Sleeping with Sirens

Sleeping with Sirens

Sleeping with Sirens performing at the SM City North EDSA Skydome in the Philippines
Background information
Origin Orlando, Florida, United States
Genres
Years active 2009–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website http://SleepingWithSirens.net/
Members Kellin Quinn
Justin Hills
Gabe Barham
Jack Fowler
Nick Martin
Past members Brandon McMaster
Brian Calzini
Paul Russell
Alex Kaladjian
Dave Aguliar
Nick Trombino
Jesse Lawson

Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band was formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know, Broadway, and Paddock Park. The group is currently signed to Epitaph Records[1] and have released four full-length albums and an acoustic EP. 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". The group is known primarily for the versatility of vocalist Kellin Quinn's leggero tenor vocal range.

Background

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

The band's first album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, was released on March 23, 2010. Debuted at number 7 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums.[2]

Let's Cheers to This and If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack (2011–2012)

On April 7, 2011, the band released the first single off of the band's new album Do It Now Remember It Later. 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.[3] 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.[4]

Feel and Departure of Jesse Lawson (2013–2014)

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.[5][6] 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.[7] In support of the new album, the band will be playing Kia main stage at the Vans Warped Tour 2013. On May 21, the band released the second single from Feel, "Alone" Featuring Machine Gun Kelly.

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 will be supporting the tour on selected dates.[8]

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.[9] 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 bands upcoming UK/EU Feel tour.[10][11]

Madness, label change and world tour (2014-present)

On July 6, 2014 the band released pictures of the band members in the studio recording new music with John Feldmann.[12] 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.[13] On August 8, 2014 the band members announced that the band had parted ways with Rise Records and working on as an independent band.[14] 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".[1] 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 [15]

Band members

Current members
Touring members

Former members
  • Brian Calzini – lead vocals (2009)
  • Dave Aguliar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009)
  • Paul Russell – bass guitar (2009)
  • Alex Kaladjian – drums, percussion (2009)
  • Brandon McMasters – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
  • Nick Trombino – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
  • Jesse Lawson – rhythm guitar, vocals (2010–2013)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
Year Album Label Chart peaks[2] Sales
US 200 US Indie US Hard Rock US Heat AUS
[16]
UK
[17]
2010 With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear Rise 36 7
2011 Let's Cheers to This 78 13 5
2013 Feel 3 2 2 14 36
2015 Madness Epitaph 13 13 26
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.
Singles
Year Title Album
2010 "You Kill Me (In a Good Way)" With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear
"If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn"
"With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear"
2011 "Do It Now Remember It Later" Let's Cheers to This
"Fire"
"If You Can't Hang"
"A Trophy Father's Trophy Son"
2012 "Stomach Tied In Knots" If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack
"Roger Rabbit"
"Don't You Ever Forget About Me"
"Dead Walker Texas Ranger" Non-album single
2013 "Low" Feel
"Alone" (featuring MGK)
"Congratulations" (featuring Matty Mullins)
2014 "Kick Me" Madness
2015 "We Like it Loud"
"Go Go Go"
"The Strays"
"Better Off Dead"
EPs
Live Albums
Box sets
Demos
Compilations

List of guest appearances

Videography

Year Title Director(s)
2009 "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" Caleb Mallery
2010 "With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear" Sam Link
2011 "If You Can't Hang" Thunder Down Country
2012 "Do It Now Remember It Later" Izzy Campos
"Roger Rabbit" Drew Russ
2013 "Alone (feat. MGK)" Sitcom Soldiers
"Congratulations (feat. Matty Mullins)" Drew Russ
2014 "Kick Me" Sitcom Soldiers
2015 "Go Go Go" Sean Garcia
"The Strays" Sitcom Soldiers
"Better Off Dead" Sitcom Soldiers
2016 "Gold"

References

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  2. 1 2 "With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear - Sleeping With Sirens - Billboard.com". Billboard. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
  3. DiVincenzo, Alex (7 April 2011). "New Sleeping With Sirens Song". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
  4. "Alter The Press!: Sleeping With Sirens Reveal New Halloween Single "Dead Walker Texas Ranger" Artwork". Alterthepress.com. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  5. Ableson, Jon (2009-08-20). "Sleeping With Sirens To Record New Album In January". Alter The Press!. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
  6. "Twitter / Kellinquinn: The world isn't ready for this". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
  7. Sleeping WIth Sirens (22 April 2013). "Sleeping With Sirens New Single 'Low'". Sleeping With Sirens. (Rise Records). Retrieved 22 April 2013.
  8. "Sleeping With Sirens announce "The Feel This Tour" with Memphis May Fire, Issues, more - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  9. Kraus, Brian (16 October 2013). "Sleeping With Sirens part ways with guitarist Jesse Lawson". Alternative Press. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
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  14. "5 Things You Can Expect From Sleeping With Sirens’ Fourth Album". Rock Sound Magazine. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
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  17. "UK Charts". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
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