| Pittsburgh, PA | May 22, 2013– Today Pittsburgh-based indie rockers, Instead of Sleeping, have released their new album, Young Lungs. The band tapped the producing and mixing skills of Marc McClusky (Weezer, Bad Religion, Ludo, William Beckett) for the new project, which has been garnering rave reviews. Instead of Sleeping are getting ready to unveil their music video for “Speak Into Me”, which features Maxim 2013 Hometown Hottie winner and Maxim’s May 2014 cover model, Dessie Mitcheson. In addition their album release show will be held at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA with performances by Paper States, Maid Myriad, Young Fox, and Our Family Portrait. Purchase Instead of Sleeping’s ‘Young Lungs’ LP here: http://insteadofsleeping.bandcamp.comPerformance Dates: June 27 – Mr. Smalls Theatre – Millvale, PA *Album Release Show w/ Paper States, Maid Myriad, Young Fox, Our Family Portrait What the press are saying: “Young Lungs, the band’s third LP, makes the most of its sub-half hour running time, showcasing chiming guitars blending with pulses of distortion and the bright, clear vocals of singer Shaun Sweeney” – AllMusic.com ” This album is perfect when you’re looking for some easy listening, and fortunately it comes just in time for summer.” – Infectious Magazine “Powerful yet subtle harmonies are something the band seems to work with a lot and they pull it off very well, giving most of the choruses a very full sound. Add the band’s great instrumentation and catchy guitar melodies and you’ve got yourself a pretty good album.” – CONFRONT Magazine 
About Instead Of Sleeping: Hailing from the industrial-hub of Pittsburgh, PA, comes indie-rock band Instead of Sleeping. Comprised of Shaun Sweeney (guitar/lead vocals), Jeff Binando (bass/backup vocals), Woody Wright(guitar/keys/ auxiliary percussion) Corey McClaine (drums); this four-piece has been demanding attention of the Steel City and beyond with their signature blend of contemporary indie rock since their 2010 inception. They released their first effort, a self-titled full-length in March 2010 and followed it up with theirJust Hear to Listen EP soon after in January 2011. During their years together, Instead of Sleeping has evolved from a hookah-bar jam band into a multi-instrumental outfit. Now showcasing two drum kits, keys, and a myriad of other sound that transformed the band from a traditional indie-rock quartet into a swelling stage presence. The fellas built up a strong reputation as an independent rock band touring regionally on their third studio effort, The Reds, The Blacks, The Grays, which dropped in the Spring of 2012. The band has been privileged to share the stage with notable national acts fun., The Dear Hunter, O’Brother, and Good Old War. Instead of Sleeping is set to release their next album titled Young Lungs on May 22, 2014. They headed out to Chicago to work with renowned producer/mixer Marc McClusky (Weezer, Bad Religion, Ludo, Let Live) on their new full-length project. The band credits McClusky for refining their musical chops, stating, “We learned more about music and songwriting in the sixteen days that we spent with him in SAE Institute than we ever had in our entire lives. He really challenged us to write outside of our comfort zones. While this was terrifying, going through a creative and musical gauntlet, we came out of it with an album that we couldn’t be more proud of.” Keep up with band online for teasers, new music and exclusive updates. Instead Of Sleeping Online: www.insteadofsleeping.com facebook.com/insteadofsleeping twitter.com/iostheband |
