Cannons in Boston

About Cannons

Cannons is an LA-based synth-pop duo that emerged in the mid-2010s with a sound caught between 80s new wave nostalgia and contemporary electronic pop. They built a devoted following through a series of self-released singles that showcased their particular gift for building tension in four-on-the-floor arrangements—tracks like 'Fire' and 'Heartbreaker' layer breathy vocals over crystalline synth lines and brooding basslines that hit different in a dark club versus a daytime playlist. Their production style is deliberately restrained, favoring space and atmosphere over maximalism. By the late 2010s they'd refined a formula that felt both introspective and physical, with songs built for both late-night listening and dancing alone in your room. Cannons never quite broke through to mainstream recognition despite the quality of their output, but they've maintained a steady presence in the electronic pop underground, releasing material that shows genuine evolution without chasing trends.

Their shows are intimate and precise, anchored by synth work that demands attention. Crowds tend to be respectfully locked in rather than rowdy. The energy is hypnotic more than euphoric—people actually quiet down to listen rather than talk through it.

Known for Fire, Heartbreaker, Bad Dream, Loving You, Purple

Cannons + Boston

Cannons brought their synth-drenched sound to Boston on May 24, 2024, playing the Harvard Athletic Complex with a 15-song set that leaned into their dreamiest material. They opened with Heartbeat Highway and worked through deeper cuts like Shadows and Talk Talk before landing on fan favorites Hurricane and Purple Sun. The set had a nice arc to it -- Evening Star into Fire for You to close things out felt like the right way to end a warm night. Come Alive showed up twice, which is either a statement or a glitch in the matrix.

Cannons in Boston News

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• Fireworks, Yes; Cannons, No The Boston Musical Intelligencer · Aug 10, 2022

Live Music in Boston

Boston's indie and alternative scene has always leaned guitar-forward, but the city's electronic music underground has been quietly building. From bedroom producers to bigger synth-pop acts, there's growing appetite for polished electronic pop that doesn't feel distant or overly produced. Cannons fit that sweet spot—accessible but genuinely crafted.

Boston road trip to see Cannons?

Stay in the Back Bay neighborhood—it's walkable, lined with brownstones, and positioned between the best dining and the waterfront. Book a table at No. 9 Park for New American cooking that actually justifies the hype, or hit Oleana in nearby Cambridge if you want something fresher and less fussy. Spend an afternoon at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, a genuinely strange and rewarding art collection housed in a deliberately eccentric mansion. The Prudential Center has decent shopping if that's your thing, and the waterfront is legitimately beautiful for a walk before the show.