Team Sleep

Team Sleep is an experimental supergroup formed in Sacramento, California, primarily as a creative outlet for Chino Moreno (Deftones) to explore sounds outside the confines of alternative metal. The project's identity is defined by a collaborative, almost loose-knit approach, involving core members Todd Wilkinson and DJ Crook, alongside notable contributors like Zach Hill (Death Grips, Hella) and Rob Crow (Pinback).

Their sound is a sophisticated blend of dream pop, trip-hop, and post-rock, characterized by a heavy reliance on atmospheric textures, lo-fi production values, and rhythmic experimentation. Historically, the band is noted for its long gestation period and the massive internet leak of their early demos in the early 2000s, which cultivated a cult following before their official debut. Critical consensus highlights the project as a successful example of a 'mood-first' side project, praised for its ability to balance Moreno's melodic sensibilities with jagged, avant-garde instrumentation. They occupy a unique cultural space as a bridge between the aggressive nu-metal era and the more cerebral, electronic-influenced indie rock of the mid-2000s.