featuring Toro y Moi)		 2020 (Non-Album Single)
"Cinderella"
(Don Toliver featuring Toro y Moi)		 2023 Love Sick
"All Ur Luv"

(Wavedash & Madeon featuring Toro y Moi)

2024 (Non-Album Single)
"ASPEN"
(Channel Tres featuring Toro y Moi)		 2024 Head Rush

Remixes

Titel Year Artist(s)
"Feel It All Around"[44] 2009 Washed Out
"Repeated"[45] The Longcut
"At a Glance"[46] 2010 Body Language
"Alligator"[47] Tegan and Sara
"Fire Escape"[48] Fanfarlo
"Deadbeat Summer"[49] Neon Indian
"French!"[50] 2011 Tyler, The Creator featuring Hodgy Beats
"Blink and You'll Miss a Revolution"[51] Cut Copy
"You & Me"[52] 2013 Disclosure featuring Eliza Doolittle
"My Man"[53] Billie Holiday
"Bombs Away" 2019 Charlotte Gainsbourg
"Hit Me Where It Hurts"[54] 2020 Caroline Polachek
"3 AM"[55] HAIM

References

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  2. ^ Shaffer, Claire (2019). "Watch Blood Orange, Toro y Moi's Serene Video for 'Dark & Handsome'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Langham, Matt (2012). "Toro Y Moi – June 2009". musicOMH. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Toro Y Moi Announces New Album Boo Boo, Shares Video for New Song". Pitchfork. June 9, 2017. Retrieved July 23, 2017.
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  6. ^ Lester, Paul (August 13, 2009). "New band of the day – No 606: Toro Y Moi". The Guardian. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
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  11. ^ a b "Toro Y Moi Talks New Album, Underneath the Pine | News". Pitchfork.com. November 23, 2010. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
  12. ^ "Toro Y Moi: What For? : Album Review". Pitchfork.com. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
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