Wintersleep

Wintersleep, an acclaimed Canadian indie rock band, has built a significant presence through consistent releases and notable collaborations, establishing themselves as a fixture in the alternative music scene. After opening for rock legends Pearl Jam for two shows in 2005, Canadian indie rock band Wintersleep earned the prestigious Juno Award for New Group of the Year in 2008, solidifying their presence in the alternative music scene. Their consistent early releases through Dependent Music gained attention, leading to a signing with Labwork Music in 2006, a joint venture between Sonic Unyon and EMI Music Canada. This partnership facilitated the re-release of their initial two studio albums with bonus tracks and videos that same year.

The album garnered significant attention for featuring Rush bassist and vocalist Geddy Lee on the track ‘Territory.’ The band continued to honor their catalog in 2018 by reissuing their first three albums on vinyl, which included a bonus 7′ single with previously unreleased tracks. Their seventh album, ‘In the Land Of,’ released by Dine Alone Records in 2019, was long-listed for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize. That same year, Wintersleep undertook a national tour and achieved a worldwide digital release for singles ‘Free Fall’ and ‘Fading Out,’ which had previously been a top-selling Record Store Day exclusive. Wintersleep’s consistent lineup saw the return of Mike Bigelow to the band in 2021.

Most recently, the acclaimed group released their new single ‘Fool For A Life’ in 2024, continuing to build on their legacy as a prominent force in the Canadian indie rock landscape.