Coin Splits as Chase Lawrence Announces He's No Longer Continuing With Band After 'Revelations' About Bandmates Surface

The frontman and keyboardist shared the “heartbreaking” news from the band's official Instagram account on Tuesday (January 28).

Chase Lawrence, the frontman and keyboardist of the Nashville pop-rock trio Coin, has announced that the band will no longer continue following recent “revelations” about his bandmates.

Chase Lawrence, the frontman and keyboardist of the Nashville pop-rock trio Coin, has announced that the band will no longer continue following recent “revelations” about his bandmates.

Lawrence shared the “heartbreaking” news from the band’s official Instagram account on Tuesday (January 28).

Lawrence shared the “heartbreaking” news from the band’s official Instagram account on Tuesday (January 28).

“I have recently become aware of revelations around my bandmates and want to share some thoughts directly with all of you,” he began. “I believe in accountability and doing what’s right.”

“I have recently become aware of revelations around my bandmates and want to share some thoughts directly with all of you,” he began. “I believe in accountability and doing what’s right.”

Coin had originally announced earlier this month that they were going on tour without drummer Ryan Winnen, who left the group “to focus on some personal matters.”

Coin had originally announced earlier this month that they were going on tour without drummer Ryan Winnen, who left the group “to focus on some personal matters.”

However, it seems Lawrence has now also parted ways with guitarist Joe Memmel.

However, it seems Lawrence has now also parted ways with guitarist Joe Memmel.

“Three months ago, I made the decision to move forward without my drummer, and yesterday, I parted ways with my guitarist,” Lawrence continued. “Their behaviors directly conflict with my values, and I am devastated for anyone who has been affected by these actions.”

“Three months ago, I made the decision to move forward without my drummer, and yesterday, I parted ways with my guitarist,” Lawrence continued. “Their behaviors directly conflict with my values, and I am devastated for anyone who has been affected by these actions.”

“Creating a space for love & joy through music has always been my mission. Discovering that this space has been compromised by the actions of others is truly heartbreaking.”

“Creating a space for love & joy through music has always been my mission. Discovering that this space has been compromised by the actions of others is truly heartbreaking.”

He added: “Unfortunately, these developments have led me to the decision that COIN can no longer continue as a band.”

He added: “Unfortunately, these developments have led me to the decision that COIN can no longer continue as a band.”

Apologizing to listeners and fans for “the disappointment this may bring,” he added: “Your support has meant the world to me, and I owe it to you to be honest and decisive in addressing this situation.”

Apologizing to listeners and fans for “the disappointment this may bring,” he added: “Your support has meant the world to me, and I owe it to you to be honest and decisive in addressing this situation.”

“Refunds for the upcoming tour are available at the point of purchase,” he noted before concluding on a more positive note. “There’s a lot to figure out about the future, but I know I'm not done making music yet.”

“Refunds for the upcoming tour are available at the point of purchase,” he noted before concluding on a more positive note. “There’s a lot to figure out about the future, but I know I'm not done making music yet.”

Lawrence did not offer any further details about the nature of the revelations about his former bandmates.

Lawrence did not offer any further details about the nature of the revelations about his former bandmates.

In the comments of the post, many fans expressed dismay at the band’s split. “Really sad I never got to see COIN in person,” wrote one. “But Chase, your music has meant a ton to me over the years. I will absolutely be paying attention to whatever is next, wishing you the best.”

In the comments of the post, many fans expressed dismay at the band’s split. “Really sad I never got to see COIN in person,” wrote one. “But Chase, your music has meant a ton to me over the years. I will absolutely be paying attention to whatever is next, wishing you the best.”

Another added: “Coin breaking up was not on the 2025 bingo card. Thank you for the amazing vibes your music brought.”

Another added: “Coin breaking up was not on the 2025 bingo card. Thank you for the amazing vibes your music brought.”

“i’m literally heartbroken,” wrote a third. “coin has been my favorite band for seven years, but i’m proud of the decision you made to stick to your morals. can’t wait to see what you do next chase.”

“i’m literally heartbroken,” wrote a third. “coin has been my favorite band for seven years, but i’m proud of the decision you made to stick to your morals. can’t wait to see what you do next chase.”

Coin was formed in 2012 by Lawrence, Winnen, Memmel and bassist Zachary Dyke, who left the group in 2018 to focus on his career as an audio producer/engineer.

Coin was formed in 2012 by Lawrence, Winnen, Memmel and bassist Zachary Dyke, who left the group in 2018 to focus on his career as an audio producer/engineer.

The group is best known for their songs “Talk Too Much” and “Malibu 1992” off their 2017 album How Will You Know If You Never Try and “Crash My Car” off their 2020 album Dreamland.