“The Essentials” by Sleeping Together: Review

Music Review

21 Feb

Written By Tom T

Sleeping Together are back, and they’re hitting the ground running with “The Essentials”—a high-energy, no-holds-barred indie rock anthem. If you’ve ever had a night out that started as a harmless bit of fun and ended in absolute chaos, this one’s going to hit close to home.

The track dives headfirst into the reckless, messy, and often regrettable moments of a booze-soaked night—too many drinks, arguments that escalate way too fast, and impulsive decisions you’d rather not remember. It’s about chasing the rush, drowning out reality, and waking up wondering what the hell happened.

Musically, “The Essentials” is fast, punchy, and relentless—like a night that spirals out of control in real-time. The band taps into that noughties indie rock energy while adding their own fresh, contemporary bite. Imagine the raw urgency of Bloc Party’s “Silent Alarm” era, the jagged guitars of early Strokes, and the chaotic fun of Arctic Monkeys’ “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”, all wrapped up in three minutes of pure adrenaline.

In true Sleeping Together style, there’s an unexpected twist in the songwriting process—the whole thing started with a riff from their drummer, Amber Hughes. Not the usual route, but that unconventional spark set the tone for the entire track. “A song that barely pauses—just like the night that inspired it,” the band explains.

After making waves with their debut EP, “I Won’t Tell If You Don’t,” the band has once again teamed up with Andrea Cozzaglio at Narcissus Studio in London (known for his work with Inhaler and Wet Leg). The result is a tighter, even more refined version of their signature sound—raw, anthemic, and impossible to sit still to.

If you love guitar-driven indie rock with a story to tell, “The Essentials” is for you. It’s got everything—recklessness, regret, and an irresistible energy that keeps pulling you back in. Whether you’re soundtracking your next night out or reminiscing on ones that got way out of hand, this riotous song will get under your skin in the best way possible.

Listen now, don’t sleep on it.

“The Essentials” is available now on all major streaming platforms