Live Music Experience
Bob Moses and Cannons – THE AFTERGLOW TOUR
April 2, 2026 – The Bomb Factory, Dallas, TX
The highly-anticipated Afterglow tour has arrived. On a warm spring night in Dallas, The Bomb Factory glowed with anticipation as fans filed in for a genre-blending evening led by Bob Moses, with Cannons and Oxis rounding out a dynamic and carefully curated lineup. The crowd steadily built throughout the night, creating a palpable energy that would evolve from intimate calm to full-on electronic euphoria by the time the headliners took the stage.
The evening began with Oxis, a solo female singer-songwriter whose fusion of acoustic textures and subtle electronic elements set a gentle, immersive tone. Her performance felt understated yet intentional, easing the early crowd into the night with a sound that balanced vulnerability and atmosphere—an ideal introduction for what was to come. By the time Cannons emerged, the venue had filled in considerably, and the shift in energy was immediate. Having just released a new album less than a week prior, their set carried a sense of freshness and momentum—and for those, like myself, who had spent the day immersed in that new material, the connection felt even more immediate. Opening with “Loving You,” the band wasted no time pulling the crowd into their signature blend of dreamy synth-pop and smooth, pulsing grooves.
Visually, Cannons crafted one of the most striking atmospheres of the night. Frontwoman Michelle Joy, dressed in all white, stood beneath a glowing crescent moon that hovered above the stage, casting a serene, almost otherworldly ambiance over the room. It was a perfect visual companion to their sound—calm yet kinetic, soft yet undeniably engaging.
Songs like “Hurricane,” “Bright Lights,” and “Heartbeat Highway” flowed seamlessly into one another, creating a hypnotic rhythm that carried the audience deeper into their world. Michelle’s voice remained the centerpiece throughout—effortless, airy, and captivating, as if it was guiding the crowd through waves of sound rather than simply performing over them. While “Fire for You” brought a wave of recognition and excitement, it was clear that Cannons’ catalog runs much deeper, with each track reinforcing their ability to craft immersive, emotionally resonant soundscapes.
If Cannons built the dream, Bob Moses brought the release.
As Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance took the stage, the energy shifted from hazy introspection to a more urgent, pulsing intensity. Opening with “Time of Your Life,” they immediately established a groove-driven atmosphere that leaned into their seamless blend of electronic production and live instrumentation. Their presence felt commanding yet controlled—less about spectacle and more about precision and build.
Tracks like “Tearing Me Up,” “Enough to Believe,” and “Love Brand New” elevated the room into a steady, collective movement, with the crowd fully locked into the rhythm. There was a natural progression to their set—each song layering onto the next, building tension and release in waves that felt both deliberate and effortless. Their cover of Nine Inch Nails’ “Closer” added a darker, unexpected edge to the night, reimagined through their electronic lens while still retaining its raw intensity. By the time they closed with “Blink,” the entire venue felt synchronized—lights, sound, and crowd all moving as one. It was the kind of ending that didn’t just signal the end of a set, but the culmination of a carefully constructed journey.
Together, Cannons and Bob Moses delivered a night that thrived on contrast and cohesion. One brought atmosphere and dreamlike escape; the other delivered pulse and release. At The Bomb Factory, the result wasn’t just a lineup—it was a fully realized experience, one that carried the Dallas crowd from introspective calm to electrified unity without ever missing a beat.
