ON AN ON emerged in 2012 from the dissolution of the indie-pop group Scattered Trees, representing a deliberate shift toward more experimental, textural, and caution-less songwriting. Based between Chicago and Minneapolis, the trio - Nate Eiesland, Alissa Ricci, and Ryne Estwing - collaborated with producer Dave Newfeld to define a sound characterized by heavy reverb, synth-driven atmospheres, and a blend of electronic and organic percussion.
Their debut, Give In (2013), was critically noted for its 'dream-washed' aesthetic and exploration of grief, positioning them alongside contemporaries like High Highs and Wildcat! Wildcat! in the 2010s dream-pop revival. Their follow-up, And the Wave Has Two Sides (2015), leaned further into synth-pop and polished indie-rock territories before the band entered a hiatus in 2016. The group is respected for their sophisticated vocal layering and their ability to maintain a 'ghostly' sonic identity while delivering accessible, hook-driven melodies. Their cultural footprint is defined by a specific brand of mid-2010s 'blog-rock' that prioritized atmosphere and emotional vulnerability.
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