We have New York to thank for a lot of things, but quite a delightful surprise came in the form of Sleep Walking Animals. Based in Manchester, a trip to New York saw them begin songwriting, and that’s where it all started. Sleep Walking Animals take inspiration from poets, novelists, tales of mythology, and from stories around them and those closest to them. And it is easy to see how these spiritual influences manifest themselves into the music, with the end result being a stunning, enlightening experience.