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The Ongoing Concept

The Ongoing Concept is a metal band from Rathdrum, Idaho, formed in 2009.[2] They have released two independent EPs and four studio albums.[2] The band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist Dawson Scholz, vocalist Kyle Scholz, drummer Parker Scholz, bassist/vocalist TJ Nichols and vocalist/guitarist Andy Crateau.[5]

The Ongoing Concept
the band in 2023, from left to right: Parker Scholz, Kyle Scholz, TJ Nichols, Andy Crateau and Dawson Scholz
Background information
OriginRathdrum, Idaho, U.S.[1]
Genres
Years active2009 (2009)–present[2]
LabelsSolid State
MembersDawson Scholz
Andy Crateau
Kyle Scholz
Parker Scholz
Tj Nichols
Past membersDyllan Darrington
Ian Nelson
Cody Rhodes
Websitetheongoingconcept.com

History

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The Ongoing Concept was formed in 2009 by brothers Kyle, Dawson, and Parker Scholz, and childhood friend TJ Nichols, while they were still in high school.[6][7] The band recorded an EP titled What Is My Destiny, which was released independently on April 23, 2010.[8] The EP displayed a stylistic dichotomy between acoustic rock and metalcore. The band followed up with another EP in 2011, titled Arrows Before Bullets,[9] which took a heavier approach, following an electronicore style. Once the EP was released, Darrington departed from the band, with them continuing on as a four-piece.

On June 20, 2013, the band announced their signing to Solid State Records. Along with the announcement, they released their first single, "Cover Girl", off of their debut album Saloon, which released in August 20, 2013.[10][11] For the Billboard charting week of September 7, 2013, Saloon charted at No. 38 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[12] Two years later, the band released their sophomore effort Handmade, where they crafted the instruments they used, save for keyboards and microphones, out of a tree they chopped down.[13][14] Following the album's release, by 2016, Kyle, Parker, and Nichols had departed from the band.[15] Dawson hired on longtime friend and band videographer Ian Nelson on bass, Andy Crateau on guitars, and Cody Rhodes on drums.[16] With the new lineup, the band recorded their third release, titled Places, which exhibited more of a somber style.[17] After the album was issued, the band ceased activity until 2022.[18] With the return of the original lineup along with Crateau, the band announced efforts for a new album in early 2023.[19] The first single, "Prisoner Again", was released on February 3, 2023, along with the preorder for the album, Again, which was released on March 31, 2023.[20][5]

Members

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Current[21]

  • Dawson Scholz – vocals, guitar (2009–present)
  • Andy Crateau - guitar, vocals (2016–present)
  • Parker Scholz – drums[22] (2009–2015, 2021–present), vocals (2009-2010)
  • Kyle Scholz – vocals (2011-2015, 2021–present), keyboards and percussion (2009–2015, 2021–present)
  • TJ Nichols – bass guitar, vocals (2009–2015, 2021–present)

Former

  • Dyllan Darrington - guitar, vocals[23] (2009-2012)
  • Ian Nelson - bass guitar (2016–2019)
  • Cody Rhodes - drums (2016–2019)

Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
HEAT 		Rock
Albums 		Indie Christian Hard Rock
Saloon 38[12] — — — —
Handmade — 40[24] 27[25] 8[26] 9[27]
Places — - - - -
Again - — — — -
Independent EPs
Year Album Label
2010 What is My Destiny (EP) Independent
2011 Arrows Before Bullets (EP) Independent

References

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  1. ^ The Ongoing Concept (October 4, 2009). "The Ongoing Concept - About". Facebook. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e Jesus Freak Hideout. "The Ongoing Concept Discography, The Ongoing Concept Artist Database, The Ongoing Concept Lyrics". John DiBiase. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  3. ^ Hathcock, Marcus (August 1, 2013). "Saloon by The Ongoing Concept". New Release Tuesday. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  4. ^ Settles, Keith (August 16, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept – Saloon". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "The Ongoing Concept Return With Original Lineup + New Album "Again"". R o c k 'N' L o a d. February 3, 2023. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.facebook.com/theongoingconcept/info [bare URL]
  7. ^ "The Ongoing Concept - discography, line-up, biography, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  8. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/WhatIsMyDestinyEP.asp [bare URL]
  9. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/ArrowsBeforeBulletsEP.asp [bare URL]
  10. ^ Brandon J (June 20, 2013). "Solid State Records Sign The Ongoing Concept". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  11. ^ Kraus, Brian (June 23, 2013). "The Ongoing Concept sign to Solid State Records, release music video". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  12. ^ a b Billboard.biz (September 7, 2013). "Heatseekers Albums : September 7, 2013". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 18, 2014.
  13. ^ "The Ongoing Concept: Metal band with handmade instruments - the Ongoing Concept".
  14. ^ https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/interviews/TheOngoingConcept2015.asp [bare URL]
  15. ^ "The Ongoing Concept Loses 3/4 Lineup(?) - Articles, News". November 20, 2016.
  16. ^ "Album Review: The Ongoing Concept - Places".
  17. ^ "The Ongoing Concept Set October Release for New Album "Places"". August 23, 2017.
  18. ^ "The Ongoing Concept Tease Their 2022 Return". December 16, 2021.
  19. ^ "The Ongoing Concept, Fallstar, the Undertaking! & Meadows Announce Fall West Coast Tour". June 22, 2022.
  20. ^ a b "The Ongoing Concept Premiere "Prisoner Again" off Upcoming New Album "Again"". February 3, 2023.
  21. ^ Beard, Mason (November 19, 2016). "The Ongoing Concept Loses 3/4 Lineup(?)". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  22. ^ "What Is My Destiny EP Commentary". Spotify. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  23. ^ "The Ongoing Concept". Bandcamp. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  24. ^ Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Top Rock". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  25. ^ Billboard. "The Ongoing Concept - Chart history: Independent Albums". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  26. ^ Billboard. "Christian Albums: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  27. ^ Billboard. "Hard Rock Music: July 4, 2015". Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
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