singer/songwriter richard cortez explores the darker side of the gay community on his highly anticipated second full-length studio album sleeping with strangers—with a rock n' roll flare. the project, lined with wailing electric guitar solos and weeping distorted cellos, touches on the ever-present universal issues of promiscuous sex, drugs and alcohol, and the never-ending quest for love in the gay bar scene. from its catchy and radio-friendly pop songs like "be alright" to the dark depths of its heart-wrenching title track "sleeping with strangers," this all-encompassing autobiographical memoir tugs at the heart strings of anyone who has ever woke up hung over, heart broken and alone. in his d.i.y fashion, recording the entire album in a home studio built by himself, the award-winning and critically acclaimed songwriter takes you on an emotional journey through soundscapes, revealing lyrics, raw and honest vocal takes and subtle orchestral arrangements that leave you spellbound and stunned. connect with music on a whole new level with this unmissable independent album by experiencing "sleeping with strangers" like you never have before. singer-songwriter richard cortez and nick kask of kask creativity founded independent record label wollenberg records in 2005. "sleeping with strangers" is cortez' second full-length studio album since his '05 debut, "craving something beautiful" - followed by "live @ the red room" and e.p. "he loves me not." for booking information please contact info@wollenbergrecords.com, and for all other information please visit: www.wollenbergrecords.com www.myspace.com/richardcortez www.youtube.com/rickydickypants and become an official richard cortez fan on facebook.