Sleeping with Sirens explained

Sleeping with Sirens
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Origin:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Discography:Sleeping with Sirens discography
Years Active:2009–present
Current Members:
Past Members:
  • Brandon McMaster
  • Brian Calzini
  • Paul Russell
  • Alex Kaladjian
  • Dave Aguliar
  • Nick Trombino
  • Jesse Lawson
  • Gabe Barham
  • Jack Fowler

Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida, currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band currently consists of Kellin Quinn (lead vocals, keyboards), touring lead guitarist Tony Pizzuti, Nick Martin (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Justin Hills (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Matty Best (drums, percussion). The band was formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know and Paddock Park. The group is currently signed to Sumerian Records and have released seven full-length albums and an acoustic EP.

The band rose to fame with their song "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn", the lead single from their debut album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, which was released in 2010. Their second album, Let's Cheers to This, was released in 2011 and became a breakout for the band, thanks to the popular single "If You Can't Hang", which was certified Gold on July 18, 2018, by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies in the US.[1] The group's third album, Feel, debuted at No. 3 on the US Billboard 200, and a fourth album, entitled Madness, was released on March 17, 2015, through Epitaph Records and spawned the single "Kick Me". Their fifth studio album, Gossip, was released on September 22, 2017, on Warner Bros. Records. Their sixth studio album, How It Feels to Be Lost, was released on September 6, 2019, through Sumerian Records. The group is known primarily for the versatility of vocalist Kellin Quinn's leggero tenor vocal range, along with the heavy sound used on their early work and the pop influences they used later into their career.

History

With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear (2009–2010)

See main article: With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear. The band's first album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, was released on March 23, 2010. It debuted at number 7 on Billboards Top Heatseekers chart and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums.[2] The album spawned three singles. One of those singles, "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" earned the band much recognition, and on July 18, 2018, the single was certified gold by the RIAA after 500,000 copies were sold in the US.[3]

Let's Cheers to This (2011–2012)

See main article: Let's Cheers to This and If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack. On April 7, 2011, the band released "Do It Now Remember It Later", the first single off of the band's new album. Later in the month on April 28, the next single "Fire" was released. The band's second album Let's Cheers to This was released on May 10, 2011.[4] On June 26, 2012, the band released its first acoustic EP, If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack.On October 21, 2012, Sleeping with Sirens released a new single called "Dead Walker Texas Ranger" as a Halloween special.[5]

Feel (2013–2014)

See main article: Feel (Sleeping with Sirens album). In January 2013, the band entered the studio to record its follow up to Let's Cheers to This with an estimated release date of mid-2013.[6] [7] On April 23, 2013, the band released a new single called "Low" and revealed the new album's title as Feel and release date as June 4, 2013.[8] In support of the new album, the band will be playing Kia main stage at the Vans Warped Tour 2013.[9] On May 21, the band released the second single from Feel, "Alone" Featuring Machine Gun Kelly.[10]

On August 4, the band announced that it would be headlining a tour titled the Feel This Tour in support of the album Feel. Memphis May Fire, Breathe Carolina, Issues, and Our Last Night supported the tour on selected dates.[11]

On October 16, 2013, guitarist Jesse Lawson announced his departure from the band, citing his desire to spend more time with his family and start a new musical venture.[12] After Lawson's amicable departure the band tapped Nick Martin (formerly of D.R.U.G.S. and Underminded) to fill in on guitar on the band's upcoming UK/EU Feel tour.[13] [14]

Madness (2014–2016)

See main article: Madness (Sleeping with Sirens album). On July 6, 2014, the band released pictures of the band members in the studio recording new music with John Feldmann.[15] On July 21, 2014, the band announced that it would be headlining a world tour alongside Pierce the Veil, with supporting acts Beartooth and This Wild Life.[16] On August 8, 2014, the band members announced that the band had parted ways with Rise Records and working on as an independent band.[17] However, on November 10, 2014, it was announced on Alternative Press that the band signed to Epitaph Records and released a new single called "Kick Me".[18] The band followed the release of "Kick Me", with its single "We Like It Loud", on New Year's Day. It was available for free download for twenty four hours through the band's website.[19]

Gossip (2017–2019)

See main article: Gossip (Sleeping with Sirens album). The band's next album, Gossip was released on September 22, 2017.[20] [21] They began their worldwide, Up Close and Personal Gossip tour, in October 2017 with special guests The White Noise, Palaye Royale and Chase Atlantic.[22] Starting in May 2018, Sleeping with Sirens began the European leg of the tour with Chase Atlantic and Chapel.[23]

How It Feels to Be Lost (2019–2021)

See main article: How It Feels to Be Lost. On June 19, 2019, the band released the single "Leave It All Behind", which is closer to their older sound than the poppier sound of Gossip, and announced their sixth studio album, How It Feels to Be Lost. It will be the band's first release under Sumerian Records.[24] On July 19, 2019, the band released the album's second single, "Break Me Down." On August 8, 2019, the band released the album's third single, "Agree to Disagree."[25]

Longtime drummer Gabe Barham departed the band on September 1, 2019.[26] Shortly after, it was announced that Matty Best (of Tonight Alive) would be taking over drumming duties for the band.[27]

On April 9, 2020, lead guitarist Jack Fowler teased a short clip from a heavy and yet-to-be-released song.[28]

On July 24, 2020, band released a new single that Jack Fowler teased before, "Talking to Myself", with an accompanying lyric video.[29] The band announced the release of a deluxe version of the album "How It Feels To Be Lost", which came out on August 21, 2020.[30]

Complete Collapse (2021–present)

See main article: Complete Collapse. On June 2, 2021, the band released the single "Bloody Knuckles" from their upcoming album.[31] Just over a year later, on June 22, 2022, the band released their second single called "Crosses" featuring Spencer Chamberlain from Underoath whilst also announcing their seventh studio album Complete Collapse, which was released on October 14, 2022.[32]

On July 14, 2022, guitarist Jack Fowler announced he had departed the band.[33]

On August 11, 2022, the band released two singles "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands and "Ctrl + Alt + Del".[34]

Musical style

The band's music has been described as post-hardcore, pop rock, pop punk, alternative rock, metalcore, emo, pop, screamo, and post-emo.

The band cites Rancid, Green Day, blink-182, The Used, Finch and the Starting Line as influences[35] Other influences Kellin Quinn mentioned are Linkin Park, Jimmy Eat World, Fall Out Boy, Oasis, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls, Sublime, Sugarcult, Blondie, Paula Abdul, Fleetwood Mac and AC/DC.[36] [37]

Band members

Current members

Current touring musicians

Former members

Timeline

Discography

See main article: Sleeping with Sirens discography. Studio albums

Awards and nominations

Alternative Press Music Awards

Year Nominated Award Result
2014Kellin QuinnBest Vocalist[38]
"Alone"Song of the Year
FeelAlbum of the Year
Sleeping with SirensArtist of the Year
2015"Kick Me"Song of the Year[39]
2016Kellin QuinnBest Vocalist[40]
MadnessAlbum of the Year
Sleeping with SirensArtist of the Year
Jack FowlerBest Guitarist[41]
2017Sleeping with SirensMost Dedicated Fanbase[42]

Kerrang Music Awards

Year Nominated Award Result
2013Sleeping with SirensBest International Newcomer[44]
2015Sleeping with SirensBest International Band[45]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
  2. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=sleeping with sirens|chart=all}} With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear - Sleeping With Sirens - Billboard.com]. Billboard. June 7, 2010.
  3. Web site: Gold & Platinum. Recording Industry Association of America.
  4. Web site: DiVincenzo. Alex. New Sleeping With Sirens Song. AbsolutePunk. April 9, 2011. April 7, 2011.
  5. Web site: Alter The Press!: Sleeping With Sirens Reveal New Halloween Single "Dead Walker Texas Ranger" Artwork. Alterthepress.com. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141111161259/http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/10/sleeping-with-sirens-reveal-new.html. November 11, 2014.
  6. Web site: Ableson . Jon . Sleeping With Sirens To Record New Album In January . Alter The Press! . August 20, 2009 . April 26, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130924045444/http://www.alterthepress.com/2012/10/sleeping-with-sirens-to-record-new.html . September 24, 2013 .
  7. Web site: Twitter / Kellinquinn: The world isn't ready for this . Twitter.com . April 26, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131026021622/https://twitter.com/Kellinquinn/status/273079446486011904 . October 26, 2013 .
  8. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens New Single 'Low' . Sleeping With Sirens . Sleeping With Sirens . (Rise Records) . April 22, 2013 . April 22, 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130423064651/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s81ZHFOD4UI . April 23, 2013 .
  9. Web site: Whitt . Cassie . 2013-07-04 . Two-Minute Warning, Warped Tour 2013: Sleeping With Sirens . 2023-11-22 . Alternative Press Magazine . en-US.
  10. Web site: Mendyuk . Bridjet . 2013-06-06 . Sleeping With Sirens release "Alone" video featuring Machine Gun Kelly . 2023-11-22 . Alternative Press Magazine . en-US.
  11. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens announce "The Feel This Tour" with Memphis May Fire, Issues, more – Alternative Press. Alternative Press. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150105132615/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_the_feel_this_tour_with_memphis_may_fire_issu. January 5, 2015. August 5, 2013.
  12. Kraus. Brian. Sleeping With Sirens part ways with guitarist Jesse Lawson. Alternative Press. October 17, 2013. October 16, 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20131017135909/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_part_ways_with_guitarist_jesse_lawson. October 17, 2013.
  13. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Tap Nick Martin (D.R.U.G.S.,... — PropertyOfZack. Propertyofzack.com. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150105150922/http://propertyofzack.com/post/60360053820/sleeping-with-sirens-tap-nick-martin-d-r-u-g-s. January 5, 2015.
  14. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Continue With Nick Martin As... — PropertyOfZack. Propertyofzack.com. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141016012807/http://propertyofzack.com/post/64184577666/sleeping-with-sirens-continue-with-nick-martin-as-fill. October 16, 2014.
  15. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Recording With John Feldmann. Propertyofzack.com. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150128063132/http://propertyofzack.com/post/90956543116/sleeping-with-sirens-recording-with-john-feldmann. January 28, 2015.
  16. Web site: Pierce the Veil + Sleeping With Sirens Set for U.S. Tour. Loudwire. July 21, 2014 . January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150214095120/http://loudwire.com/pierce-the-veil-sleeping-with-sirens-2014-u-s-tour/. February 14, 2015.
  17. Web site: 5 Things You Can Expect From Sleeping With Sirens' Fourth Album. Rock Sound Magazine. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20141217143234/http://www.rocksound.tv/features/read/5-things-you-can-expect-from-sleeping-with-sirens-next-album. December 17, 2014.
  18. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens release new song, "Kick Me". Alternative Press. January 5, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150215065959/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_release_new_song_kick_me. February 15, 2015. November 10, 2014.
  19. Web site: Sleeping with Sirens stream new song, "We Like It Loud" . . January 6, 2015 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150104020622/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_stream_new_song_we_like_it_loud . January 4, 2015 . January 2015 .
  20. Web site: Sleeping with Sirens Have Announced a New Album + Released a New Song - News . November 27, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170924141300/https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/sleeping-with-sirens-have-announced-a-new-album-released-a-new-song . September 24, 2017 .
  21. Web site: Sleeping with Sirens debut mighty new single 'Legends' from forthcoming album, 'Gossip' . . July 18, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170924141439/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/sleeping_with_sirens_new_song_legends_new_album_gossip . September 24, 2017 . July 14, 2017 .
  22. Web site: Chase Atlantic on Instagram: "We're Going on Tour w/ @sleepingwithsirens @palayeroyale & @thewhitenoise // See You Soon USA ". Instagram. April 12, 2018. Non-loginwalled link at bibliogram.pussthecat.org
  23. Web site: 2018-03-10 . Chapel Sleeping With Sirens' announced European tour in May . 2023-11-28 . Front View Magazine.
  24. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens Return To Heavy With 'Leave It All Behind'. June 19, 2019. Wall Of Sound. en-US. June 19, 2019.
  25. Web site: Childers . Chad. 2019-08-09 . Sleeping With Sirens Rock Conflict With 'Agree to Disagree' . 2023-11-29 . Loudwire . en.
  26. Web site: 2019-09-02 . Sleeping With Sirens Part Ways With Drummer Gabe Barham . 2023-11-29 . Kerrang! . en.
  27. Web site: Brown . Paul 'Browny' . 2022-10-28 . Matty Best Discusses Role As Both Sleeping With Sirens & Tonight Alive's Drummer . 2023-11-29 . Wall Of Sound . en-US.
  28. Web site: NEWS: Sleeping With Sirens tease heavy new song!. Zach. Redrup. Deadpress.com. April 10, 2020. October 3, 2020. April 12, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412133031/https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-sleeping-with-sirens-tease-heavy-new-song/. dead.
  29. Web site: 2020-07-24 . Sleeping With Sirens Release New Song 'Talking To Myself' . 2023-12-12 . Genre is Dead! . en-US.
  30. Web site: Kusano . Rodney . 2020-07-24 . SLEEPING WITH SIRENS Announce Deluxe Edition of Album How It Feels To Be Lost . 2023-12-12 . OUTBURN ONLINE . en-US.
  31. Web site: Sleeping with Sirens' New Song 'Bloody Knuckles' Is a Pop-Enthused Banger. Joe. DiVita. Loudwire. June 2, 2021. August 6, 2022.
  32. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens return with new single Crosses from upcoming album Complete Collapse. Emily. Carter. Kerrang!. June 22, 2022. August 6, 2022.
  33. Web site: Guitarist Jack Fowler Steps Down From Sleeping With Sirens: "I've Decided That It Is Time For The Next Chapter In My Life". ThePRP. July 14, 2022. July 14, 2022.
  34. Web site: Sleeping With Sirens and Charlotte Sands team up for new single, Let You Down. Emily. Carter. Kerrang!. August 11, 2022. August 12, 2022.
  35. Web site: Epting . Charles EptingCharles . 2015-03-30 . Sleeping With Sirens Talk 'Madness,' Influences, Family Life . 2024-03-31 . Loudwire . en.
  36. Web site: 2020-04-22 . Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn: The 10 Songs That Changed My Life . 2024-03-31 . Kerrang! . en.
  37. Web site: LoudwireLoudwire . 2022-10-13 . Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn - My 9 Favorite Albums When I Was a Teenager . 2024-03-31 . Loudwire . en.
  38. Web site: Alternative Press Announces Inaugural AP Music Awards, Nominees. The Hollywood Reporter. Colin Stutz. April 24, 2014. August 24, 2022.
  39. Here are the winners of the 2015 APMAs. Alternative Press. July 22, 2015. August 24, 2022.
  40. And the nominees for the 2016 APMAs are.... Alternative Press. March 17, 2016. August 24, 2022.
  41. Sleeping With Sirens' Jack Fowler wins Best Guitarist at 2016 APMAs. Alternative Press. July 18, 2016. August 24, 2022.
  42. Nominees for 2017 APMAs announced—vote now!. Alternative Press. April 25, 2017. August 24, 2022.
  43. Web site: 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Complete List of Nominations. E! Online. Mike Vulpo. January 4, 2017. August 24, 2022.
  44. Web site: Kerrang! Awards 2013 winners: Biffy Clyro, Fall Out Boy triumph. Digital Spy. Kate Goodacre. June 14, 2013. August 24, 2022.
  45. Web site: Nominees Revealed For 2015 'Kerrang! Awards'. May 5, 2015. August 24, 2022.

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