Sandman (magazine)

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Sandman is a free music magazine originating in Sheffield, UK. It is published in Leeds, Kingston upon Hull, York and Nottingham.

The first issue was launched on September 27, 2002. The Leeds edition launched on 30th September 2003, Hull on 15th March 2004, York on 15th October 2004 and Nottingham on 4th April 2005. From February 2006, these editions were merged into a single, large regional magazine.

Sandman's aims are to cover and support the local music scenes of the cities in which it is published. It features interviews, live reviews (including those of national and international level bands) and album and demo reviews. It also has sections on nightlife, eating out and culture.

Volunteers contribute Sandman’s articles, the revenue being made from advertising charges and subscription fees. Sandman doesn't accept advertorials and aims simply to be independent and honest. It is distributed in record and instrument shops as well as venues, clubs and pubs.

The readership is currently thought to be around 40,000 across Yorkshire and the East Midlands

A number of now nationally famous acts have been covered early on in their careers by Sandman, most notably The Kaiser Chiefs in Leeds and Arctic Monkeys in Sheffield. Sandman has gained recognition and praise from figures such as the radio DJ Steve Lamacq and Simon Williams of Fierce Panda Records.