Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Bad Dream By Cannons

Dear Poptastic Readers,

The LA-based trio, Cannons, have a dreamy new single called “Bad Dream.” We really like and think you will, too. Our contributor Jason F wrote this piece to tell us about the group.



Cannons was formed in 2013 when musicians and childhood friends Ryan Clapham (guitarist) and Paul Davis (keyboardist/drummer) connected with Florida-transplant Michelle Joy (vocalist) via Craigslist through a shared affinity for an obscure band called Trust.  



Their sound is somewhat hard to define but has evolved somewhat from chillwave to what they themselves half-jokingly label as “future boogie” — which is as good a term as any to describe their synth-laden grooves.




The group has steadily built a following by independently releasing multiple singles, EPs and albums, but their big breakthrough came last year when their single, “Fire For You” from their excellent 2019 album, Shadows, was prominently featured in an episode of the buzzy Netflix series, Never Have I Ever. Interesting note: The song was used on set to help the actors get into the mood of their scenes, which inspired the show’s creators to ultimately incorporate it into the finished episode. 



This exposure, coupled with an arresting, well-conceived music video to accompany the single, boosted the band’s profile significantly and garnered attention from major labels, which has led to them being recently signed by Columbia Records. Word of mouth continues to spread with the likes of no less than Elton John and Courtney Love singing the band’s praises. Check out the video for “Fire For You” here ...




Cannons are currently working on their new forthcoming album. In the meantime, they have just released a fantastic, 80s-leaning single called “Bad Dream.” The video is another top-notch effort with a similar cinematic approach as their “Fire For You” video but with a narrative that borrows from serial killer/horror-movie tropes complete with a perfect “twist” ending. Have a look ...




Both “Fire For You” and “Bad Dream” were written and produced by Cannons. They are both available on digital outlets everywhere. Support the artists and buy your copies today! We've added both songs to our 2021 Poptastic Confessions Playlist on Spotify



Only Your Love,
—Jason F

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P.S.S. The group has also recently been releasing a series of “Covers by Cannon” on YouTube. It’s a testament to the band’s clarity of vision and commitment to their sound that they are able to put their own signature stamp on other artists’ songs in a distinctive and convincing way that complements rather than imitates the original renditions. Check these covers out ...


"Golden" (Harry Styles cover)




"Sex On Fire" (Kings of Leon cover)





"Pretty Boy" (The Neighborhood cover)



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