Toronto artist City Builders arrives with “No Sleep” to document the liberating thrill of a wild night in the city. Led by Grace Turner, the project leans into a chaotic and euphoric anthem centered on reckless fun and the art of letting go. This track serves as a dedicated tribute to the mischief found only in the company of a best friend. It is a striking record that captures the specific energy of laughter echoing down streets at 3AM.
The recording process involved a whirlwind week of collaboration with producers Zach Zanardo and Al P alongside co-writer Maia Davies. Turner assembled this team after years of admiration and the resulting studio chemistry allowed the track to reach completion almost overnight. “Everyone was so stoked with the record that we got the ball rolling immediately,” Turner shares. Friends even joined the session to provide ad libs and backup vocals to ensure the final mix retained its authentic communal energy.
Beyond the infectious pulse of the music, the song functions as an invitation to embrace extreme emotions without a shred of shame. This record sounds like a defiant shield against the creeping hangxiety of the morning after a party. Turner views the release as a way to enable her community of listeners to feel seen and liberated. “I hope this song helps people let loose and become a menace for a night because it is liberating,” she says.