The Sleeping Souls Strike Out On Their Own With Debut Album “Just Before The World Starts Burning”

Best known as Frank Turner‘s loyal bandmates and dedicated road warriors, The Sleeping Souls’ have now released their eagerly anticipated debut album, Just Before The World Starts Burning via Xtra Mile Recordings. Recorded over the last three years between Frank Turner‘s rehearsal space in Oxford and Badlands studios in Ireland, it’s dozen tracks take their cues from a wild array of influences, from the explorative post rock sounds of Radiohead or Death Cab For Cutie, through the tempestuous punk thrashings of Plosivs and Hot Snakes, to the introspective alt folk of the Elliot Smith and Ryan Adams canons.

“It’s been a very collaborative experience with everyone bringing ideas and throwing them into the mixing pot… Lyrically the album touches on a few different subjects – lost love, frustration, escapism and obsession – but at its core it’s about my relationship with my family. The process of writing and recording this album has been cathartic and helped me survive.” Cahir O’Doherty)

The Sleeping Souls comprise Tarrant Anderson (bass), Matt Nasir (piano), Callum Green (drums) and Ben Lloyd (guitar) who are joined by fellow road warrior Cahir O’Doherty (Fighting With Wire / Jetplane Landing / New Pagans) who has filled in previously for Frank Turner on guitar, as well as Tarrant and Ben at different times. The Sleeping Souls have toured alongside Frank Turner for over a decade, having previously recorded six studio albums with the punk icon, and have decided now is time to branch out with their own independent project.

To celebrate the album’s release, the band will also be heading out on their own headline tour in January 2024, accompanied by co-headliner Sean McGowan. The tour will mark The Sleeping Souls‘ first live appearances, outside of their usual day jobs of touring with Frank Turner, with tickets on sale here.