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Photo by Finn O'Rourke Sleepyhead formed all the way back in 1989 at NYU, and relocated to Boston. They took some time off after 1996's Communist Love Songs before returning in 2014 with Wild Sometimes. They're now back with a new single that is exactly what we want from Sleepyhead. "Hoping That You're Lonely" is a laid back and upbeat indie rock jam, although these days many would call it indie pop. It's a little bit bluesy, and might be a little more cheery than anyone would have tolerated thirty years ago, but it's 2024 and people are allowed to experience joy nowadays. "Hoping That You're Lonely" is a fun little ditty that's a perfect current jumping on point for new fans of Sleepyhead, and even better if you already know and love them. Drummer/vocalist Rachael McNally says of the band's latest single: “‘Hope That You're Lonely’ is more of a realization song than one of regret. The lyrics reflect on the futility of investi...

Sleepyhead are one of those bands that have been around forever that I seem to rediscover every few years. The trio formed in New York in 1989 and are now Boston based. They have an album coming out soon (only their fifth or sixth), and have released the first single, "Some." It's a mellow indie rocker sung by Rachael McNally. "Some" is the kind of song that you would have fallen in love with in the mid-90's. It's far more pop than any of us would have admitted back then, but can admit to now. Not that this is a top 40 pop song. "Some" is a mellow indie rock ballad, and the best possible kind of love song. You can listen to "Some" below. It comes with a B-side of "Without U." and can be downloaded via Bandcamp. For more on Sleepyhead, check out the artist's website . Sleepyhead is playing this Saturday (Febraury 12) at Lilypad in Cambridge, MA with The Royal Arctic Institute and Chris Brokaw. Some b/w Without U. by Sleep...