The Big Sleep are an American three-piece band based in Brooklyn, New York. The band consists of Sonya Balchandani (bass/vocals), Danny Barria (guitar/vocals), and Gabe Rhodes (drums). The Big Sleep are signed to French Kiss Records.

The Big Sleep
OriginBrooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, shoegaze, post-rock
Years active2003–present
LabelsFrench Kiss Records
MembersSonya Balchandani
Danny Barria
Gabe Rhodes
WebsiteOfficial Website

History

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Formed in 2003, the band's discography includes the self-released EP You Today, Me Tomorrow, the full-length Son Of The Tiger LP (released in late 2006), the full-length album Sleep Forever (released in 2008), and the album Nature Experiments (2012). Having drawn comparisons to fellow New Yorkers Sonic Youth, The Big Sleep's sound deviates from that of more recently formed contemporaries. Often without vocals, The Big Sleep's songs are for the most part instrumentals leaning towards post-rock or shoegaze, however often with a psychedelic feel hearkening back to classic rock such as Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath.

In fall 2011, The Big Sleep performed at CMJ Music Marathon and released “Ace”, the single from their new album Nature Experiments.[1] Nature Experiments was released on January 31, 2012.[2]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Release Date
Son of the Tiger September 19, 2006
Sleep Forever February 19, 2008
Nature Experiments[3] January 31, 2012

Nature Experiments

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No.TitleLength
1."No. 1" 
2."Ace" 
3."Valentine" 
4."Ghosts In Bodies" 
5."Wood On The Water" 
6."Red Carpet" 
7."Ladders" 
8."Four Wishes" 
9."Meet Your Maker" 
10."1001" 
11."Sugar" 
12."Popcorn Soda Candy" 

Notes

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  1. ^ The Big Sleep "Ace" | Stereogum
  2. ^ The Big Sleep Ready New Album | NBC New York
  3. ^ Knott, Alex (27 April 2012). "The Big Sleep – free download + UK tour | Music News". Frostmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
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