Cannons (band)
Cannons is an American indie pop band formed in 2013 in Los Angeles. The band consists of lead vocalist Michelle Joy [Lewis[3]], guitarist Ryan Clapham, and keyboardist and bassist Paul Davis.[4]
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![]() Cannons performing in 2018. From left to right: Paul Davis, Michelle Joy, and Ryan Clapham. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
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| Website | cannonstheband |
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History
Ryan Clapham and Paul Davis, who have been friends since childhood, began composing music together in their teenage years.[4][5] In 2013, Joy posted an advertisement on Craigslist seeking a band looking for a singer. Clapham and Davis connected with Joy, and she was recruited as the Cannons' frontwoman.[5][6]
Cannons issued their first EP Up All Night in 2014. The band then released their debut album Night Drive in 2017, as well as a second EP, In a Heartbeat, the following year. Shadows, Cannons' second album, was released in 2019 by AntiFragile Music.[7] "Fire for You", the first single from Shadows, gained significant commercial traction after being featured in a 2020 episode of the comedy-drama TV series Never Have I Ever.[4][5][8] The band subsequently signed to Columbia Records.[4] In early 2021, "Fire for You" reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.[9] Fever Dream, the band's third album, was released in March 2022.[10]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Night Drive |
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| Shadows |
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| Fever Dream |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Up All Night |
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| In a Heartbeat |
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| Covers by Cannons |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
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| US AAA [16] |
US Alt. [9] |
US Dance [17] |
CAN Rock [18] | ||||
| "Spells"[19] | 2015 | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
| "Down on Love"[20] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Mood Ring"[21] | 2016 | — | — | — | — | Night Drive | |
| "High Off Love"[22] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Backwards"[23] | 2018 | — | — | — | — | In a Heartbeat | |
| "Round and Round"[24] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Fire for You" | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 11 | Shadows | |
| "Talk Talk"[26] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Bad Dream"[27] | 2021 | 28 | 3 | — | 27 | Fever Dream | |
| "Ruthless"[28] | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Purple Sun"[29] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | ||
| "Hurricane" | — | — | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||
References
- Frahm, Jonathan (June 19, 2018). "Cannons Go 'Round and Round' with New Single (premiere)". PopMatters. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "New Music Discovery Of The Week: Cannons 'Fire For You'". WRFF. September 29, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Michelle Lewis
- Levy, Mara (October 15, 2020). "'I hope as a band we continue experimenting, and always give our fan base something new and refreshing.' We chat with the band Cannons". The Digital Fix. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Dunn, Simon (October 15, 2020). "Getting To Know Cannons, Is A Harry Styles Collab Imminent?". WRRV. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Lee, Derrick (July 13, 2018). "Cannons Will Get You In the Mood 'In A Heartbeat'". Blurred Culture. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- Hay, Kayla (July 17, 2019). "Cannons' 'Fire for You' sparks disco fever, release debut album Shadows". The Deli. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- Rutherford, Kevin (June 18, 2020). "Cannons' 'Fire for You' Rules Top TV Songs Chart Amid 'Never Have I Ever' Appearance". Billboard. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- References for peak positions on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart:
- "Fire for You": "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. January 30, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Bad Dream": "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. March 12, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- "Fever Dream by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- "Night Drive by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Shadows by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Up All Night EP by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "In a Heartbeat – EP by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Covers by Cannons – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- References for peak positions on the Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay chart:
- "Fire for You": "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. March 13, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- "Bad Dream": "Adult Alternative Airplay". Billboard. April 2, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs". Billboard. December 18, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- References for peak positions on the Billboard Canada Rock chart:
- "Fire for You": "Canada Rock". Billboard. February 13, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- "Bad Dream": "Canada Rock". Billboard. February 19, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- "Spells – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Down on Love – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Mood Ring – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "High off Love – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Backwards – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Round and Round – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "American certifications – Cannons". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- "Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Archived from the original on December 16, 2020. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
- "Bad Dream – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
- "Ruthless – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- "Purple Sun – Single by Cannons". United States: Apple Music. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
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