Sandman Sleeps brings unique, emotionally charged art rock with intricate rhythms, a touch of dream-state ’90s nostalgia, and—of course—whale sounds from the middle of nowhere. The basement-born project from sisters Alex and Cristina Peck began in 2009, taking its name from an episode of the creepy/quirky ’90s cartoon Courage the Cowardly Dog. They regrouped in 2019 with two singles—"Icy Jungle" and "Your Specter"—written a decade earlier, featuring guitarist Zack Jones and producer/drummer Tom Haller.

In 2020, Jones joined the band full-time, and they began writing and performing live with then-drummer Karsten Andersen. The band released their debut LP Crisis Actor in 2022—a culmination of carefully chosen songs written over the past decade. In 2023, they began writing their second album with drummer Joey Mason. Titled Strawberry Moon, the record is expected to be released later this year.

The band is staying busy—putting the finishing touches on the new album while consistently performing with two drummers: Joey Mason for hometown shows, and Tom Haller on DIY tours up and down the East Coast.