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 / Album

Album Review: Sleepmakeswaves - ...and then they remixed everything

The assortment of the artist’s individual styles can at times be a bit disorientating, but it makes for an interesting listen.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Sleepmakeswaves - ...and then they remixed everything

This remix release has taken the whole factory and churned out something completely different.

News / Music

65daysofstatic: ‘The xx Can Get Us Down’

Post-rock band admits fast-track success of indie bands can be hard to stomach

Features / Music

The Post-Rock Life

65daysofstatic nerd out on all things post-rock with Australia's own sleepmakeswaves

Features / Music

sleepmakeswaves

Australian instrumental post-rock outfit sleepmakeswaves have taken it all before them in 2012. Numerous local and international tours, plus an ARIA nod along the way too. Killyourstereo.com recently caught up with guitarist Jonathan “Kid” Khor to discuss the year, the band’s roots in punk, metal and hardcore…and, sampling AC/DC wine.

News / Music

EXCLUSIVE: 65daysofstatic Remix Sydney’s Sleepmakeswaves

Listen to the track here!

Features / Premiere

EXCLUSIVE: Sleepmakeswaves - Our Time Is Short But Your Watch Is Slow (65daysofstatic Remix)

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Sleepmakeswaves, The Silent World, Coveleski

Features / Music

Physical Melody

“I believe we have a long way to go as musicians, but I think the reasons why people are starting to gravitate towards us and other bands like us is because of our focus on melody and working hard on our live shows.”

News / Music

Sleepmakeswaves Announce National Tour Following Karnivool Support

The band are currently on tour with Karnivool.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: boris laura sleepmakeswaves metro theatre