Coin (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Chase Lawrence, Ryan Winnen, Joe Memmel, Zach Dyke |
| Defunct | January 28, 2025 |
| Fate | Disbanded amid allegations of misconduct |
| Headquarters | Nashville, Tennessee , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Chase Lawrence (lead vocals, synthesizers), Joe Memmel (guitars, backing vocals), Ryan Winnen (drums, percussion), Zachary Dyke (bass guitar) |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Number of employees | 4 (members) |
Coin (stylized as COIN) was a pop rock group from the United States, originating in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. Their early work included two extended plays: Saturdays (2012) and 1992 (2013). The band rose to prominence in 2015 with the release of "Run," the lead single from their debut album, which was produced by Jay Joyce and distributed by Columbia.
Their success continued into 2016 with the single "Talk Too Much," which led their sophomore album, How Will You Know If You Never Try, released on April 21, 2017. This song marked their initial appearance on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.
In January 2025, Coin officially ceased activities amid allegations of misconduct.
2012–2014: Formation and early period
Coin was established in 2012 by Chase Lawrence, Ryan Winnen, Joe Memmel, and Zach Dyke. Lawrence, Memmel, and Dyke were all attending Belmont University, where Lawrence and Memmel connected through their music theory classes and began collaborating. Winnen and Dyke joined later through shared acquaintances. The group recorded four tracks at their university and uploaded them online to attract live show opportunities. By performing at various Nashville venues, they rapidly cultivated a dedicated fan base. Prior to their first full-length album, they released two EPs: Saturdays in 2012 and 1992 in 2013. From 1992, the single "Atlas" was launched in August 2013, followed by the standalone single "Time Machine" in October 2013. Both songs were subsequently re-recorded for inclusion on their debut album. Additionally, a reworked version of "It's Okay" was released as a non-album single in March 2014.
2015: Debut album Coin
At the start of 2015, Coin introduced the single "Run," which received acclaim from Billboard, describing the band as "new wave crash-course survivors" ready to redefine Nashville's sound. The track garnered substantial airplay on Sirius' Alt Nation channel and positive critical reception. Their self-titled debut album Coin, produced by Jay Joyce, was officially released on June 9, 2015. The band later reflected on this record as "precious," highlighting its lasting influence on their musical identity.
2016–2018: Release of How Will You Know If You Never Try
After touring for their debut album, Coin unveiled "Talk Too Much" as the lead single for their second album in May 2016. Early in 2017, they promoted the upcoming release with singles "I Don't Wanna Dance" and a revamped version of "Malibu," renamed "Malibu 1992." On March 23, 2017, they announced their sophomore album titled How Will You Know If You Never Try, accompanied shortly thereafter by the single "Feeling." The album was made available worldwide on April 21, 2017. Subsequently, on February 8, 2018, they issued "Growing Pains" as a follow-up single.
2018–2020: Era of Dreamland
Following their second album cycle, Coin released several singles including "Simple Romance," "Cemetery," "I Want It All," and "Crash My Car." Their third studio effort, Dreamland, was launched on February 21, 2020 via their independent label The Committee for Sound & Mind along with AWAL. The band had scheduled a nationwide Dreamland Tour for that year; however, multiple dates were postponed due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021–2023: Rainbow Mixtape and Uncanny Valley
On September 18, 2020, Coin unveiled "You Are The Traffic," serving as the lead single from their EP Indigo-Violet, which was released on October 22, 2020. This release set the stage for the introduction of Rainbow Mixtape, a collection comprising 12 tracks segmented into three EPs, each symbolizing distinct colors of the rainbow. This concept showcased varied musical influences while highlighting the band's commitment to their fanbase. In September 2021, the group dropped the single "Chapstick," marking the beginning of a new album phase that ultimately led to their fourth studio album, Uncanny Valley. This album, featuring fourteen songs, was released on March 25, 2022. To promote it, Coin held their most significant concert to date at MGM Music Hall at Fenway on September 23, 2022.
2024–2025: I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore and dissolution
On June 7, 2024, the band introduced the single "Strawberry Jam," accompanied by an official music video on YouTube.
Following this, on June 20, 2024, Coin announced their fifth studio album titled I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore, with a planned release date of September 13, 2024.
The album’s second single, "Take It Or Leave It," was issued on July 12, 2024, succeeded by the third single, "Slack," released on August 8, 2024.
The full album became available on September 13, 2024, distributed through 10K Projects.
On January 28, 2025, lead vocalist Chase Lawrence declared the band's breakup in response to allegations of misconduct involving drummer Ryan Winnen and guitarist Joe Memmel.
Subsequently, on March 8, 2025, San Diego Studio announced that "Take It Or Leave It" would be included in the soundtrack for the game MLB: The Show.
Members
Former
- Chase Lawrence – lead vocals, synthesizers (2012–2025)
- Joe Memmel – guitars, backing vocals (2012–2025)
- Zachary Dyke – bass guitar (2012–2018)
- Ryan Winnen – drums, percussion (2012–2024)
Touring
- Matt Martin – bass guitar (2018–2025)
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Highest chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 |
US Heatseekers | ||
| COIN |
|
— | 21 |
| How Will You Know If You Never Try |
|
177 | 2 |
| Dreamland |
|
— | 18 |
| Rainbow Mixtape |
|
— | — |
| Uncanny Valley |
|
— | 12 |
| I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore |
|
— | — |
| "—" indicates releases that did not chart or were unavailable in that region. | |||
Singles
| Year | Track Title | Highest Chart Positions | Certification Status | Album or EP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Rock | US Alternative | US Rock Airplay | US AAA | ||||
| 2013 | "Atlas" | — | — | — | — | COIN | |
| "Time Machine" | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2014 | "It's Okay" | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| 2015 | "Run" | — | — | — | — | COIN | |
| 2016 | "Talk Too Much" | 28 | 8 | 16 | — |
|
How Will You Know If You Never Try |
| 2017 | "I Don't Wanna Dance" | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018 | "Growing Pains" | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | |
| "Simple Romance" | — | — | — | — | Dreamland | ||
| "Cemetery" | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2019 | "I Want It All" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Crash My Car" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Let It All Out (10:05)" | — | — | — | — | |||
| 2020 | "Youuu" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Valentine" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "You Are the Traffic" | — | — | — | — | Rainbow Mixtape/Indigo Violet | ||
| "Self Care" (with Louis the Child) |
— | — | — | — | Here for Now | ||
| "Sort It Out" | — | — | — | — | Rainbow Mixtape/Indigo Violet | ||
| 2021 | "Sagittarius Superstar" (feat. Faye Webster) |
— | — | — | — | Rainbow Mixtape/Green Blue | |
| "How It Feels" | — | — | — | — | Rainbow Mixtape/Red Orange | ||
| "Chapstick" | — | 15 | 20 | 1 | Uncanny Valley | ||
| 2022 | "Cutie" | — | — | — | — | ||
| "I Think I Met You In a Dream" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Brad Pitt" | — | — | — | 38 | |||
| "Strawberry Jam" | — | — | — | — | I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore | ||
| "Take It Or Leave It" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Slack" | "— | — | — | — | |||
Music videos
| Year | Song Title | Associated Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Run" | COIN |
| 2016 | "I Would" | |
| "Talk Too Much" | How Will You Know If You Never Try | |
| 2017 | "I Don't Wanna Dance" | |
| 2018 | "Simple Romance" | 'Dreamland' |
| get rowspan=2=2019> | "I Want It All" | |
| "Let It All Out (10:05)" | ||
| get rowspan=4=2020> | "Into My Arms" | get rowspan=4='Rainbow Mixtape'/ 'Indigo Violet' |
| "You Are The Traffic" | ||
| "Sort It Out" | ||
| "Make It Stop" | ||
| get rowspan=3=2021> | "Sagittarius Superstar"(Feat. Faye Webster) | get rowspan=2='Rainbow Mixtape'/ 'Green Blue' |
| "Earth to God" | ||
| "Chapstick" | 'Uncanny Valley' | |
| get rowspan=2=2022> | "Cutie" | |
| "Brad Pitt" | ||
| get rowspan=8=2024> | "Strawberry Jam" | get rowspan=8='I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore' |
| "Take It Or Leave It" | ||
| "Slack" | ||
| "It's Hard To Care About Everything" | ||
| "Bloodtype" | ||
| "222" | ||
| "Along For The Ride" | ||
| "Problem" |
Tours
Since their inception in 2012, the band has embarked on numerous tours. In 2015, they supported their self-titled debut album by opening for acts such as Neon Trees and Colony House. The following year, 2016, saw them continue as opening performers for groups including The 1975, Bad Suns, and Saint Motel.
After releasing their sophomore album, How Will You Know If You Never Try, the band completed a North American tour comprising 36 shows between 2017 and 2018. This tour was further extended in October 2018 with three additional performances in the Philippines.
In early 2019, they conducted the Paradise of Thought tour covering 13 venues. During the summer of that year, they also served as supporting acts for Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums across 24 cities. Later in the fall of 2019, their Album 3 Part 1 tour included 23 stops throughout the United States and Canada. The group has additionally appeared at festivals such as Lollapalooza, SandJam Festival, and Music Midtown.
On February 24, 2020, it was announced that they would open for Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer during the UK arena dates of the Take My Hand World Tour. Originally scheduled for May 2020, this UK segment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tour recommenced on April 7, 2022, at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro Arena, where the band performed as opening act for eight out of nine shows.
The band revealed their tour plans for the forthcoming album I'm Not Afraid of Music Anymore via Instagram on June 21, 2024. The initial North American leg took place from September 29 to November 9, 2024. A second leg planned for February to March 2025 was cancelled following COIN’s disbandment. Alongside the album release, they introduced a branding initiative featuring a website that allows fans to generate personalized "I'm Not Afraid of ___ Anymore" images for social media. This concert series was named "I'm Not Afraid of Tour Anymore."
Headlining
- How Will You Know If You Never Try Tour (2017–2018)
- Paradise of Thought Tour (2019)
- Rainbow Dreamland Tour (2021)
- Uncanny Valley Tour (2022)
- I'm Not Afraid of Tour Anymore (2024)
Supporting
- Take My Hand World Tour (2022)