Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is regarded as a pioneer of the chillwave genre that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s, alongside artists such as Washed Out and Neon Indi
Biography
Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is regarded as a pioneer of the chillwave genre that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s, alongside artists such as Washed Out and Neon Indian, though his music has since incorporated a wide range of styles. His stage name is a multilingual phrase combining the Spanish words "toro y" ("bull and") and the French word moi (“me").
Scores
Sources & provenance
- https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3a6d6481-142d-423f-91d4-55bbfff318ed
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1590013
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toro_y_Moi
| Field | Value | Source | Verified | Conf. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| origin_country | US | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 95 |
| genres | chillwave, electronic, funk, indie pop, alternative, alternative dance | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 80 |
| origin_city | United States | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 75 |
| musicbrainz | https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3a6d6481-142d-423f-91d4-55bbfff318ed | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 99 |
| bandcamp | https://toroymoi.bandcamp.com/ | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| discogs | https://www.discogs.com/artist/1362799 | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 |
| spotify | https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O4EGCCb6DoIiR6B1QCQgp | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 |
| website | http://www.toroymoi.com | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 |
| resident_advisor | https://ra.co/dj/toroymoi | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| beatport | https://www.beatport.com/artist/toro-y-moi/103645 | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| https://www.instagram.com/toroymoi/ | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 | |
| tiktok | https://www.tiktok.com/@toroymoi | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| soundcloud | https://soundcloud.com/toroymoi | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 |
| apple_music | https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/312848073 | MusicBrainz | June 10, 2026 | 88 |
| wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1590013 | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 95 |
| youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMQmOGQDbzCwT6xXRZm3FSw | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 90 |
| wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toro_y_Moi | Wikipedia | June 10, 2026 | 85 |
| bio_short | Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is regarded as a pioneer of the chillwave genre that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s, alongside artists such as Washed Out and Neon Indi | Wikipedia | June 10, 2026 | 80 |
| bio_long | Chaz Bear (born Chazwick Bradley Bundick; November 7, 1986), known professionally as Toro y Moi, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and graphic designer. He is regarded as a pioneer of the chillwave genre that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s, alongside artists such as Washed Out and Neon Indian, though his music has since incorporated a wide range of styles. His stage name is a multilingual phrase combining the Spanish words "toro y" ("bull and") and the French word moi (“me"). | Wikipedia | June 10, 2026 | 80 |
| gender | male | Wikidata | June 10, 2026 | 94 |
How to cite this page
House Music Intelligence Database. "Toro y Moi — House Music Artist Profile." Published by World Famous House Crew. Last verified June 10, 2026. URL: https://database.worldfamoushousecrew.org/artist/toro-y-moi