Sleep State

Sleep State is an American indie pop/rock band based in Los Angeles, California.
Lead singer Troy Ritchie started the band in 2013 while experimenting with the music production software Ableton. According to him, in 4 days he was able to produce 4 demos. The recording binge inspired him to create the name Sleep State and use it as his moniker. He soon shoed the demos to his longtime friend Michael Haua, who had played in bands with him since high school, and invited him to join the band as keyboardist and back up vocalist. The two performed at as a duo until they met drummer Parker Jackson at a show in Huntington Beach. Jackson was in the crowd and was very impressed by the band. Later, the group was joined by David Greenwood as bassist, second songwriter and singer.
After Ritchie’s appearance on NBC’s The Voice, the band recorded their self-titled debut EP in Los Angeles with the sound engineer Adrian Alvarado.
In June 2015, the band’s debut single, “Make A Move”, was released. The single was reviews by the blog Buzzbands.la who said that "its poppy synth, melodic bass lines, Ritchie’s capable full voice, and reassuring lyrics about taking chances against all odds and looking at life with a child’s exuberance, beams with that upbeat positivity reserved for Disney soundtracks and Hulu commercials."
In July 2015, the band’s second single, “Tether” was released as a music video on the blog Free Bike Valet. The video features Sleep State performing in an urban warehouse and exploring the city. On September 28, Sleep State released their self-titled debut EP. In December, LA radio station KCRW said that Troy Ritchie is "a charismatic performer with star power and a genuine approach" and chose the song "Shook Up" to be featured as Today's Top Tune. The song “Tether” was also featured in Starbucks’ November Playlist.

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