WEAK ASLEEP
alternative/pop punk from England
Weak Asleep are:
Chris Parsons – vocals
Eric Duxbury – lead guitar
David Williams – rhythm guitar
Ciaran Sheekey – bass
Craig Frampton – drums
discography:
2019 Watercolour
track-list:
Abyss (Acoustic)
It’s Called Instinct (Acoustic)
Oh, Minnesota (Acoustic)
Where We Belong (Acoustic)
2024 Romance And Ricochets
track-list:
R + R
Just Friends
Get Better (Or Worse)
Abyss
Vampires At Night
Typewriters
It’s Called Instinct
Last Note
Oh, Minnesota
Lost The Breakup
The New Sound
The Heavy Melody:
“The band’s intricate melodies and poignant lyrics are designed to linger in listeners’ minds long after the song ends, aligning with their goal of having their music and words leave a lasting impression.”
Weak Asleep are a 5-piece band from the sunny shores of Bournemouth, UK drawing on influences across a spectrum of both pop and alternative music scenes.
The band has been making waves on the South Coast with their energetic live shows and has recently shared the stage with Anchor Lane, and have graced the stage of the legendary Railway music venue in Winchester.
Past singles have gained the band consistent airplay on a whole host of regional radio including Hot Radio and Voice FM.
“Our goal for world domination is to have our lyrics and melodies stuck in your head. Are they there yet?”
In 2024 they have released their debut album, ‘Romance & Richochets‘.
‘Romance & Ricochets‘, has been almost a decade in the making.
It all began when Chris Parsons (vocals) and Eric Duxbury (lead guitar) crossed paths in their twenties, and what started as a duo grew into a dynamic trio, and eventually, the full five-piece powerhouse they are today.
The album dives deep into the highs and lows of friendships, relationships, and everything in between, drawing inspiration from the band’s real-life experiences over the past ten years.
The 11-track album features fan-favorite singles like ‘Abyss‘, ‘Get Better (Or Worse)‘, and ‘Just Friends‘, plus a surprise cover of Maisie Peters’ ‘Lost The Breakup‘.
The band sees Peters as the UK’s answer to Taylor Swift, and Chris, a longtime fan, was eager to put their unique spin on this unexpected gem.
‘Romance & Ricochets‘ is a genre-blending adventure, from the heavy-hitting ‘Typewriters‘ with its metalcore growls and doom-laden riffs to the softer, more introspective tracks like ‘Last Note‘ and ‘Oh Minnesota‘, featuring stunning harmonies by producer Lou Sawdy.
Recorded at The Ranch in Southampton—where legends like Creeper, Boston Manor, Rolo Tomassi, and Funeral For A Friend have also laid down tracks—this album is a testament to the band’s evolving sound and ambition.