# THE ROOM Presents ‘Sleepless’, A Tale Of Internet Addiction From ‘Restless Fate’ LP

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/the-room-presents-sleepless-a-tale-of-internet-addiction-from-restless-fate-lp/
- Published: 2023-03-27T12:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

### **Liverpool’S THE ROOM presents ‘Sleepless’, a tale of internet addiction from ‘Restless Fate’ LP**

#### **Their first recordings in 38 years**

_“A band who have a genuine need to create art, they create literate, film-like 
songs aimed as much at the mind as the feet. They are not looking back to past glories
at all, but looking forward to future ones. In Restless Fate, they have already 
found one” _~ **Louder Than War**

![The Room](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/T3kwjYYerp5XBUNdux7nSoyLn1c7BIl-
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Liverpool’s [**The Room **](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063702032127)
presents[ **‘Sleepless’**](https://youtu.be/Eq7hqTPWmRw)**,** a song inspired by
the modern-day phenomenon of internet addiction, social media and news junkies. 
Following lead track** **[**‘The Drift’**](https://youtu.be/gz5aXqyYf3s), this is
the latest offering from their [**‘Restless Fate’ LP**](https://theroomtheroominthewood.bandcamp.com/album/restless-fate),
the band’s [first new recordings in 38 years](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2023/02/the-room-end-38-year-hiatus-with-restless-fate-lp/).
Producer [**Mark Jordan**](https://www.markjordan.online/) has also created accompanying
videos for both singles.

Originally formed by singer **Dave Jackson** and bassist **Becky Stringer** in 1979,
they are once again joined by the band’s original drummer **Clive Thomas**, as well
as guitarist **Darren Brown**, keyboardist **Ethan Kyme** and drummer **Tom McCabe**.

Recorded and mixed at [**Ark Studios**](https://www.facebook.com/arkrecordingstudios/)
in Liverpool and released on [**9×9 Records**](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/), this
album was co-produced by Dave Jackson and [**Steve Powell**](https://www.arkrecordingstudios.com/discography/)**(
Michael Head & the Red Elastic Band, Autour De Lucie, Echo & The Bunnymen)**.

‘Restless Fate’ picks up where the band left off. At times shimmering, at times 
haunting, their melodic blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk
is just as relevant and captivating now as when they broke up in 1985. An exploration
of man’s search for meaning and the dysfunction of the human condition, there is
still a relentless optimism at the core of this record.

THE ROOM 'SLEEPLESS'

[⌊THE ROOM 'SLEEPLESS'⌉⌊THE ROOM 'SLEEPLESS'⌉
Watch this video
on YouTube

The Room recorded four **John Peel **sessions, appeared on _**The Whistle Test **
_and worked with **Television**‘s [**Tom Verlaine** ](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/tom-verlaine-mn0000933809/biography)
and [**John Porter**](https://www.discogs.com/artist/150899-John-Porter)** (Roxy
Music, The Smiths, Billy Bragg) **on their [**‘In Evil Hour’ LP**](https://open.spotify.com/album/5Vh72XsA3pQ7H5Rr7FFLBE)****(
1984). Recordings from _**Janice Long’s BBC Radio One**_ programme and _**Saturday
Live**_ were used for the 1985 release **‘Jackpot Jack’ EP**. 2004 brought their
[**‘No Dream (Best Of)’ **](https://open.spotify.com/album/6ic4M6P7SajKZBwIRjrn64?si=ls2EnAC3TVWc7Rf1eUFO6Q)
compilation, followed by 2005’s [**‘Indoor Fireworks’ LP**](https://open.spotify.com/album/6JYQGa3osclyJKmrWEzBzZ?si=OMY-GcC8T_itIbXVsoXbnA),
which was actually recorded in 1982.

Having toured the UK and the USA, The Room has also performed with The Fall, The
Birthday Party, Bauhaus, Southern Death Cult, Violent Femmes, Tom Verlaine, John
Foxx and The Red Guitars.

![The Room](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/GsZaqjKu00uifHzElm8sYwQNnpjBTyZ__7fx1pGssU8%
3D/PromoAccessory_008683.jpg?resize=400%2C288&ssl=1)

Following the band’s split, Becky and Dave went on to form several other bands: **
Benny Profane, Dust **and** Dead Cowboys**. Dave has also recorded under his own
name and, most recently, he issued a string of releases as **The Room in the Wood**(
with Paul Cavanagh).

“It’s great to revisit old stuff, but writing new songs as The Room is where the
excitement really lies. New Dreams from an island cursed by Restless Fate,” says**
Dave Jackson**.

“‘Sleepless’ is about addiction to media that keeps us on our phones and obsessed
by trivia. ‘Red Admiral’ is a reflection on childhood with an implied murder mystery
hidden in the picture. ‘Kingdom’ is an atheists hymn. ‘Crying Face’ is about a Facebook
troll I know. ‘Bull in the Doorway’ is about the paintings of Francis Bacon. ‘Mirror
World’ is an oblique response to a misinformation in the media. ‘Cursed Islands’
is about an island off the coast of Napoli and also the redundant World Islands 
in Dubai. ‘Time Comes’ was another response to lockdown. ‘The Reeds’ is about a 
bereaved swan on Prince’s Park Lake.”

The ‘Restless Fate’ album is out now, available digitally across fine music platforms,
including [**Apple Music**](https://music.apple.com/es/artist/the-room/1003825632)**,
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcXDQshXrS54Mizk4Djln) **and** **[**Amazon**](https://www.amazon.com/Restless-Fate-Room/dp/B0BRM2QJW7).
It can also be obtained on [**CD**](https://www.9x9records.co.uk/product-page/the-room-restless-fate-cd)****
and as a [**vinyl record**](https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/product/the-room/restless-fate)
via Liverpool-based 9×9 Records.

**CREDITS**
Written by Dave Jackson, Darren Brown, Becky Stringer, Ethan KymeRecorded
at Ark Studios, LiverpoolRecorded and mixed by Steve PowellProduced by Steve Powell
and The RoomDave Jackson – vocalsBecky Stringer -bassDarren Brown – guitarEthan 
Kyme – keyboardsTom McCabe – drumsReleased on Liverpool’s 9×9 Records‘The Drift’
video created by Mark Jordan

![The Room album cover](https://i0.wp.com/redirect.haulix.com/pvlIY9IGysCvRPM0vWeL-
Ga_TI9xkRRBaUL5GPNh8vg%3D/PromoAccessory_793672.jpeg?resize=319%2C324&ssl=1)

**TRACK LIST**
01   The Drift    02   Red Admiral    03   Sleepless    04   Kingdom
05   Time Comes    06   The Reeds  07    Dust Motes  08    Mirror World    09   
Crying Face    10   Cursed Islands    11   Bull In The Doorway

**FOR FANS OF:** 
Echo & The Bunnymen, David J, Gang of Four, The Fall, Dead Cowboys,
Urge Overkill, Benny Profane, The Room in the Wood, Red House Painters

**Keep up with The Room**
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| [Twitter](http://twitter.com/davejacksonroom) | [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/davejackson9483/)
| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcXDQshXrS54Mizk4Djln) | [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/es/artist/the-room/1003825632?l=en)

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