instant crush 

instant crush's Megan Cannon, born and raised in Seattle, WA area, began her musical journey from her bedroom. She soon joined forces with fellow musicians Matthew Tran, Keegan Mangahas, and Zoee Mangahas, and together they became instant crush. 

Setting out to breathe new life into the genre that ruled the 2000s, instant crush is ever-evolving: Mixing sparkly synths, high-energy guitar riffs, and penetrating vocals, they take the energy of the anthemic rock bands that ruled the radio and intertwine it with overly personal lyrics that could be the soundtrack of a coming of age film. Put simply, instant crush makes music for the tongue biters who have a lot on their mind.

Having shared the stage with renowned acts such as Del Water Gap, the Home Team,  the Wrecks, the Plain White T’s, Daisy Grenade, and the Academic, instant crush is carving their own space in the alternative music scene that raised them. Their debut album, scheduled for release in 2024, further solidifies themselves as a band to watch.

On the album, Megan Cannon says:

This album will forever be special to me, because it was never truly my intention to make an album. The first song that was included on this record was written in 2021, and the last in 2023. It truly encapsulates how I felt over the last 3 years. It captures how I found myself and who I wanted to be, while tapping into every emotion I have felt. Writing this album taught me how to speak up for myself as a person, and to say what is on my mind no matter how much fear saying those words might bring me.

During this journey, I have met and worked with so many incredible people who helped define both the sound of instant crush, and the sound of my musical voice. Fusing shimmery synths, electrifying guitar riffs, and penetrating vocals, the album is both catchy and relatable. Drawing inspiration from acts such as Bloc Party, the Killers, and Paramore, this album has something for everyone.

In partnering with Seattle nonprofit record label Share It Music, a portion of the proceeds from the album are going to our chosen charity, Joyful Heart Foundation. Since 2004, Joyful Heart Foundation has been a leading national organization with a mission to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as support survivors, and end this violence forever. For more information, please visit: www.joyfulheartfoundation.org