Brisbane indie-folk quintet Art of Sleeping has been surging with momentum since the release of their standout single ‘Empty Hands’ in March. Eager to deliver their stellar live show to interstate audiences for the first time, the band has just been announced as the main support for Victorian songstress Owl Eyes’ ‘Crystalised’ tour in May. To coincide with the tour announcement, the band has just declared that Select Music’s Rob Giovanonni is joining their team as booking agent, additionally capping off all of their recent successes with a stunning new video clip to accompany their latest single.
Since its release in early March, ‘Empty Hands’ has received resounding nods from tastemakers in Australia and the United States alike. National youth broadcaster triple j showed avid support, providing enough airplay for the track to achieve a place as the seventh most-played on the station for four weeks in a row. The new video clip is a fitting visual accompaniment – pairing the band’s thunderous rhythm section and chilling vocal melodies with fleeting imagery that draws from their penchant for folk-inspired storytelling.
Art of Sleeping will be embarking as the main support on Owl Eyes’ ‘Crystalised’ tour on May 18th in Adelaide, before the run extends to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast throughout the second half of May. Tickets are currently on-sale.
Praise for ‘Empty Hands’:
“Empty Hands is a strong, impassioned indie anthem with powerful instrumental hooks, almost cinematic percussion, and moving vocals.” This Sound Goes Around Blog, USA
“This is a band which has the potential for international success. A growing local following is bound to swell with the release of more material. More of the same please.” Indie Shuffle, USA
“This is becoming a kind of ever-present sound in Australia – somewhere between Boy & Bear and The Temper Trap. But being a class with those two bands…” Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J
Owl Eyes – ‘Crystalised’ Tour
Supported by Art of Sleeping
Friday, May 18 | Jive bar, Adelaide
Tix: $20.00* / www.moshtix.com.au
Sunday, May 20 | Toff in Town, Melbourne
Tix: $20.30* / www.moshtix.com.au
Thursday, May 24 | Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tix: $20.50* / www.moshtix.com.au
Friday, May 25 | Oh Hello, Brisbane
Tix: $20.20* / www.moshtix.com.au
Saturday, May 26 | Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
Tix: $20.50* / www.moshtix.com.au
*Ticket price includes booking fee