Renton Cannon is the alternative to contemporary indie-rock. Preferring heartfelt emotion to flare and melodramatics, Annapolis’ Renton Cannon provides an outlet for its audience and its members. With a sound reminiscent of Cursive or Sonic Youth, Renton Cannon can surprise and invigorate, and with the release of their EP, "Even the King Withers,†the band is expanding its loyal audience.
The group has produced a potent and dynamic rock CD filled with furious releases of distortion, melodic choruses and lyrics that delve deep into the human psyche. From the single, "Elaeis," which battles the concept of religion, to confronting your individuality in "King," Renton Cannon writes songs of inner struggle and the desire for freedom. Musically there's a range, from the eerie beginning of “Oh, the Man,†with its droning organ and distant drums, to the borderline art-rock of "Roberto," with its sweeping moods and dynamic changes, to more straight ahead rockers such as "Oak on the Kitchen Floor."
The band was founded by Chris Howard (vocal & guitar), Nic Johnson (bass, keys, & vocal), Russell Kelbaugh (guitar), and Matt Hammond (drums) in 2005. A result of the notoriously incestuous nature of local music, Renton Cannon’s members had known and played music with each other for years before its current incarnation. The wide range of the band’s music comes from its member’s experiences in stylistically diverse groups, ranging from funk to art-rock.
Utilizing the DIY approach to publicizing and gigging Renton Cannon has already taken the stage at such prominent Baltimore venues as Fletchers, the 8x10, and Sonar. Also, they have received continuous airplay and given interviews on radio stations throughout the Baltimore area such as 103.1 WRNR and 88.1 WMBC. From playing shows consistently, Renton Cannon has sold out the original pressing of "Even the King Withers", and now with the addition of a fifth member, multi-instrumentalist Stephan Kaplan, the band eagerly awaits the release of their four-sided single recorded earlier this year.
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