Sleepazoid's 'Running with the Dogs': A Sonic Exploration of Change and Modern Life

'Running with the Dogs' is an immersive journey through the emotions and experiences that define modern existence. Maintaining a cohesive mood, tone, and sonic landscape, the collection offers an abstract yet poignant take on everyday life, exploring themes of change, longing, and the relentless pace of the world around us.

At the heart of Sleepazoid's latest EP is 'CHOMP', a track that encapsulates the feeling of being on the precipice of transformation. Urging action with its quirky yet profound line

"you must cross tram tracks with confidence"

'CHOMP' serves as a reminder to embrace difficult decisions head-on rather than delaying the inevitable.

'ALICE', on the other hand, shifts gears into a sultry, gritty ballad of sapphic longing and desire. It pulses with intensity, drawing listeners into its world of emotional vulnerability and raw passion.

In contrast, 'RATS' takes a more philosophical approach, using flawed childhood characters such as "Mr. Toad" to illustrate frustration with life’s cyclical nature and the ever-familiar ‘rat race.’

A standout aspect of 'Running with the Dogs' is its exploration of Sleepazoid's evolving relationships with their hometowns. The EP blends magical realism to create eerie, Lynchian landscapes, best exemplified in the haunting lyrics

"deep below my hometown, lies a city of veins. Darkness flows through them, it rushes the gates."

This evocative imagery underscores the way nostalgia and reality intertwine, painting hometowns as both familiar and alien, comforting yet unsettling.

Ultimately, 'Running with the Dogs' serves as a reflection on the bands shared experiences of navigating modern life. It invites listeners to confront the push and pull of change, the weight of nostalgia, and the ever-present drive to move forward, what we call “running with the dogs.”