Posted: by The Alt Editing Staff
Sleeping With Sirens performed their first show in over a year on Friday night to a sold-out crowd at Marathon Music Works ahead of their appearance at Welcome to Rockville this Sunday. Far before doors opened, fans lined the block in anticipation of the show.
Opening the night was rock band House and Home from Richmond, Virginia. Lead singer Patrick Williams noted that it was their largest support show to date, looking visibly grateful as fans packed in early and responded enthusiastically throughout their performance.
Once they took the stage, Sleeping With Sirens wasted no time launching into a high-energy performance, starting with “Do It Now Remember It Later” from their sophomore album Let’s Cheers to This.One of the night’s standout moments was the live debut of “An Ending In Itself,” the title track from the band’s upcoming album set for release on June 12. The record marks the band’s return to Rise Records and working with acclaimed producer Will Yip. Watching the band perform, it was clear that they were surprised the crowd sang along so loudly to the song.
Near the end of the set, the band shifted gears for a stripped-down acoustic section, performing “With Ears to See, and Eyes to Hear” before a cover of Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls after a fan request from the crowd. The quieter moment highlighted just how connected the band remains to its audience, even after all these years.
While Sleeping With Sirens’ lineup has evolved over the years, the band still sounds as strong as ever live. Frontman Kellin Quinn showcased his soaring vocal range that has defined the group’s unmistakable sound in the post-hardcore scene since their 2010 debut. If this one-off Nashville show was any indication, the next era of the band is arriving with both confidence and momentum.
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Lindsy Carrasquillo |@lindsy_carr
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