{"title":"Toro y Moi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Toro y Moi\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi is the project of Chaz Bear (formerly Chaz Bundick), who began recording in Columbia, South Carolina in the late 2000s and later based himself in California. Emerging alongside artists like Washed Out as a defining voice of chillwave, Bear has continually evolved the project across many styles. He records primarily for Carpark Records and has also produced and collaborated widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi's music spans chillwave, synth-pop, psychedelic soul, funk, indie rock, and house. Early releases featured hazy, sample-based bedroom production, while later work embraced live instrumentation, cleaner pop songwriting, and dance-oriented experiments. This restless stylistic range is a hallmark of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCausers of This (2010, Carpark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderneath the Pine (2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnything in Return (2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter Peace (2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarpark has issued Toro y Moi's catalog in numerous colored-vinyl variants, and the early chillwave-era albums are of particular interest to collectors of the movement. Reissues and special editions accompany several titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Toro y Moi often start with Anything in Return (2013) or Outer Peace (2019). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronic-vinyl-records\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/washed-out\"\u003eWashed Out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-sandhills-vinyl","title":"Sandhills LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi's 'Sandhills' is both a tender love letter to Chaz Bear's hometown of Columbia, South Carolina, and a poignant, bittersweet acceptance that one can never really go back home\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540768764087,"sku":"210000084323","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/toroymoi.jpg?v=1781154202"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-hole-erth-vinyl","title":"Hole Erth LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe album blitzes anthemic pop-punk next to autotuned, melancholic rap - two genres that inform one another now more than ever before - and packs in the most features ever on a Toro y Moi album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540810903735,"sku":"210000092012","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/hole.jpg?v=1781154345"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-mahal-vinyl","title":"Mahal LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi's seventh studio album, MAHAL, is the boldest and most fascinating journey yet from musical mastermind Chaz Bear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540826599607,"sku":"210000070178","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/mahal.jpg?v=1781154403"},{"product_id":"khruangbin-w-toro-y-moi-live-at-the-fillmore-miami-vinyl","title":"Live at the Fillmore Miami LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive at The Fillmore Miami' features performances by Toro y Moi and Khruangbin. This series ignites both sides of the band's magic: the warm, prismatic feeling of their albums and the bewitching energy of their performances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540835741879,"sku":"210000083528","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/live-at-miami-fill.jpg?v=1781154436"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-hole-erth-clear-blue-vinyl","title":"Hole Erth LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHole Erth, Chaz Bear’s eighth full-length studio record as Toro y Moi, is the genre shapeshifter’s most unexpected and bold move to date, with Bear diving headlong into rap-rock, Soundcloud rap and Y2K emo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540842786999,"sku":"210000092011","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/image-cd60cd93-d389-4bc1-b058-d261917b375f-1024x10.webp?v=1781154461"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-mahal-silver-vinyl","title":"Mahal LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenre and sound-encompassing the shaggy psychedelic rock of the 1960s and '70s, and the airy sounds of 1990s mod-post-rock-taking listeners on an auditory expedition, as if they're riding in the back of Bear's Filipino jeepney that adorns the album's cover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540893380791,"sku":"210000070179","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/toro.jpg?v=1781154627"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-underneath-the-pine-vinyl","title":"Underneath the Pine LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2nd album, a combination of soft rock, pop, and in some cases, bits of soul and disco, which creates an alluringly hazy backdrop for Bundick's emotive, mellow vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540893413559,"sku":"210000020410","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/a3408159711-5.jpg?v=1781154628"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-outer-peace-purple-w-orange-splatter-vinyl","title":"Outer Peace LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOuter Peace is the sixth studio album by American musician Toro y Moi, released on January 18, 2019, through Carpark Records.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540935684279,"sku":"210000097159","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/outer-peace.png?v=1781154778"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-live-from-trona-vinyl","title":"Live from Trona 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi live from the Mojave Desert. Extended jams and a few new tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540984836279,"sku":"210000020414","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/toro-live.jpg?v=1781154967"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-anything-in-return-rose-eco-mix-vinyl","title":"Anything in Return 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eToro Y Moi’s Anything in Return reissued as a 2LP on 'rose quartz' eco mix vinyl; the full 13-track album, including Rose Quartz. Limited edition pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540999418039,"sku":"210000105629","price":36.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/a3777465613-10.jpg?v=1781155025"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-what-for-cd","title":"What For? CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eChaz Bundick wrestles with life's elusive meanings in \"What For?\" like a painter slinging colors on a canvas in a dimly lit basement. This CD is soaked in the eclectic vibes of his influences; Big Star meets Talking Heads; yet maintains Toro y Moi's inimitable charm, where the punchy opener \"What You Want\" sets a tone you won't shake off easily. Each track drips with a personal touch, making this not just music but a conversation about being human in all its messy glory. Trust me, you can't just listen to it; you've got to feel it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785639473335,"sku":"210000020406","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2847773.jpg?v=1783045518"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-hole-erth-cd","title":"Hole Erth CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eToro y Moi's \"Hole Erth\" blurs the lines between rap-rock and emo with compelling force. Chaz Bear channels adolescent angst in tracks like \"Tuesday,\" where distorted guitars clash with catchy melodies, inviting emotional release. This album boldly explores various genres, asserting its presence within the evolving landscape of alternative music. It stands as a significant expression of Bear's dynamic evolution and the expansive possibilities of sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785641996471,"sku":"210000092105","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4350942-3204203.jpg?v=1783045528"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-anything-in-return-vinyl-black-white-squiggly-picture-discs","title":"Anything in Return 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the massive catalog of toro y moi this album stands up high as a heartbroken ode to club beats. the synths on this record are so crisp and the inventive production can't be touched. what happens when indie meets hip hop?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785705173175,"sku":"210000078862","price":37.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4178169-3076044.jpg?v=1783045705"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-causers-of-this-vinyl","title":"Causers Of This LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis album kicked off chillwave with a muted bang. hazy drum samples and stuttered vocal chops amidst the lushest forest of synthesizers. this album will make you dance alone in your bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785731846327,"sku":"210000020409","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1591691.jpg?v=1783045757"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-boo-boo-vinyl","title":"Boo Boo LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmed with a DX7 Toro Y Moi transports us to the sparkly digital 80's thru a modern RnB lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785831526583,"sku":"210000086809","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/boo.jpg?v=1783046048"},{"product_id":"toro-y-moi-soul-trash-yellow-vinyl","title":"Soul Trash LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 24-minute chillwave album, initially released as a free download and later as a hi-fi release, that serves as a more experimental and transcendental follow-up to his \"Outer Peace\" album.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785930092727,"sku":"210000095829","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4399679-3318217.jpg?v=1783046319"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/toro-y-moi.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}