Barry Shelton (vocals), Kit Savvy (keys/vocals), Chase Cowan (bass/guitar) and James “Jam” Holloway (guitar) are Sister Sleep. The band is inspired by the likes of My Chemical Romance, The Used, and AFI to more contemporary acts like Bring Me The Horizon and Badflower. If you’re a fan of these artists you will most likely appreciate what they bring to the table with their EP Wraith and Rosary.
The EP starts with “Somnium” which is more of an intro than a fully fleshed out song. It’s under a minute long and I would say it sort of sets an ominous tone. You are greeted with a filtered beat and what sounds like radio transmissions. Darker synths and percussive elements quickly come into the mix. You hear someone say “The time for sleep is now.” I loved the transition to “Give Up the Ghost” which starts with an explosive burst of guitars, bass and drums. We got some singing on this song which felt very pop-punk infused. In fact I would say this is cross pollination of pop-punk and goth inspired emo. The song is dynamic and the hook is undeniable. The vocalist sings “I've given up on the life I had / I’m born again / Watch me creep down the halls / Now I've gone mad / Dripping with sin.” There are some killer transitions on this song as well. “Orchid (Wide Awake)” reminded me of Evanescence in terms of tone and energy. It’s a confessional song with atmospheric qualities. The vocals are varied and dynamic. It’s a little before the two-minute mark where the song explodes and gets more intense as it progresses before falling back to an electronic beat and pads. Sister Sleep wears their influences on their sleeve while still maintaining a unique sound all their own. With visual and thematic inspiration pulling from horror movies and the occult, the band surely has a flair for the dramatic. “Coffinkarma” was the arguable highlight. This song had a very memorable hook and I thought they did a great job exploring different styles. I was feeling the ’90s alternative vibe with this song. The closer “Exist Without (09.05.52)” absolutely soars. This song sounds huge and might have the fastest BOM of any of the songs. I was impressed by the band's technical skills. This type of music has a certain appeal to a younger audience although anyone who grew up with this style of music should love what Sister Sleep brings to the table.
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