Sleepwalk Kid

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Sleepwalk Kid is a power trio that places detailed songwriting and lyrical depth over a bed of tight, aggressive instrumentation. Culled from classic and prog rock influences, their hard-hitting sound can be the soundtrack to a keg party or enjoyed at home on a deeper level. Sleepwalk Kid’s first record Stubborn Keys was released in September 2008, followed by a year of studio work and concerts throughout the Northwest. Members Tim Murphy, Nick Angelo, and Christian Pokorney have been playing and recording together as Sleepwalk Kid since mid-2006. Noted for their solid live performances, the band has shared the stage with great Northwest acts such as The Mint Chicks and Symmetry/Symmetry. They have been featured on KUFO's local radio show Viva La Luna and have held concerts at most Portland clubs. 2009 saw Sleepwalk Kid recording in three local studios and hitting the road in Oregon and Washington. Sleepwalk Kid's 12-track debut Stubborn Keys is a lesson in efficient rockage. The bulk of the recording was done in the classic 60's rock style—three guys playing very loudly together in one expensive-looking room. Most tracks were picked from three or four takes and all band performances were recorded over three days in March 2008. The resulting sound is minimalist yet muscular, an apt avenue for Sleepwalk Kid's mix of cerebral and manic tunes. As for the background, Murphy and Angelo have been producing original music since 1999. As teenage friends in suburban Portland, they

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