MUSIC INTERVIEW: ALT ROCK DUO SLEEP NATION- LEAD VOCALIST BRAN MERRITT
Photo Credit:Kailey Adams Good Morning, Could you introduce yourself to the readers? My name is Bran Merritt. I’m the lead vocalist and guitarist for the out-of-control alternative rock duo known as Sleep Nation. How would you describe how you reached this point in your musical journey? At the beginning of COVID-19, Sleep Nation consisted of four members. When our bassist and guitarist left, Joey and I were left with a massive decision: to quit, replace them with new members, or change course and become a duo. We chose the latter and it’s the best decision we could’ve made. It did, however, take a lot of convincing from one of my friends who are no longer with us, Brandon Hillis. How would you describe your sound? An alternative rock sound produced by only two people that rivals that of an entire orchestra. Who are your musical influences? U2, Nine Inch Nails, and Rush What can you tell me about your latest single ‘Get Out’? The song was inspired by a man who exclaimed “Lov...