The Out of Control Dynamic Duo Sleep Nation Releases Their New Single And Video: SPACEman Ft. Daisy Dead from The Dead Deads
The out-of-control rock n’ roll duo Sleep Nation comes out of the gate swinging with strong electric guitars and loud, rich drums in their new single & video “SPACEman” ft. Daisy Dead from The Dead Deads.
Mixed with an extraterrestrial aesthetic and existential crisis, sleep nation’s newest music video for their single “SPACEman ” is absolutely out of this world. This nineties-inspired song is a perfect blend of rock, alternative, and rap music. The combination of black & white and colorful shots tells us a story of one’s mind. The colorless shots allow us to reflect on the crises on earth within the lyrics, calling out to the spaceman above, “can you hear me scream?” The color-filled shots along with bright galactic outfits and retro decorations bring us to astronomic euphoria. This aesthetically pleasing video is full of nostalgia and fresh new ideas and is a perfect fit to your new years rotation.
“First off, ‘SPACEman’ is the first song released as the out of control rock n roll dynamic duo. We recorded everything as a 2-piece except for the bass which was provided by Daisy Dead from the Dead Deads. We met Daisy at Industrial Night at Exit In. We played “The Pot” by Tool together, and got the idea to get her to join in on the song since we didn’t have an official bassist for the band. We were so surprised and thankful that she agreed to join in on the song and the video. So, there is no telling who we could have guests on a song.” – Bran Merritt
While they never let their heroes from decades past drift too far out of the rearview, one thing’s for certain: the boys of Sleep Nation have their sights set on the future of rock ‘n’ roll. The project was conceived by lead vocalist Bran Merritt in 2010. Drummer Joey Lauretta responded to Merritt’s Facebook ad, the two clicked instantly, and the rest is history! The name “Sleep Nation” was a product of both Anne Le Dressay’s “Sleep is a Country” and Merritt and Lauretta’s habit of sleeping into the afternoon after staying up late writing songs.
Hailing from Music City, this alternative rock outfit has opened for national touring acts such as Adema and Sponge. Because they always give their all for their live shows, they’ve come to be known as the “Out of Control Rock ‘N’ Roll Duo.” Though Merritt and Lauretta are the sole members of the group, Sleep Nation’s stage presence rivals that of a full orchestra.
In 2014, the duo’s music video and single release for “I Want You Back” landed the band a spot on Nashville radio station 102.9 The Buzz’s “Local Buzz Top 25.” Sunset Island Music ranked Sleep Nation #2 among the Top 25 Unsigned Bands around the world. In 2015, the pair’s second official music video “Mr. Unlucky” was released in promotion of the film “Hair of the Dog,” directed by Michael Butts. They also wrote “I’m a Werewolf, But That’s Ok” for the movie’s soundtrack. In 2016, the band celebrated the release of their self-titled debut album. The single “Slip” became the album’s second track to be named 102.9 The Buzz’s “Local Buzz Cut of the Week.” 2018 saw the arrival of singles “Scream & Shout” and “American Way” via Victory Music Buzz. Their new single “Headlights” marks their first release since 2019’s “Woman.” Later this year, Sleep Nation will release a track set to be featured in the end credits of the upcoming thriller “Potter’s Ground.”
