Dean Vivirito and Lex Helgerson are Who Can Sleep, an indie folk-pop duo based in California. The duo met whilst sharing a bill at the historic El Cid venue in Silverlake. They quickly discovered a spark, both musically and romantically. Vivirito wanted to start a project that wouldn’t be held back by labels or genres and so the two set out with the intention to create a contemporary sound that is both fresh and diverse. Helgerson composes heartfelt, candid lyrics as a vehicle for stories of inspiration. Who Can Sleep’s latest single “All Your Love” started as a dream. The songwriter instantly jotted down her visions when she woke up, painting a beautiful kaleidoscope of sounds and lyrics.
Helgerson confides on the meaning of the song, “Dean is very selfless in our relationship. He inspires me to be more generous, and sometimes I wonder if I give enough. I wanted to express the feeling that I might not be giving as much as I receive”.
Vivirito shares, “I distinctly remember while rehearsing the song, we were working on the tempo and groove and it was too fast. I told Lex the listener should be reminded of that post-sex feeling”.
Combining delicate instrumentation, country-tinged guitars, and a light harmony, ‘All Your Love’ is a cross-genre exploration of sound. The composition draws you in with its quiet rhythmic energy, suspended with a moody synth atmosphere, and softly layered vocals.
Both are heavily inspired by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, so much so that they recently covered Side A of his seminal Born in the USA album. The two also find inspiration from great country classics, as well as modern tastemakers such as- Billie Eilish, Blood Orange, and Childish Gambino. You can listen to the track below.
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