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Sleeping with Sirens
Sleeping with Sirens performing at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in the Philippines, 2013
Sleeping with Sirens performing at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in the Philippines, 2013
Background information
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres
DiscographySleeping with Sirens discography
Years active2009–present
Labels
Members
Past members
  • Brandon McMaster
  • Brian Calzini
  • Paul Russell
  • Alex Kaladjian
  • Dave Aguliar
  • Nick Trombino
  • Jesse Lawson
  • Gabe Barham
  • Jack Fowler
Websitesleepingwithsirens.net

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,[1] 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.[2] 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)

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 Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums.[3] 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.[4]

Let's Cheers to This (2011–2012)

Main articles: 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.[5] 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.[6]

Feel (2013–2014)

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.[7][8] 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.[9] In support of the new album, the band will be playing Kia main stage at the Vans Warped Tour 2013.[10] On May 21, the band released the second single from Feel, "Alone" Featuring Machine Gun Kelly.[11]

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.[12]

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.[13] 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.[14][15]

Madness (2014–2016)

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.[16] 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.[17] On August 8, 2014, the band members announced that the band had parted ways with Rise Records and working on as an independent band.[18] 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".[19] 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.[20]

Gossip (2017–2019)

Main article: Gossip (Sleeping with Sirens album)

The band's next album, Gossip was released on September 22, 2017.[21][22] They began their worldwide, Up Close and Personal Gossip tour, in October 2017 with special guests The White Noise, Palaye Royale and Chase Atlantic.[23] Starting in May 2018, Sleeping with Sirens began the European leg of the tour with Chase Atlantic and Chapel.[24]

How It Feels to Be Lost (2019–2021)

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.[25] 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."[26]

Longtime drummer Gabe Barham departed the band on September 1, 2019.[27] Shortly after, it was announced that Matty Best (of Tonight Alive) would be taking over drumming duties for the band.[28]

On April 9, 2020, lead guitarist Jack Fowler teased a short clip from a heavy and yet-to-be-released song.[29]

On July 24, 2020, band released a new single that Jack Fowler teased before, "Talking to Myself", with an accompanying lyric video.[30] 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.[31]

Complete Collapse (2021–present)

Main article: Complete Collapse

On June 2, 2021, the band released the single "Bloody Knuckles" from their upcoming album.[32] 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.[33]

On July 14, 2022, guitarist Jack Fowler announced he had departed the band, having contributed to the album prior to the announcement.[1]

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

The single "Complete Collapse" was released on September 14, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video.[35]

The album was released on October 14, 2022, along with "Be Happy," another track from the album, as a single the same day.

Following the release of the album, the band embarked on several headlining tours in support of the album, spanning the United States, Europe, and Australia. These include the Complete Collapse Tour, Ctrl+Alt+Del Tour, EU Tour 2023, and Family Tree Tour. The band also supported The Used on their Fall 2023 tour.[36]

Leading up to the band's tour with The Used, they embarked on a short American headlining tour with Dead American and TX2 as support.

On September 29, 2023, the band released Complete Collapse (Deluxe Edition), including various acoustic versions of songs from the album and a previously unreleased song, "Don't Let the Party Die," which also released as a single the same day with an accompanying music video.[37]

Let's Cheers To This Anniversary Tour, Audiotree EP, New Music, and I Can't Hear You Tour (2024–present)

On March 26, 2024, the band announced an anniversary tour in support of their second studio album, Let's Cheers To This, with Holding Absence and Teenage Joans providing support.[38] The American leg of the tour concluded with the band performing at When We Were Young on October 19 and 20.

In August 2024, Kellin Quinn revealed that the band was recording new music via his Instagram account.

On October 23, 2024, the band collaborated with Audiotree to release "Sleeping With Sirens on Audiotree Live," an EP featuring live performances of five of the bands' songs.[39]

On December 3, 2024, Pierce the Veil announced their "I Can't Hear You" tour, with Sleeping With Sirens announced as direct support for the North American leg of the tour.[40][41] In December 2024, the band embarked on a short three-show run in Australia.

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.[a]

The band cites Rancid, Green Day, blink-182, The Used, Finch and the Starting Line as influences[56] 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.[57][58]

Band members

Timeline

Discography

Main article: Sleeping with Sirens discography

Studio albums

Awards and nominations

Alternative Press Music Awards

Year Nominated Award Result Ref.
2014 Kellin Quinn Best Vocalist Nominated [59]
"Alone" Song of the Year Nominated
Feel Album of the Year Nominated
Sleeping with Sirens Artist of the Year Nominated
2015 "Kick Me" Song of the Year Won [60]
2016 Kellin Quinn Best Vocalist Nominated [61]
Madness Album of the Year Nominated
Sleeping with Sirens Artist of the Year Nominated
Jack Fowler Best Guitarist Won [62]
2017 Sleeping with Sirens Most Dedicated Fanbase Nominated [63]

iHeartRadio Music Awards

Year Nominated Award Result Ref.
2017 Sleeping with Sirens Best Underground Alternative Band Nominated [64]

Kerrang Music Awards

Year Nominated Award Result Ref.
2013 Sleeping with Sirens Best International Newcomer Nominated [65]
2015 Sleeping with Sirens Best International Band Nominated [66]

Notes

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