Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from
Orlando, Florida
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, currently residing in
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. The band currently consists of
Kellin Quinn
Kellin Quinn Bostwick (born April 24, 1986) is an American singer and musician. He is the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the post-hardcore band Sleeping with Sirens. He is known for his distinctive, high-pitched vocals and for collaborating wi ...
(lead vocals, keyboards), 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
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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. 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
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Etymology
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Sumerian Records
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chart and at number 36 on
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. 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
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after 500,000 copies were sold in the US.
''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,
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, Issues, and Our Last Night supported 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 (formerly of D.R.U.G.S. and Underminded) 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
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, 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
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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
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Etymology
The word is from Old English ''godsibb'', from ''god (word), god'' and ''sibb'', the term for the ...
'' 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
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. Starting in May 2018, Sleeping with Sirens began the European leg of the tour with Chase Atlantic and Chapel.
''How It Feels to Be Lost'' (2019–2021)
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
Sumerian Records is an American record label based in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and London. The label was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen.Tonight Alive) would be taking over drumming duties for the band.
On April 9, 2020, lead guitarist Jack Fowler teased a short clip from a heavy and yet-to-be-released song.
On July 24, 2020, band released a new single that Jack Fowler teased before, "Talking to Myself", with an accompanying lyric video. 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.
''Complete Collapse'' (2021–present)
On June 2, 2021, the band released the single "Bloody Knuckles" from their upcoming album. Just over a year later, on June 22, 2022, the band released their second single called "Crosses" featuring
Spencer Chamberlain
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from Underoath whilst also announcing their seventh studio album '' Complete Collapse'', which was released on October 14, 2022.
On July 14, 2022, guitarist Jack Fowler announced he had departed the band, having contributed to the album prior to the announcement. He is currently a touring guitarist for country artist/rapper Jelly Roll.
On August 11, 2022, the band released two singles, "Let You Down" featuring Charlotte Sands and "Ctrl + Alt + Del".
The single "Complete Collapse" was released on September 14, 2022, alongside an accompanying music video.
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
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on their Fall 2023 tour.
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 was also released as a single the same day with an accompanying music video.
Let's Cheers To This Anniversary Tour, ''Audiotree'' EP, 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. 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 band's songs.
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. In December 2024, the band embarked on a short three-show run in Australia.
In January 2025, Kellin Quinn launched a solo project entitled Haunted Mouths with an album, ''A Collection of Greetings'', due in February of the same year.
Musical style
The band's music has been described as
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History
Early years (1999–2001)
In 1999, the band that would become The Startin ...
as influences Other influences Kellin Quinn mentioned are
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Band members
Current members
*
Kellin Quinn
Kellin Quinn Bostwick (born April 24, 1986) is an American singer and musician. He is the lead vocalist and keyboardist of the post-hardcore band Sleeping with Sirens. He is known for his distinctive, high-pitched vocals and for collaborating wi ...
– lead vocals, keyboards (2009–present)
* Justin Hills – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–present)
* Nick Martin – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
* Matty Best – drums, percussion (2019–present)
Touring members
* Tony Pizzuti – lead guitar, backing vocals (2022–present)
Former members
*
Brian Calzini
Brian Calzini is an American metalcore vocalist. He formed bands Paddock Park, Sleeping with Sirens and We Are Defiance, his current band.
Early life
Calzini is also known as Brian John Williams.
Music career
Williams's musical career began w ...
– lead vocals (2009)
* Dave Aguliar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009)
* Paul Russell – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009)
* Alex Kaladjian – drums, percussion (2009)
* Nick Trombino – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
* Brandon McMaster – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010)
* Jesse Lawson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2010–2013)
* Gabe Barham – drums, percussion (2009–2019)
* Jack Fowler – lead guitar (2010–2022), programming (2014–2022)
Gossip
Gossip is idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others; the act is also known as dishing or tattling.
Etymology
The word is from Old English ''godsibb'', from ''god (word), god'' and ''sibb'', the term for the ...