Sleepy Sun was an American psychedelic rock band, formed in Santa Cruz, California and now based in San Francisco. The band was composed of vocalist Bret Constantino, guitarists Matt Holliman and Evan Reiss, and drummer Brian Tice.

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Reviews / Album

Album Review: Sleepy - Maui Tears

Beautifully distorted and overdriven guitars hold the record together through looser moments and poppier hooks.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Sleepy Sun & Foam

They rely on a number of references to grow their audience but they definitely hold their own and maintain autonomy in their sound.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Sleepy Sun - Spine Hits

When the band reverts to what they did best on their last two albums – a slow build-up leading to a big finale – their talent shines through.

Features / Music

Spreading The Wings

“[The new record’s] definitely going back to more of the vibe and meditation of space which I believe we did a much better job of expressing on our first couple of albums."

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Sleepy Sun - Spine Hits

As it stands, Spine Hits is an indicator of a band torn between ideas.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Sleepy Sun - Spine Hits

Spine Hits is the best sounding album Sleepy Sun have produced, but the spit and polish has rubbed out some of the dusty abandon that made previous albums Embrace and Fever so attractive.