In a Los Angeles music scene dominated and diluted by image based artists, the monotonous sound of like-sounding bands can be deafening. It is escapable, however, and the deliberate listener will do well to discover the elegant, yet equally powerful sound of Kanan. Theirs is a soul-driven sound, one inspired primarily by real-life experiences. The Los Angeles-based rock trio has culled their sound from a wide range of influences as diverse as The Counting Crows, Coldplay, and Tom Petty. Their sound is a movement of intelligent rock music marked by thought-provoking lyrics that house the story of life's emotional twists and turns.