By Carolina Barreto / Asst. Entertainment Director
When I’m driving alone for more than 48 minutes, I enjoy putting the windows down and blaring music that makes me nostalgic for the days I’d pretend I was an alien in a cardboard spaceship. Sounds of dark synthesizers with psychedelia undertones are existentially chilling yet alluring.
Los Angeles pop-electronic trio, Cannons, released their first extended play album, “Up All Night EP,” on the site Bandcamp in August. It’s now available on iTunes and Spotify. Why nu-disco junkies haven’t latched on to the “future boogie” sound played by drums and keys player Paul Davis, guitarist Ryan Clapham and lead vocalist Michelle Joy is beyond my comprehension.
The EP starts with “Touch,” a track evidently influenced by ‘80s electronic dance music. Using Joy’s sensual vocals, Cannons’ lyrics describe a “do or die” relationship. The song encompasses the electrifying sensation and goose bumps you can’t shake off your skin when you touch the person you’re swooning over.
The theme bleeds into the next track, “Temporary Romance.” Joy whispers, “Love you/I love you,” as a funky guitar melody is plucked. The song retains its icy feel despite a tempo change.
The title track, “Up All Night,” is by far the grooviest song on the album. It’s fitting for a late night slow cruise through a roller rink as neon lights flash and a disco ball reflects on your American Apparel leotard and nylon shorts.
“Neon Light” closes the EP with a fresh sound. The hypnotizing beat plays well with the melancholy synthesizers, guitar strums and bass plucks.
Fans of Blood Orange, Poliça and Jai Paul will thoroughly enjoy the Cannons.
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