The Big Sleep are an American three-piece band based in

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. The band consists of Sonya Balchandani (bass/vocals), Danny Barria (guitar/vocals), and Gabe Rhodes (drums). The Big Sleep are signed to

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History

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

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, 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

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, however often with a psychedelic feel hearkening back to classic rock such as

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. In fall 2011, The Big Sleep performed at

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and released “Ace”, the single from their new album ''Nature Experiments''. ''Nature Experiments'' was released on January 31, 2012.The Big Sleep Ready New Album , NBC New York
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Discography

Albums

''Nature Experiments''

Notes

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Big Sleep Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Musical groups from Brooklyn Musical groups established in 2003 Frenchkiss Records artists