Chief are an American folk rock group formed in 2008 in Santa Monica and Los Angeles, California, and based in New York City. The band comprises lead vocalist Evan Koga, bassist Mike Moonves, guitarist Danny Fujikawa, and drummer Michael Fujikawa. After self-releasing their debut EP, The Castle Is Gone, in 2008, the group signed with Domino Records and released their debut single, “Mighty Proud”, on November 17, 2009. In 2010, the group released the singles “Night and Day” on June 22 and “Breaking Walls” on June 29, followed by their sole studio album, Modern Rituals, on August 17, 2010. Following a farewell performance at The Troubadour on June 14, 2011, Chief announced their disbandment before reuniting in July 2012 to resume performing in the Los Angeles area.
