In so many ways, evolution serves as the fuel for inspiration and creativity, which is all the more apparent for musicians. Take Sleepy Jean, for instance. The singer-songwriter has just released the accompanying music video for her recent single “By the Oceanside,” from her debut album Idle Hands. Released this past summer, the album is not only Sleepy Jean’s musical unveiling, but it also marks a significant transition for her as an artist. As a musician, Jean was always primarily focused on touring, playing up to 250 live dates per year for the better part of the last decade. When the pandemic fundamentally changed our lives, that kind of career and lifestyle was suddenly no longer possible, which left her feeling edgy and uncertain. To help alleviate her anxiety, she began to focus mor...