Cannons are an American indie pop and synth-pop trio formed in Los Angeles in 2013 — Michelle Joy's cool, hazy vocals over Ryan Clapham's guitar and Paul Davis's retro synths. The viral single Fire for You put them on the map; Shadows (2019) and Fever Dream (2022) are the albums to start with. Shop Cannons vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Cannons formed in Los Angeles in 2013. The trio of Michelle Joy (vocals), Ryan Clapham (guitar), and Paul Davis (synths and production) self-released their early material before signing with Columbia Records. They gained streaming attention with the single Fire for You in 2018-2019, which became a viral hit. Their catalog has continued to grow with multiple full-length albums.
Cannons' sound combines indie pop, synth-pop, dream pop, and electropop with retro-influenced production drawing on 1980s synth-wave and disco alongside contemporary indie pop sensibilities. Joy's vocal delivery is a defining sonic feature.
Columbia pressings of Fever Dream and Heartbeat Highway have been issued in standard and color variant editions.
Listeners new to Cannons typically start with Shadows (2019) or Fever Dream (2022).
