| Sleeping at Last | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Wheaton, Illinois, USA |
| Genres | Alternative rock, emo, indie rock |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | Interscope Records Independent |
| Website | www.sleepingatlast.com |
| Members | |
| Ryan O'Neal | |
| Past members | |
| Chad O'Neal Dan Perdue |
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Sleeping at Last is an indie rock band that was originally formed in 1999 in Wheaton, Illinois. Lead singer and multi-instrumentalist Ryan O'Neal is the sole member of the band. The group built a significant local following[1] and opened for bands such as Kill Hannah and Plain White T's, attracting the attention of Billy Corgan, who got them signed to Interscope Records in 2002.[2] Their major label debut, Ghosts, followed in 2003.
National touring ensued, first opening for Switchfoot, then for Billy Corgan's side project Zwan, Yellowcard, Something Corporate, The Format, and Bleu.[3] They received airplay on Fuse TV and their song "Quicksand" was featured in the third season of Grey's Anatomy.[3] Their third full-length, Keep No Score, was released independently.[4]
On November 29, 2008, it was announced that drummer Chad O'Neal would be moving on to pursue other interests.[5] In 2009, the band independently released their Storyboards album, which featured a guest orchestral arrangement by the legendary Van Dyke Parks. On July 15, 2010 the band announced via their website that starting on October 1, 2010 until September 1, 2011 they would be releasing three songs on the first day of each month for one year,[6] a project they named Yearbook. The songs were released on their website in twelve separate EPs named after the month in which they were released (e.g. January, February, etc.). As of December 8, 2011, all 12 EP's became available in one Yearbook box set for $45.00. On May 22, 2011 it was announced that bassist and keys player Dan Perdue would be stepping down to pursue other interests. The band will still continue as Sleeping at Last with Ryan O'Neal being the only permanent member.[7] Yearbook songs "Homesick" and "Watermark" were featured in the ABC television show, Private Practice in Season 3 (2010).
On September 26, 2011 it was announced that a new Sleeping at Last song will be featured in the film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, with a song called "Turning Page", written exclusively for the film. "Turning Page" and "Turning Page (Instrumental)" will appear exclusively on The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, released on November 8, 2011.
Sleeping at Last is also involved with the non-profit organization To Write Love on Her Arms.
Contents |
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | There's a Quiet Understanding EP | Independent |
| 2000 | Capture | Independent |
| 2003 | Ghosts | Interscope Records |
| 2005 | Ghosts of Christmas Past EP | Independent |
| 2006 | Keep No Score | Independent |
| 2009 | Storyboards | Independent |
| 2009 | Christmas Collection 2009 | Independent |
| 2010 | October EP | Independent |
| 2010 | November EP | Independent |
| 2010 | December EP | Independent |
| 2011 | January EP | Independent |
| 2011 | February EP | Independent |
| 2011 | March EP | Independent |
| 2011 | April EP | Independent |
| 2011 | May EP | Independent |
| 2011 | June EP | Independent |
| 2011 | July EP | Independent |
| 2011 | August EP | Independent |
| 2011 | September EP | Independent |