Sleeping with Sirens


Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band currently consists of Kellin Quinn, Jack Fowler, Nick Martin, and Justin Hills. 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 five 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." 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)

The band's first album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, was released on March 23, 2010. Debuted at number 7 on Billboards Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums. The album spawned three singles. One of those singles, "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" earned the band much recognition.

''Let's Cheers to This'' (2011–2012)

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.
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.

''Feel'' (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. 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. 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.
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. After Lawson's amicable departure the band tapped Nick Martin to fill in on guitar on the band's upcoming UK/EU Feel tour.

''Madness'' (2014–2016)

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

''Gossip'' (2017–2019)

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

''How It Feels to Be Lost'' (2019–present)

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 bands first release under Sumerian Records. 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."
On April 9, 2020, guitarist Jack Fowler teased a short clip from a heavy and yet-to-be-released song.

Musical style

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

Members

Current
Touring musicians
Former

Recording Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Demos

Collaborations

Videography