Cannonball by Man/Woman/Chainsaw album review by Megan Lozano for Northern Transmissions. The LP drops on August 7th via Fiction Records

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Cannonball

Man/Woman/Chainsaw

English six-piece rock band Man/Woman/Chainsaw (M/W/C) formed in 2019 when the members were just 16 to 18 years old. Since then, they’ve played more than 100 shows across the UK. Their debut album, Cannonball, arrives August 7 via Fiction Records. After breaking through in 2025 with two sold-out UK tours and a standout appearance at SXSW in Austin, Texas, the band has announced its first U.S. headline tour for Fall 2026, with stops in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

Cannonball constantly shifts its sound, with each track exploring a different direction. The variety in sound keeps the album from becoming predictable. Just when one sound begins to settle in, the band changes direction and introduces a new texture or arrangement. The album moves between layered rock arrangements, stripped-back moments, and darker, more atmospheric passages without settling into a single style. Those shifts keep the record engaging and give each song its own identity. For a debut, Cannonball feels ambitious. The band’s willingness to experiment has already earned attention from many folks throughout the blogosphere. While not every idea lands with the same impact, the album shows a young band unafraid to take risks and carve out its own sound.

Some of the album’s standout moments come from the variety in its sound. “Only Girl” is full of layered instrumentation and playful guitar work. “Canyons” starts off restrained before building into an intense, emotionally charged finale. “Goddamn Lizard Man” shifts the mood with earthy guitars, heavy bass, and subdued vocals. “Lighter” strips everything back to piano and drums, creating one of the album’s quieter moments. Each track brings something different, making the album feel varied without losing its identity.

Pre-order Cannonball by Man/Woman/Chainsaw HERE

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