Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band from Orlando, Florida currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The band currently consists of Kellin Quinn (vocals, keyboards), Gabe Barham (drums), Jack Fowler (lead guitar), Nick Martin (rhythm guitar), and Justin Hills (bass). The band was formed in 2009 by members of For All We Know and Paddock Park. The group is currently signed to Warner Bros. Records and have released five full-length albums and an acoustic EP.

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" 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, was released on September 22, 2017 on Warner Bros. Records. The group is known primarily for the versatility of vocalist Kellin Quinn's leggero tenor vocal range, along with the heavy sound used on their early work and the pop influences they used later into their career.

History

Formation and With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear (2009–2010)

The band's first album, With Ears to See and Eyes to Hear, was released on March 23, 2010. Debuted at number 7 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart, and at number 36 on Top Independent Albums.^[2] The album spawned three singles. One of those singles, "If I'm James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn" earned the band much recognition.

Let's Cheers to This and If You Were a Movie, This Would Be Your Soundtrack (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.^[3] 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.^[4]

Feel and Departure of Jesse Lawson (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.^[5][6] 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.^[7] 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, Breathe Carolina, Issues, and Our Last Night will be supporting the tour on selected dates.^[8]

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.^[9] After Lawson's amicable departure the band tapped Nick Martin (formerly ofD.R.U.G.S. and Underminded) to fill in on guitar on the band's upcoming UK/EU Feel tour.^[10][11]

Madness and Gossip (2014–present)

Main article: Madness (Sleeping with Sirens album)

On July 6, 2014 the band released pictures of the band members in the studio recording new music with John Feldmann.^[12] On July 21, 2014 the band announced that it would be headlining a world tour alongside Pierce the Veil, with supporting acts Beartooth and This Wild Life.^[13] On August 8, 2014 the band members announced that the band had parted ways with Rise Records and working on as an independent band.^[14] However, on November 10, 2014 it was announced on Alternative Pressthat the band signed to Epitaph Records and released a new single called "Kick Me".^[1] 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 ^[15]

The band's next album, Gossip was released on September 22, 2017.^[16][17] They began their worldwide, Up Close and Personal Gossip tour, in October 2017 with special guests The White Noise, Palaye Royale and Chase Atlantic.^[18] Starting in May 2018, Sleeping With Sirens will begin the European leg of the tour with Chase Atlantic and Chapel.

Musical style

The band's music has been described as post-hardcore,^{[19][20][21][22][23]} pop rock,^[19][24] pop punk,^[25] alternative rock,^[26] and metalcore.^[19][27]

Members

Current Kellin Quinn – lead vocals, keyboards (2009–present) Gabe Barham – drums, percussion (2009–present) Justin Hills – bass guitar, backing vocals (2009–present) Jack Fowler – lead guitar, programming (2010–present) Nick Martin – rhythm guitar, vocals (2013–present) Touring musicians Alex Howard - backing vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards (2014–present) S Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeping_with_Sirens

Former Brian Calzini – lead vocals (2009) Dave Aguliar – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009) Paul Russell – bass guitar (2009) Alex Kaladjian – drums, percussion (2009) Brandon McMasters – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010) Nick Trombino – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2010) Jesse Lawson – rhythm guitar, vocals (2010–2013)