Cannonball Statman

Cannonball Statman is known for his soulful lyrics, a sense of tenderness and playful melancholy, and his unique guitar style described by Bob’s Aural Delights as “the edge of madness”.

As noted in amNewYork‘s 2023 feature on him: “Growing up to become a staple in the music industry, producing over a hundred songs and releasing over a dozen albums, Statman has made a name for himself in the music scene, sharing stages with Jeffrey Lewis, Days N’ Daze, and Sunflower Bean.”

His approach to recording comes from cinema; as a prolific filmmaker who directed over 100 short films as a teen, all his albums are movies without pictures, each with its own story and aesthetic.

Through touring in dozens of countries and living in several, he expanded his understanding of how cultures evolve and interact, and his music reflects this. His Brooklyn upbringing and roots in the NYC underground are also apparent, and in 2024, DJ Stephen Doyle listed him as one of the Top 15 New York Artists of all time.