Bob Moses -
https://bobmosesmusic.com
Cannons -
https://www.cannonstheband.com
Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, came to life in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012. Early single releases on taste-making electronic label Scissor & Thread led to signing with Domino and the late 2015 release of their debut album Days Gone By.
Meshing guitar licks, a moody smolder and a dash of dance-floor ambience with lyrical depth and classic songwriting, the duo created a sound that appeals equally to club goers and rock music fans. Translating their sound seamlessly to the live performance realm, years of nonstop global touring - including appearances at every major festival from Glastonbury and Coachella, to Lollapalooza and beyond - cemented the duo's live reputation and repeated recognition as Resident Advisor's Best Live Act. A standout performance on The Ellen Show, a pair of nominations at both the Junos and the Grammys (and a Grammy win), and a top 15 US Alternative radio hit with "Tearing Me Up," have further sealed the band's burgeoning mainstream success.
2018's Battle Lines, met with praise upon release, found the duo expanding their sonic palette, embracing their most inventive instincts and infusing their lyrics with a more outward-looking perspective and was named one of Billboard's "Best Electronic Albums of 2018."
In 2020 with the world in quarantine, Bob Moses doubled down by releasing Desire, the continuously mixed "concept album for the club" featuring the hit title-track collaboration with ZHU, and by staying connected with fans through weekly livestreamed sets dubbed the "BobCast," numerous virtual festival appearances, and via their own epic concert film Falling into Focus and its accompanying live album. 2021 sees the band continuing their momentum with their first Cercle set live from Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory and new music on the way.
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All at once, CANNONS recall warm memories, soundtrack the bliss of the moment, and gaze towards a brighter tomorrow. The Los Angeles trio -- Michelle Joy [vocals], Ryan Clapham [lead guitar], and Paul Davis [drums, keys] -- co-mingle handcrafted analog production, glossy guitars, and cinematic synth-craft with fluid breathy vocals and evocative lyrics threaded together by classic songbook poise. (Think a Cliff Martinez score accompanied by Stevie Nicks, and you're half way there). Generating 20 million streams independently and landing placements on shows such as Lucifer, Never Have I Ever, and many others, the group continue to transfix audiences with a series of singles and more music on the horizon.
Originally formed in 2013, the band united lifelong friends and musical partners-in-crime Ryan and Paul with recent Los Angeles transplant Michelle. In addition to early radio support from tastemaker KCRW, "Body Talk" appeared in an episode of the HBO series Ballers, while the campaign for Kendall and Kylie Jenner's Topshop collection touted "Evening Star" as its theme. In between, the group released Night Drive [2017], the In a Heartbeat EP [2018], and Shadows [2019]. A stylist played the latter for Harry Styles who instantly fell in love with the band, shouting them out online. In 2020, "Fire For You" bubbled up into the collective pop culture consciousness. Synced in a pivotal episode of the NETFLIX smash Never Have I Ever, it elevated the show to #1 on The Hollywood Reporter's Top TV Songs Chart. Signing to Columbia Records, CANNONS now make a lasting impression and an even deeper connection.