Cannon (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Defunct | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland |
| Products | Music albums, EPs |
Cannon was an instrumental post-rock ensemble consisting of five members, originating from Glasgow, Scotland.
History
Established in early 1999, Cannon was initially formed by guitarists David Philp, Stuart Henderson, and Jonny Williamson. The group was later joined by bassist Andrew Gifford, formerly of Fiddlers' Bid, and drummer Tom Pettigrew, completing the lineup.
The band embarked on extensive tours throughout Scotland, performing alongside bands such as Interpol, Bis, and The Cooper Temple Clause. Their appearances included prominent festivals like the 2001 Truck and the 2002 edition of T in the Park. Their tracks were frequently featured on DJ Vic Galloway's BBC Radio Scotland program "Air," where they also recorded a live session.
In late 2001, drummer Tom Pettigrew left the group and was succeeded by Tim Harbinson, who had previously supported artists including Juliet Turner and Duke Special. A few months afterward, bassist Andrew Gifford departed and Craig Sinclair stepped in as his replacement.
Cannon ceased operations in 2003. Following the breakup, David Philp joined Glasgow's 'horror blues' outfit Uncle John & Whitelock and toured across Europe in 2008 with Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan. Tim Harbinson and sound engineer Trevor Helliwell moved on to work with the electronic music project Laki Mera. Meanwhile, Philp, Gifford, and Pettigrew collaborated to form Adopted as Holograph, a group dedicated to gypsy-inspired folk music.
Music
Known for intricate compositions, Cannon's instrumental style is categorized within post-rock and math rock genres. Their sound has drawn comparisons to bands such as Mogwai, Slint, and the alternative rock group from the 1980s, the Cocteau Twins.
Studio albums
- Cannon (2008)
EPs
- Soothsayer (2001)
Compilations
- T Break 2002 (2002)
- Gdansk (2003)