Lucy Fitzgerald 
From the first gentle strum on “Sleepy Fields”, you’re welcomed into a calm, grounded space. The song blends mellow indie folk with subtle flashes of dreamy indie rock and delicate pop touches. The sound is warm and unhurried, giving off a golden-hour kind of ease that feels deeply familiar. Each note lands softly, inviting you to breathe slower, think less, and just be.
The vocals arrive with a quiet sincerity that doesn’t push or pull, just sits with you. The arrangement is simple in the best way — guitar-led, spacious, and filled with small, beautiful details that you start to notice only on the second or third listen. The emotion here isn’t loud; it lingers gently in the background like a breeze through tall grass.
Listening to “Sleepy Fields” felt like coming up for air. There’s a kind of honesty in the stillness of the track that’s hard to fake. I found myself hitting repeat just to stay in its headspace a little longer.
Make sure you follow Powers of the Monk and save “Sleepy Fields” to your playlist. It’s one of those tracks that quietly finds a place in your day and makes it better without asking much in return. Whether you’re watching the sky change color or just taking a minute to breathe, this one’s worth your time.
Listening to songs so you don’t have to! Just kidding :D, you totally should. Music blogger by day, nurse by night
