Hunter Moreau – Sleepyhead – Cheers to the Vikings

We can’t get enough of this stunning song “Sleepyhead” by rising pop songstress Hunter Moreau. The atmosphere of this song is unique, the chorus is very catchy and the verses are beautifully written. The production work is smart, professional and brought this song to a new whole level. Hunter’s voice is a piece of heaven, she has one of the purest and most charming voices we’ve heard in months and her performance in this song is more than professional. Hunter is a creative artist and has so much talent when it comes to writing songs. This song is a beautiful experience from start to finish! We hope you love it as much as we do!

WHAT THE ARTIST SAYS ABOUT THIS SONG:

“The story of Sleepyhead started out in my bedroom, ironically. I was in my bed doing a lot of thinking, and probably a lot of overthinking. I fell into this repeated game I play with my mind, getting wrapped up in my own thoughts and worries and emotions. As l laid there, I started to think about how everyone goes through these sorts of “fights’ ‘ or “games’ ‘ with their own minds, often repeating the same toxic ways of thinking over and over again because we’re so accustomed to it. I began to write down some of these ideas I was having, and that’s when I came up with the line, “I built myself a house of tricks, with a clock on the wall that always ticks.” The rest of the song more or less grew out of this line. I was trying to capture the idea that your mind can seem like this crazy, scary thing that you can’t control, but it really is something you built yourself, based on your own ways of thinking. I had just written the chorus and couldn’t quite figure out where to go with the rest of the song just yet. I showed Pom Pom and Zoe Moss what I had so far, and we all talked about the struggle of mental health and the maze that is your own mind. From there, the rest of the song just flowed out of us, it seemed like a concept that was so universal but also meaningful, and we couldn’t wait to share it.”

ABOUT THE ARTIST:

Hunter Moreau wishes more teenage boys and young men would listen to her music. As a matter of fact, she thinks they could benefit greatly from it.

“I believe everyone should be more in touch with the vulnerable parts of themselves,” says Hunter. “Stepping outside of your comfort zone is the only way you can truly grow, and I think my music would help them get there.”

Because that’s what Hunter Moreau does.

Through her music, the emerging songstress steps outside of her comfort zone and expresses the most vulnerable part of herself, captivating listeners along the way.

Born and raised in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts (population 6,000) – a seaside town near Cape Cod – Hunter began taking voice lessons at eight years old. Though Mattapoisett is both small and distinctly quaint, Hunter will tell you that her hometown has fueled her love for music in a myriad of ways.

At 12, Hunter auditioned for Showstoppers, a community service singing troupe based in Mattapoisett.

“Much to my excitement, I made it in,” shares Hunter. “And for the next six years of my life, I spent hours upon hours practicing with the group and performing at charities, festivals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers all across the state. The group taught me about the real value of music, as well as its incredible healing power. I experienced firsthand the love you can receive and give from performing, and how music uplifts people. The group taught me everything and for that I am truly grateful.”

Now, Hunter uses what she learned with Showstoppers to craft her own music – a refreshing blend of INDIE, POP, AND SOUL.

Her debut single “Drive In” and its accompanying video officially dropped in November of 2019. Hunter wrote “Drive In” at 16 years old after an intense 11-hour surgery that removed a precancerous cyst from her bile duct.

“The recovery process after my surgery was intense,” recalls Hunter.

“I spent a lot of time resting, and consequently, thinking. As I thought about growing up, facing the health scare I had, and getting ready for the rest of my life, I had a lot on my mind. I wrote all of my thoughts down in the form of a song. That’s how ‘Drive In’ was born.”

The song quickly amassed well over 100k streams on Spotify and caught the attention of veteran music managers Ron Shapiro and Joe Hegleman (Regina Spektor, Melanie Martinez, UPSAHL).

Influenced by artists like Stevie Nicks, Harry Styles, and Frank Ocean, Hunter is fiercely committed to being unapologetically herself. With authenticity and raw emotion, she uses her music to make sense of life’s unavoidable complexities.

“It’s always been my dream to reach as many people in as many places as possible with my music,” shares Hunter. “I’m putting all of my time and energy into turning that dream into a reality. I look forward to leaving my tiny little town for a while so I can share what I’m creating with the world.”