Sleepy

Sleepy Cat is a Los Angeles–based artist rooted in the underground house and techno community, known for raw, hypnotic productions and immersive live performances. He has played at iconic venues such as Sound Nightclub, sharing stages with artists including Sasha Robotti, Marques Wyatt, and Manik. Following a brief hiatus from DJing, Sleepy Cat immersed himself fully in techno, re-emerging in 2023 with a sound defined by tension, repetition, and stripped-back intensity. His debut techno EP on Orly Gal’s Hidden Symbols label was well received within the circuit, earning support from Richie Hawtin. This was followed by a second EP on Secus’s Rituals imprint, gaining further support from Wata Igarashi and DVS1. His latest EP continues this trajectory, further exploring techno’s primal and functional roots. Released on Portland-based VAST Recordings, the project features remixes from Declan James and Secus, with support from Takaaki Itoh, The Advent, and Slam. Alongside his solo work, Sleepy Cat is launching his own label, ATRATR, with its first release scheduled for February 20, 2026. The inaugural project features collaborations with close friends and artists who are staples of the Los Angeles techno scene, reflecting a shared commitment to pushing the city’s sound forward. The label’s debut marks a focused effort to spotlight a deeper, uncompromising vision of techno emerging from Los Angeles. Now centered on live hardware performances, Sleepy Cat draws inspiration from pioneers of the live techno movement such as Surgeon, Colin Benders, Lady Starlight, David Castelliani, and Trovarsi. Throughout 2025, he refined his live set through performances with Technofam, Transcendent, LEMs, and Materialism, positioning 2026 as a pivotal year in his deepening involvement within the global techno landscape.

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