About Us
Sleeps under beams ~ The artist
Our journey
It was in the Autumn of 2020 when Drew Campbell (of The Netherlands) and Lisa A Swain (of NC in the USA) met on a collaboration website for composers, lyricists, etc. Lisa heard samples of Drew's awe inspiring instrumentals and knew after hearing his song, "Brothers Grimm", that he was the person/composer that she had always dreamed of working with one day. On a whim she decided to contact him and tell him how much she enjoyed listening to his music and much to her surprise he sent her a reply asking her to collaborate after he'd read her lyrics for "Will-O'-Wisp". (It can be heard under our "earlier tracks" under MUSIC in drop down)
It was an instant connection between the two who not only shared some of the same influences, they shared the same dream...To create something beautiful together, each drawing from their own personal experiences, from both the positive and the negative. They wanted to be authentic, real and raw. Life isn't always pretty, but if you're lucky, you can still find the beauty in it and that's what they do. They mix the dark with the light, vulnerability with inner strength, not only in their instrumentation, but in the lyrics themselves. And now with the haunting vocals of their ethereal songstress, Anna Rea, Sleeps Under Beams has found its perfect balance.
So what is in the future for SUBs (Sleeps Under Beams)? A new album in the making, "Glossed Souls" to be released in 2025!
To learn more about the souls behind the songs, check out their personal bios (where Brothers Grimm can be heard on Drew's page).