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Member Since: 7/7/2005
Band Website: sleepthiefmusic.com
Band Members: Justin Elswick with:Jody Quine, Harland, Kirsty Hawkshaw, Kristy Thirsk, Roberta Carter Harrison, Caroline Lavelle, Kyoko Baertsoen, san.drine, Nicola Hitchcock, Lauren Edman, Jerri Eckert and Israel Curtis
Influences: October Project, Gordon Lightfoot, Sarah McLachlan, A-ha, Trans -X-, Shannon, Berlioz, Cowboy Junkies, Enya, Mylene Farmer, Lisa Gerrard, Karl Jenkins/Adiemus, Mandalay, Erasure, Abba, Chris Isaak, Duran Duran, Schubert, Loreena McKennitt, Massive Attack, Ofra Haza, William Orbit, Cassandra Wilson, Vas, James Horner, Rachmaninov, Palestrina, Connie Dover, Vanessa Daou, Cocteau Twins, Bel Canto, Jeff Buckley, Iarla O'Lionaird, Portishead, New Order, Moya Brennan, Def Leppard (seriously), Kosheen, Paul Schwartz, Clannad, Garbage, Eurythmics
Sounds Like: Something from the past...something from the future...and something to steal your sleep.
Record Label: Neurodisc (via Echotone Records)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

In for a treat with this artist (ANNA KARENA)

My friend Anna Karena just released her new album EVERYTHING IS IN YOUR MIND.It is a beautifully executed CD with touches of classical, world, celtic and electronica. I am deeply impressed by her soun...
Posted by Sleepthief on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:28:00 PST

Get tracks from ZOE JOHNSTON!

Many of you know that I am a massive fan of Zoe Johnston. I first heard her on Bent's album years ago and have followed her work closely. In my opinion, she is one of THE most gifted singer/songwriter...
Posted by Sleepthief on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:20:00 PST

Good reads

I've been in a bit of an introspective mood the last few weeks. I think the anticipation of the video shoot and recording and all of the hard work were a big "high"--followed by the return to earth wi...
Posted by Sleepthief on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:03:00 PST

A little preview of the MAKING of SKIMMING STONES, plus snippet of new Sleepthief w. Zoe song

Kirsty Hawkshaw put together this little montage during her visit last week. We all had such a great time. You will see a bit of the making of SKIMMING STONES video, plus, near the end, there is a lit...
Posted by Sleepthief on Sat, 24 May 2008 02:22:00 PST

DISCO SKATING WITH THE GANG

Kirsty Hawkshaw filmed this a few nights ago as me, her, Zoe Johnston, Eric Hueber Phil Roy went disco skating. We have been having such a brilliant time shooting the video for SKIMMING STONES and rec...
Posted by Sleepthief on Tue, 20 May 2008 06:50:00 PST

Return of SKIMMING STONES, bits, and I LOVE MOM

Hello everyone. Just updated the player with the full version of Skimming Stones. As y'all know, the SIRENES album will be out everywhere on May 20. I also added a really beautiful version of EURYDICE...
Posted by Sleepthief on Sun, 11 May 2008 08:15:00 PST

KRISTY THIRSK>>>NEW TRACKS!

The fantastic singer and songwriter Kristy Thirsk (she is the vocalist on SUBLUNAR and SEND ME AN ANGEL) just posted some preview tracks from her soon-to-be-released album "Under Cover." She is also g...
Posted by Sleepthief on Sun, 04 May 2008 08:47:00 PST

Recording new stuff, and VIDEO for Skimming Stones...and SIRENES

Hi everyone. I figured I owed an update as I have been totally OTL with getting back and responding. The recording session with Joanna Stevens went amazingly well. On the first track, I think we have ...
Posted by Sleepthief on Fri, 02 May 2008 12:48:00 PST

Quick notes

Howdy everbodies-Just a quick note: Joanna Stevens is out here on Thursday to record a few songs over the weekend. I am REALLY loving these new tracks. Looks like we will be shooting a video for SK...
Posted by Sleepthief on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:21:00 PST

My new obssession... and finally, SKIMMING STONES set to be released

I received word that the new SIRENES compilation is projected for release on May 20. You can check out more about the album here: SIRENESThe album features some of the most incredible female vocalis...
Posted by Sleepthief on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:20:00 PST