There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Pawn is an emo/post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, CA, (1993 to 1994) 2) Pawn is an metal band from Frederick, MD (1996-1998). 3) Pawn is an oshare kei band from Japan. 4) Pawn is a progressive rock band from Visalia (Orosi), California 5) Pawn is an Tokyo-based ambient / electronic musician also known as Hideki Umezawa. 6) Pawn is a dubstep producer/dj from San Francisco. 1) Pawn is an emo/post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, CA, active from 1993 to 1994.