Powers of the Monk turned psychedelic eccentricity into ethereal catharsis in Sleepy Fields –

Through melodies that feel like they brush across your skin before settling soporific sublimity into your soul, Sleepy Fields by Powers of the Monk simultaneously unfurls as a folk lullaby and an invitation to awakening — the kind that opens your eyes to the simple beauty of the world through vivid lyrical imagery, filtered through the band’s psychedelically sweet lens. There’s a rare gentleness to how they balance light and quirk, weaving tranquillity through harmonies that hum with spectral warmth.

After making an unforgettable impression on us with Bread & Circuses earlier this year, Sleepy Fields cements Powers of the Monk as one of the most evocative acts to surface on our radar this year. The Pontiac-Detroit-Ann Arbor-based duo, composed of David S. Monk and CasSondra “Pontiac” Powers, shape their sound with a kind of spiritual eccentricity that feels both ancient and ahead of its time. The track was produced by the band, mixed by Bryan Cook in Los Angeles, and mastered by Brian Callhoun in Nashville, each touch contributing to a soundscape that gleams like morning dew over a dreamscape of quiet awakenings.

They’re the kind of band you return to, time after time, to nestle into the seraphic soul of artists who understand how to turn authenticity into catharsis. Sleepy Fields feels like being gently reminded that peace can still be found, even when the noise outside feels relentless.

Sleepy Fields is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify. 

Review by Amelia Vandergast