Indie Rock from I’ve Tried Sleeping

Hailing from Spokane in Washington State, singer-songwriter Charlie Edwards makes bright indie rock music under the alias I’ve Tried Sleeping. While he was uploading to Spotify, he discovered five other artists with his given name, and rather than try to sit amongst them, his new moniker was created to host his creative vision.

Taking influence from artists such as R.E.M., Peter Gabriel, James Brown, Paul Simon, Scott Weiland, Bruce Springsteen and enduring work of Bob Dylan, I’ve Tried Sleeping captures a vibrant rock sound threaded with the appeal of pop songwriting. Joined by his five-piece backing band, the outfit crafts a retro sound wrapped up by modern stylings, characterised by their hook-driven vocal leads and colourful guitar-based instrumentation.

Now with their eponymous debut record set to drop, they’ve been releasing a string of singles in the build up and bring us the fourth track from the album with “Out Here On Our Own”. Written by frontman Charlie Edwards for his daughter, he infuses the song with memories of being a young adult living in a small apartment in a strange city and all the fear and exhilaration that comes with trying to discover who you are and your place in the world.

When creating the song, the band cast off the tendency of today’s music to deliver an instant sonic reward in an attention span-lacking world and instead invoked the traditions and sense of wonder of the vinyl era golden age of rock music. Real instruments, real feelings and real artistry is woven into the very fabric of “Out Here On Our Own”.

Delivering a timeless indie rock sound that seems so familiar it’s a surprise it’s come from a new band, I’ve Tried Sleeping showcase their stunning songwriting and performance talents on an abiding new single that further builds the excitement for their forthcoming debut record.

Listen to Out Here On Our Own below