Music

SLEEP∞OVER

Laura Snapes | Thursday 22 July, 2010 22:46

Y’know in Eternal Sunshine when the old house on the beach at Montauk buckles beneath the reverse suck of destroyed memories? sleep∞over are the aftermath of that; their cooing lost beneath thick layers of dust-laden, trembling synths and a gloaming choir of howling fantods. Some might call it “witch house” or “haunted house” – the inference to Beach House is certainly warranted – but sleep∞over are just “interested in creating a thick sound,” according to Stefanie, Christa and Sarah. From the dark dreaminess arises the odd unexpected clanks or howls, which Stefanie puts down to home recording accidents.

“We did most of it live and ended up with only one room mic working. We’re slightly technophobe. Modern studio recording can sound soulless. Something feels comfortable and personal about a home recording—and we started because we’re friends, and everyone should play music with their friends.” This ethos has served the fledgling band well, releasing their first single, ‘Outer Limits’ on Gorilla vs Bear’s Forest Family label. “They were nice, so we did it,” says Stefanie as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

And what about the infinity sign in the middle of your name?
“That’s how long we want to be your friend.”

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