Sleeping Together just dropped “The Essentials,” on February 21st. This track marks a thrilling continuation of their journey since their debut EP, “I Won’t Tell If You Don’t,” and it shows how they’ve come a long way. Recorded at the renowned Narcissus Studio in London with the talented Andrea Cozzaglio—who has worked with the likes of Inhaler and Wet Leg—this single promises to deliver.
Now, let’s talk about what “The Essentials” is all about. Picture this: you’re out on a crazy night, drinks are flowing, emotions are high, and everything’s a bit of a mess. That’s exactly what this song captures – all the raw, crude chaos of a night gone wild. It’s like they’ve bottled up the rush of escapism and those fleeting highs we’ve all chased at some point. The band says it’s like cramming nine months into three minutes, and boy, do they nail that frantic energy.
Musically, it’s got this awesome noughties indie rock feel, but with a modernity that’s pure Sleeping Together. The opening guitar’s impressive as hell – get this, they actually came from the drummer, Amber Hughes! There’s another riff in there too, giving off major Bloc Party and early Strokes vibes. It’s like a perfect mix of nostalgia and something totally new. So, you’ve got Alexander Lloyd-Jones belting out tunes and strumming rhythm guitar, Michael Corry shredding on lead, Daniel Turton holding down the low end, and Amber Hughes keeping the beat. Jointly, they’re like a well-oiled machine, each bringing their own special sauce.
People are already buzzing about “The Essentials.” Some are saying it’s got that catchy Strokes feel, mixed with a dash of Arctic Monkeys attitude and a sprinkle of Libertines-style rebellion. But it’s more than all that – it’s like they’ve bottled up that “oh crap” moment when you wake up after a wild night out and realize you might’ve gone a bit too hard. We’ve all been there, right?
Fans are chomping at the bit to hear what Sleeping Together’s cooked up this time. If you dug their first EP, you’re surely gonna enjoy – The Essentials’ promises to be even better.