Big Sleep – “Don’t You Wanna” Review: a fun-first blast built for the stage

Dublin’s Big Sleep rip into “Don’t You Wanna,” a fuzz-kissed indie-rock rush made to go off live.

It lands via LAB Records, arriving as the band gears up for more European dates.

“Don’t You Wanna” opens like it might be one thing, then throws the switch.

The intro feels almost restrained before the song lunges into noisy, joyful chaos with enough control to keep it tight.

The most striking part is how the vocal lines lock in with the band: phrases hit right on the drums and guitars, like they’re jumping together.

The sound sits between hooky modern pop-rock and grit: crunchy guitars, a driving pulse, and a chorus that feels built for a room of bodies shouting it back.

It’s rowdy but considered, the kind of “have fun; go have fun” energy that makes sense from a band known for lighting up stages across the UK and Europe.

That live-ready streak runs through the whole track. You can hear the confidence of a group that’s been touring hard and selling out rooms; the song surges without losing the groove, and the edges stay fuzzy in a way that flatters the hook.

The band’s references, from alternative to classic indie, peek through without turning into pastiche.

If you’ve caught their recent run of singles, this one lands as the no-nonsense, crowd-pleaser cut: loud, tidy, and over in a flash, daring you to hit repeat.