ATTENTION SINGERS: THE SLEEPERS WANT YOUR LUNGS!

Established prog/alt rock band seeking new voice.

Some of our influences: Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, Nick Cave, Sigur Ros, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Mars Volta, Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey, Boris, Soundgargen, Joy Division, Queens of the Stone Age

While we have one foot firmly cemented in 'rock music', we aim to constantly evolve and spread into many directions and genres so we are looking for someone who is versatile and open minded.

We want someone who is:

- Aged 20 - 28
- Committed and dedicated
- Willing to go the extra mile creatively
- Passionate. Someone who devours music (old and new)
- Open to taking and giving direction

- Ability to play an instrument a plus
- Previous band experience preferable
- Vocal training preferable
- Please, no fake accents.


Lead vocal role:
- Perform live
- Write melodies, lyrics and songs.
- Record
- Help with promotional and admin duties
- Time away from work for touring

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD FROM DEC 17th ONWARDS.

PLEASE SEND US A RECORDING OF YOURSELF, A LIST OF INFLUENCES, A SHORT BIO AND YOUR CONTACT DETAILS TO:
thesleepersdreamspace@gmail.com

OR CONTACT US VIA OUR FACEBOOK PAGE.

My Goodbye

Making music (in and outside of The Sleepers) has always been a cathartic exercise for me. But in the last two years I have been grappling with personal circumstances which have sadly made that catharsis more and more elusive.

At the beginning of 2009 my family suffered through a tragic situation (my closest friend and bandmate, Nicolai was there for support at the drop of a hat.) I was also retrenched – a week before A Signal Path was launched, no less. I have spent the better part of these last two years trying to juggle finding decent work, freelancing, singing and handling band administration. It’s been a mad scramble to find my footing again, on every level.

I won’t divulge every last reason why I’ve decided to bow out: I don’t think you – the reader, the audience, the fan – need to know every single one. But to every last person touched by the music of The Sleepers: I am sorry if you are saddened by my leaving.  

I hope the voice and ideas of someone else out there will fit in with this awesome music and group of talented and passionate musicians. I sincerely hope the new vocalist will bless the band with the talent, tenacity and resources necessary to take them to new heights.

As for myself, I will be carrying on with Tape Hiss and Sparkle, but will probably only play now and again. I’ll also be going back to punishing some canvasses and then punishing your eyes with them too.

To Jordi, Nicolai, Carly, Adam, Steve, Chris and all the fans, friends and families that have supported me as the lead singer of this band, I thank you for the past seven years. It’s been a GREAT honour to sing for you. I would like to thank you SO much for listening. You have all made me feel incredibly blessed.

Simon

One Crucible Remakes

We hope everyone is feeling sufficiently fresh after the long weekend at Synergy. Thanks to all who came and watched us play what was, to us, one of our best shows ever.

As those of you who have read this month’s LMG will know, we have some sad news. Simon Tamblyn is stepping down as vocalist for The Sleepers to pursue other adventures. Simon has been an integral part of the band for the past seven years and his immense creative talent, dedication and hard work has helped shape the band and its members. We are sad to see him go but wish him the best of luck in his future pursuits.

This isn't the end of the Sleepers, this is really just the beginning of a new chapter. Our intention for The Sleepers has always been to constantly evolve and we see this as another opportunity to do just that. We will be holding auditions for a new vocalist, while at the same time exploring other musical avenues. Keep an ear to the ground and an eye on what this new and exciting future holds.

With Love,

The Sleepers

Sacrificial Lambs

Hello Lambs,

It's that time of year again. Halloween time. Candy time. Silly outfit time. Strange time signature time...

I know, I know, one too many.

Just letting you know we are working hard this year to some interesting covers.

We look forward to subjecting you with a mixed bag of candy coated covers. mmm. candy...

More clues and exciting news about the show on the 30th on the way...

In the meantime - Look! A Poster!

Take Aways

Hello friends,

I have decided that with time allowing... Every show I will print a couple of big versions of the poster for that show and sell them on the night. So if you are there, and enjoyed the show, why not take home something to remember it.

We can also sign it for you if you ask nicely...

Below - the poster for this week's show.

A

Warmth

Hello Dear Friends,

As we leave a surprisingly short winter ( although I have a feeling the beginning of spring will be later than the official 1st September ) yet as always, it has been a period of growth for the band.

We've always been a band of opposites: Quiet / Loud, Fast / Slow, Melancholy / Optimistic, Positive / Sinister ( You get the picture ). This polar dynamic is starting to reflect itself in some of our new material. We are pushing in both directions and I for one am really happy with the results. I wish some benefactor would just pay for us to spend 6 months recording our mountain of material ( We would require rent, food allowance if anyone is feeling generous! )

Our performances of late have personally felt like some of the best and most emotionally charged shows we have ever played and we will be playing more and more of the new material we have been working on. So let us know what you think.

Expect some songs to be bigger and badder, expect some to be smaller and softer.

Open your heart and your ears and expect to be challenged.

With Love,

Adam

Your Beautiful Mug

Phew! What a crazy last few weeks. I have business coming out of my ears. But luckily for you this benefits you (the reader, dare we say, fan) greatly. There's a little taste of things to come for you, which will be downloadable. I hope you're as excited as I am. We'll let you know when that's done. Oh, and obviously, WHAT it is.

We've had some really great support these last few shows, we thank you. Tonightwedie and We Set Sail at ROAR was ama-zing zing as Nic's mentioned! And last Friday (20th Aug) was YourLMG's celebration of their 40th issue. What a great mag! So glad to have them around as they are a pillar in the Cape Town rock scene. The night was stellar! Some mercilessly beautiful blues from Natasha Meister; We Set Sail sent me to the stars and Sidecar Fire conjured up images of driving at night next to lakes in the rain... crazy cool. And we played last, just after midnight. We had tonnes of fun!

This weekend we're also heading into Durbanville and we'd like to see your beautiful mug there. We'll be popping eardrums at Blizzards, get directions here. We'll be there with New Mustangs and Taxi Violence. We haven't jammed with the boys from TV in ages and we're pretty stoked to share a stage with them again.

I've also been working on my solo lo-fi alt folk project, Tape Hiss and Sparkle. And I've released my first album, For You In Your Cubicle for download. I hope you enjoy it!

Lastly - but definitely not least - Jordi (who sadly left The Sleepers last year) has also been busy. Check out his band Anaphys, it will leave you gasping for air.

Over. Out.

Sy