Sleepmakeswaves

sleepmakeswaves are an Australian post-rock band who formed in Sydney in December 2006. The group is currently composed of guitarist Otto Wicks-Green, drummer Tim Adderley, and bassist/keyboardist Alex Wilson. To date, they have released four full-length studio albums. The band have achieved notable success internationally for their energetic live performances and modern approach to the post-rock genre. They are currently released through Australian independent record label Bird's Robe Records, which is distributed through MGM in Australia and independently worldwide. In 2013, UK label Monotreme Records licensed their debut album for an international release across the UK, Europe, and North America.

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Reviews / Live

Live Review: Sleepmakeswaves

"It is virtually impossible to imagine instrumental rock music being any better than this."

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Monolith Festival Brisbane 13.08.22 - Karnivool, Cog, Ocean Grove, Plini, sleepmakeswaves, Reliqa, Yomi Ship

It’s a rainy Saturday afternoon for the first show of the Monolith Festival tour. But after being rescheduled multiple times, not even the dreary weather can stop Brisbane’s metal contingent from gathering at Eatons Hill Outdoors for what can only be described as the lineup of Australian progheads’ wildest dreams, with a few fun surprises thrown in for good measure.

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Karnivool, Sleepmakeswaves & More Announce Huge Adelaide Show

One of the most common cries in the Australian Music Scene when tours and festivals are announced is: "What? No Adelaide?" Well, South Australians, your cries have been heard and your prayers have been answered, thanks to Destroy All Lines!

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Sleepmakeswaves Confirm New 2022 Headline Dates

Australian instrumental post-rockers sleepmakeswaves have announced their 'these are not your dreams' Australia tour will be rescheduled for September/October 2022, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The tour, presented by Birds Robe Records also features supports Closure in Moscow and Tangled Thoughts of Leaving!

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Monolith Festival Rescheduled With Same Line-up

WA Border closures and capacity uncertainties push Monolith Festival back to August/September 2022. Karnivool, COG, Ocean Grove, Plini, sleepmakeswaves, Reliqa & Yomi Ship remain on all dates!

Reviews / Album

Album Review: sleepmakeswaves - These Are Not Your Dreams

"A must for their many fans."

News / Music

Sleepmakeswaves Announce First Australian Tour In Two Years

"We're pretty psyched about doing these upcoming headline shows."

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Sleepmakeswaves – 'Midnight Sun'

Recorded as part of their 10th anniversary celebrations.

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Sleepmakeswaves: Ten Highlights From Ten Years

Ten years on from sleepmakeswaves' debut EP, guitarist Otto Wicks-Green takes a fond look back the highs (and a few lows) of a decade playing in Australia's premier "weird, niche, art-rock band".

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Sleepmakeswaves Announce Support Acts For Upcoming 10th Anniversary Tour

Some big local names are joining the run!

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Sleepmakeswaves Have Just Covered Metallica... We're Serious & We Love It

30 years on!

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EXCLUSIVE: Sleepmakeswaves Reveal 10th Anniversary Tour Details

“It will be just like a family reunion, but without the creepy uncle."