DREAMWAKE Announce "The Lost Years" Out 8/8 + Share "Afterglow" Video

June 5, 2025

Connecticut's DREAMWAKE — Bobby Nabors (vocals); Dave Pazik (guitar); Kevin Jacques (bass); and Andrew Popolizio (drums) — are thrilled to announce their new album The Lost Years. It will arrive on August 8 via UNFD. Pre-order it here.

To mark the occasion, the band has shared the video for the new single "Afterglow." Watch it below.

"'Afterglow' is about the ache of losing someone to their inner battles, and the desperate hope to bring them back before they fade completely," the band states. "It's a plea for connection in the face of emotional distance, a fight against fading into silence."

Even with such heavy and heartfelt subject matter, the song's ebullient melodies and the band's DNA-distinct way of cross-pollinating metalcore's fury and heft with synthwave and saxophones elevate the song to soaring heights. The sax action is the unexpected and unpredictable touch you never knew you needed — but totally did!

Emerging from the bustling scene in New Haven, Connecticut, Dreamwake are a four-piece band that seamlessly blurs the lines of multiple genres, deftly crafting a sound that's both nostalgic and fresh. Combining emotionally charged melodies, heavy riffs, and saxophone, Dreamwake offer a unique sonic landscape and they bridge the gap between powerful metal breakdowns and captivating melodies. Joining the UNFD roster in 2024, the band continues to deliver an unforgettable mix of energy, depth, and innovation that will leave a lasting impact on fans.

Sleep Theory Drop "III" Video — WATCH // Headline Tour Kicks Off Next Month

April 6, 2025

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — recently announced their eagerly awaited debut album, Afterglow, which arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records. The album offers a stunning display of diverse rock flavors and was produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects). Pre-order it here.

They are sharing the video for new single "III."

Watch it below.

The song is a thrill ride, mixing synths and raucous riffing with the band's signature, stadium-sized melodies.

"At its core, 'III' is about betrayal," shares Moore about the intensely personal subject matter. "It's that gut-wrenching feeling when someone you trusted completely lets you down. The song dives into that pain, but it's also about facing the truth, even when it hurts and realizing not everyone is who they say they are."

He continues, "I want people to really think about who they let into their lives. Not everyone deserves your trust, and sometimes, those closest to you can do the most damage."

However, the song is meant to inspire hope and to find the positives that are embedded in a painful moment. Moore finishes, "But beyond, it's about learning from those experiences rather than letting them break you. If this song helps someone feel less alone in that kind of situation, then it's done its job."

"III" follows "Static," which peaked at No. 16 on Spotify Viral 50 in the U.S. and is the band's fastest-growing song to date, with over 12 million streams since its release. The album's lead single "Stuck In My Head" ascended to the No. 1 lot on the Active Rock radio charts — a first for the band! The song is currently No. 26 and building at Alternative radio. All told, Sleep Theory have accumulated 300 million streams across nine singles in their brief but blockbuster career thus far.

Sleep Theory will embark on its first-ever headline tour, kicking off on May 20 in Birmingham, Alabama and winding through the U.S. before wrapping on June 28 in their hometown of Memphis. The band has also booked appearances at select festival dates. Support will come from Nevertel, Oxymorrons, and Stray View. Get tickets here.

SLEEP THEORY ON TOUR:
WITH NEVERTEL, OXYMORRONS, + STRAY VIEW:

5/20 — Birmingham, AL — Workplay

5/21 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen

5/23 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewers Street Ice House

5/24 — Woodlands, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Buzzfest)*

5/25 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion (KEGL's BFD)*

5/27 — El Paso, TX — Lowbrow Palace

5/28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee

5/29 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl

5/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues

5/31 — Reno, NV — Virgin Street

6/3 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory

6/4 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory

6/6 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex

6/7 — Colorado Springs, CO — The Black Sheep

6/8 — Denver, CO — The Summit

6/10 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon

6/11 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity

6/13 — Madison, WI — Sylvee

6/14 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues

6/15 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall

6/16 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation

6/18 — Syracuse, NY — The Wescott

6/19 — Boston, MA — The Sinclair

6/20 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater (SOLD OUT)

6/21 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theater

6/22 — Portland, ME — State Theater

6/24 — Pittsburgh, PA — Mr. Smalls
6/25 – Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall

6/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl

6/28 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
*FESTIVALS

OTHER FESTIVAL DATES:

4/18 — Tuscon, AZ — Pima County Fair

5/17 — Daytona, FL — Welcome To Rockville

7/11 — Gettysburg, PA — Gettysburg Bike Week

7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration

9/21 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

10/5 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock

Sleep Theory combine energetic hard rock and metalcore, alongside the powerhouse vocalist Cullen Moore. Praised by Jelly Roll and David Draiman, they've toured with Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, and Beartooth. In under two years, they became the fifth most-played artist on Active Rock radio. Afterglow and the Paper Hearts EP merge heavy rock with pop and R&B, producing anthemic bangers and emotional ballads. Saluted by Revolver, Loudwire, and Amazon Music as an Artist to Watch in 2025, they've become one of heavy music's biggest breakouts. With Afterglow, the quartet proves ready to ascend to the next level. Sleep Theory deliver the dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks that the rock world desperately needs. Moore is a powerhouse singer who outmatches nearly all his peers, recalling the most classic and timeless pop, R&B, and rock 'n' roll vocalists of the last several decades. Sleep Theory push themselves creatively at every turn, catapulting the genre to new sonic heights.

Sleep Theory Announce Debut Album + Share "Static" Video

February 6, 2025

Breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — were one of the biggest success stories of both 2023 and 2024. The band dominated the radio airwaves and charts; were one of the most buzzed about bands on the festival circuit; won over fans at every show they played; and turns heads at press, with everyone from Revolver to Loudwire to Alternative Press to Forbes to Ones to Watch unable to deny the band's DNA-distinct blend of hard rock.

Today, Sleep Theory storm headlong into 2025 by announcing their eagerly awaited debut album, Afterglow, which arrives on May 16 via Epitaph Records.

The album, which offers a stunning display of diverse rock flavors, was produced by David Cowell and mixed by Zakk Cervini (Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Architects).

Pre-order it here.

Sleep Theory are also thrilled to share the video for the new single "Static," which serves as the album's opener. It starts with a ferocious roar before launching into their signature dynamic, heavy bounce and massive vocal hooks.

Watch the video Below:

Fearless Signs chokecherry, Band Shares "Afterglow" Video

June 29, 2024

FEARLESS RECORDS is pleased to announce that it has signed San Francisco shoe gaze x grunge pop trio chokecherry — comprised of vocalist/guitarist Izzie Clark and bassist/vocalist E. Scarlett Levinson, along with drummer Abri Crocitto — to its global roster.

The group has been steadily building a buzz since meeting on dating app Hinge. The San Francisco Gate praised chokecherry's "blend of white-hot shoegaze," calling it "the modern sound of the California sun vaporizing the San Francisco fog," all the while accurately predicting that chokecherry are on the verge of blowing up.

Today, the band debuts its new single "Afterglow."

Watch the video below

"Afterglow" is both an air-swept and grunge-soaked anthem flecked with snotty dissonance, showcasing just how special the band is. "Afterglow" was carefully selected as the first listen from chokecherry's forthcoming EP and the song is a masterclass in emotive songwriting — and is the instantly relatable result of a painful breakup.

The vintage vibes and dreamy soundscape suits this group of creatives so well, which is further championed by the song's magical music video directed by Breanna Lynn. Overall, the song is a journey in self-reflection, love lost, letting go, and moving forward. It also hints at the heavier influences that the band incorporates in the upcoming EP, the details of which will be revealed in due course.

"This song was born during a bad breakup that I absolutely brought on myself," says Clark. "Post-split, I was immediately swallowed by both mostly-truthful memories and highly exaggerated fantasies of the not-so-distant past. The first verses were written on a sobbing voice memo. When we came together as a band and expanded on the idea, we made a dream-pop-turned-grunge breakup anthem that really encapsulated the experience. We hope if people hear 'Afterglow' and relate to the pain, they'll find some comfort."

Levinson adds, "We did get back together after this track was written, but shockingly enough, we still didn't work out."

Clark and Levinson may not have worked on the romantic front, but the pair are musical soulmates and it's beautiful thing to hear and to witness and hear.

Chokecherry will capture the hearts of rock fans everywhere with songs that boast thick, 70s-inspired bass lines laden with strategically placed howls and hums. Their passionate, hypnotic delivery overflows and fills into every word, allowing vulnerability that listeners can truly attach to. If their Spotify streams —2.8 million global streams and counting — are any indication of how many music fans will dig what chokecherry are putting down, then it's time for 2024 to buckle the F up.

RISING INSANE Release New Single "Serenade" - New Album 'Afterglow' Out December 10th

August 25, 2021

German Metalcore outfit RISING INSANE have released their new single "Serenade", as well as a music video for the track. "Serenade" is the third single from the band's new studio 'Afterglow', which sees a December 10th, 2021 release via Long Branch Records.

Listen to "Serenade" and pre-order the new album 'Afterglow' here:

https://smarturl.it/ri_afterglow

Watch the video for "Serenade" here

Rising Insane comment on their new single "Serenade":

"You could almost think 'Serenade' is about a love affair - in principle, it is a relationship, too - only it's the one with depression and anxiety disorders. No matter how hard you fight it or how well you get by during the day, when you go to sleep and your mind starts spinning, you end up losing yourself again."

Pre-Order 'Afterglow' Here

Rising Insane is not just the name but also what happened literally to these five guys from northern Germany over the last few years. After their self-released debut album, 'Nation' in 2017, the band gained attention quickly in the German metal scene on shows with Stray From The Path and For Today, as well as a support slot for Annisokay on their 2018 headline run.

In 2019 they played at the Impericon Festival and got signed by Long Branch Records. This led to the band's first label release, 'Porcelain' in November 2019, which received outstanding reviews from around the world and accelerated them into international attention. In the aftermath of the album release, the band kept busy and recorded a well-received cover version of "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd. This cover got the band even more worldwide attention and spread their name even wider. Due to the pandemic, their first headline run had to be cancelled in 2020 and the band decided to stay active, recording an EP named 'Recovered' with even more cover songs, including "Blinding Lights".

Now Rising Insane are back with new music and ready to elevate into an even higher stratosphere. They stay true to their post-hardcore and metalcore roots, but have clearly grown as a band and as individual musicians. The sound is more mature and the songs will not leave any questions as to whether these guys can stay true to their name and keep rising insane!

RISING INSANE Lineup:

Aaron Steineker - Vocals

Sven Polizuk - Guitars

Florian Köchy - Guitars

Ulf Hedenkamp - Bass

Robert Kühling - Drums

Watch the video for the first single "Meant To Live" here

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RISING INSANE Release Single + Music Video for Title Track "Afterglow" - New Album Out December 10

July 13, 2021

German metalcore band RISING INSANE have shared their new single "Afterglow",along with an accompanying music video. "Afterglow" is the second single and title track for the band's new studio, which sees a December 10th, 2021 release via Long Branch Records.

Listen to "Afterglow" and pre-order the new album here