San Diego instrumental-prog rockers Sleeping People was one of the last real finds of 2007. Released on Temporary Residence the label, which also hosts Explosions in the Sky, Tarantel and Maserati and Grails among others, “Growing” is a straight forward instrumental rock album with trailing guitar riffs and rock solid drumming. Not as post-rock & cinematic as EitS or dark & psychedelic as Grails, Sleeping People relies on their aggro riffs & exceptional energy. They’ve been a 2 guitar & drum trio in the beginning for God’s sake. Only the closer “People Staying Awake” has some vocals but what a touch it is! They should have a few more vocal songs of this sense in their 3rd one!. Anyways, after touring the US with fellow San Diego rockers The Locust in 2007, Sleeping People is set to tour Europe in March and April. Don’t miss if you’re in France, Italy or Germany!

Sleeping People – Centipede’s Dream
Sleeping People – Yellow Guy / Pink Eye
Sleeping People – Blue Fly Green Fly
Sleeping People – Nasty Portion