Album Review: 'Everything Glows' by Cannons

by Christina "Xtina" Pappas

Genere: Alternative-Pop/Indie

    Everything Glows - Released March 27, 2026, Photographed by Travys Owen

Cannons is known for their ethereal synth-wave inspired indie pop, which reflects in their fifth studio album Everything Glows. Taking inspiration from their past work, this album blends chill pop and synthwave to breathe life into their storytelling, while adding breezy disco elements to separate it from their past projects. This time it feels softer, glossier, and more emotionally exposed than their previous work. This record doesn’t exactly reinvent their work, but it refines it in a way that feels more intentional.

Cannons has always operated in their dreamy synth-pop lane, but this album appears at a different point in their career. They built a cult following with some of their earlier works, but they had a pivotal moment when their song “Fire For You” appeared in Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever”, exposing them towards a larger audience who took a liking to their transcendent sound. 

Sonically, the textures are lush and extremely polished. There are shimmering synths found in every track, including soft analog-style pads, pulsing bass lines, disco-inspired grooves, and huge amounts of reverb coating Michelle Joy’s vocals

Cannons photographed during Everything Glows era

Xtina’s Definitive Ranking of ‘Everything Glows’

•  “All I Need” - 6.5/10 (warm, summery, nostalgic, catchy hook, synth, reminds me of summer drives during sunset)

•  “Starlight”- 7.0/10 (dance, upbeat, lovey song about reassurance disguised under a synth pop beat, inclusion of crickets near the bridge is a cute touch)

•  “Carousel” - 8.5/10 (instrumental itself is good, the repetition of lyrics is a cute touch, the little pause of music where she whispers is a really nice touch, the backing vocals work harmoniously with the chorus)

•  “I Get Weak” - 6.0/10 (violins are a nice touch, The chorus where she sings, “I Get Weak” reminds me of the chorus instrumental for “Dance the Night” by Dua Lipa)

•  “These Nights” - 6.8/10 (chorus is violin heavy and layered with Michelle’s vocals, vocals feel blurred and blended, adding to the dreamy feel, guitar solo towards the end)

•  “Shine” - 9.1/10 (Pre-chorus instrumental is moving, Chorus instrumental is cinematic, song talks about finding comfort in loving something that caused turmoil, loving someone with all you had, and being able to appreciate your dedication to love)

•  “Light as a Feather” - 5.5/10 (Very similar to their other songs, sounds good in a soundtrack, fell a little flat to me—personally)

•  “Fool for You” - 9.5/10 (Classic love song, drifted and slightly blurry vocals, violin enhances the emotions, always present, builds up during the pre-chorus, joins the guitar in the chorus, tying into the emotion of a love confession from the artist)

•  “Good Luck Charm” - 7.6/10 (Bedroom pop-y feel, repetitive/catchy chorus, synthwave elements, guitar chords sound 80’s inspired)

•  “Photographs” - 6.3/10 (Has the same message of Ariana Grande’s “twilight zone”, a song about not wanting someone back, but being glad it happened)

•  “Take Me to Tokyo” - 7.9/10 (Sounds different, brighter, song is about being out of body, high on a buzz, “floating through echoes - don’t wanna be found”, very )

If this record had to be encapsulated in a few words, what comes to mind would be shimmering, euphoric sunsets, containing those hazy iridescent pops of color, glittering perfectly in memory. This album is dreamy and reflective and eclectic and alive and breathing. Every track feels like it’s glowing from the inside out, creating an atmosphere that is both intimate and expansive at the same time. 

Cannons’ Hurricane music video - directed by Ryan Rundle; a frequent collaborator