Sleepthief

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Justin Elswick may be an anomaly in the music industry--a full-time attorney who has somehow found the tenacity and creative inspiration to create a lush new electronic/pop vocal project under the moniker "SLEEPTHIEF." The thirteen evocative and cinematic tracks on Sleepthief’s forthcoming album entitled "THE DAWNSEEKER" features collaborations with some of the most acclaimed female vocalists and songwriters in the world of electronica including: Kirsty Hawkshaw (B.T., DJ Tiesto, Delerium, Pole Folder), Harland (Ferry Corsten, Delerium, Human II Human), Kristy Thirsk (Delerium, Rose Chronicles), Jody Quine (Balligomingo), Caroline Lavelle (Radiohead, Loreena McKennitt, Massive Attack, B.T), Kyoko Baertsoen (Lunascape), Nicola Hitchcock (Mandalay), Roberta Carter Harrison (Wild Strawberries, ATB), san.drine, Jerry Eckert (Desert Wind), and Lauren Edman. Sleepthief mastermind Justin Elswick has just inked a deal with fourteen year old independent Neurodisc Records, Inc. to release his debut artist album to the world on June 27th, 2006. The collaboration between these diverse and talented female vocalists and Justin Elswick has yielded an album that is epic, mysterious, affecting and luminous. Engineered and co-produced by Israel Curtis, "The Dawnseeker" is sure to garner the attention of fans of angelic female vocalists and ethereal soundscapes. Those seeking a sonic escape from the mundane will find "The Dawnseeker" to be the perfect vehicle. Originally from Southern California, Justin became obsessed with music at the age of four when his parents bought him a Fisher Price record player for Christmas. Although his parents were unable to afford piano lessons, Justin would somehow always find a way to play his grandmother's old piano. His love of music also translated into various DJ gigs during high school and college. However, it was not until age 19 that Justin finally taught himself the rudiments of music theory and songwriting. Although in love with music, Justin also focused on his formal educational pursuits. After obtaining his B.A. degree in History, Justin moved to Dublin, Ireland where he studied for and was awarded a Masters of Philosophy from the University of Dublin, Trinity College. Upon returning to the United State, Justin attended the J. Reuben Clark law school at Brigham Young University. Since graduating from law school, Justin has worked as an attorney at the Provo, Utah law firm, Ascione, Heideman & McKay, LLC. His practice areas include intellectual property, commercial/business transactions, and appellate work. For the last several years, Justin has also written numerous reviews as a music critic for the popular website www.musicaldiscoveries.com. It is through his work with www.musicaldiscoveries.com that Justin became acquainted with many of the esteemed vocalists who appear on THE DAWNSEEKER.

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Sep 08, 12:35 PM

"Labyrinthine Heart" is now availale at all major music portals and outlets.
Jul 08, 07:59 AM

Calling all SLEEPTHIEF fans! Logo network, NewNowNext Poplab, is proud to premier the new video from Neurodisc / Echotone recording artist, SLEEPTHIEF. The Premier times are as follows for each time zone: Wednesday 7/8 official calander air date. Time zone airing: Eastern Standard 12 Midnight Central 11 PM, Mountain 10PM, Pacific 9PM on calander date 7/8. Check http://www.facebook.com/pages/SLEEPTHIEF/74209672042 for more info.
Apr 16, 07:42 PM

Hello everyone~ There is new info and a new look on SLEEPTHIEF's MySpace, find out what's new... http://www.myspace.com/sleepthief
Mar 09, 09:30 PM

Just an FYI...I posted a set of new pics from the video shoot for the first single from the new album...WORLD GONE CRAZY over at myspace.com/sleepthief. Hope you enjoy...here's one of the shots
Mar 05, 10:50 PM

Hi Justin! I stumbled across "Beauty" at Barnes and Noble last year and I think I've been listening to Eurydice on repeat for about 6 months now! It is very very beautiful, soulful and quite philosophical. I saw your firm profile and it all makes sense! I practice corporate law (in-house now but was at firm until last year) and a writer at night. Your music has really inspired me to write! (In fact, I have dedicated a post on my blog to your song!) I hope you keep writing your beautiful m... More...
Dec 31, 01:35 PM

Please come to LA!
Dec 23, 01:11 AM

Hello all- The link for my cover of the Christmas hymn O COME O COME EMMANUEL IS here: http://sleepthief.somaticstudios.com/o_come_emmanuel.mp3.zip Thanks to Kirsty Hawkshaw, Coury Palermo and Zoe Johnston for their amazing vocals. It is dedicated to my uncle Keith McDermott who passed away on Friday from brain cancer. He was only 51... Love you Uncle Keith.
Dec 19, 07:00 AM

Just as an FYI, I recorded a version of the hymn O COME O COME EMMANUEL with Kirsty Hawkshaw, Coury Palermo and Zoe Johnston. I am just finishing up the instrumentation this weekend. Please visit www.myspace.com/sleepthief next week, as the track will be made available for FREE download through January 1, 2009. I will also post here.