Sleep Theory
American rock band
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Sleep Theory is an American rock band from Memphis, Tennessee. They formed in 2019 and consist of vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist/unclean vocalist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt.[2] The band began as a solo project of Moore's, a US Army veteran, who was then joined by Vergara. The band blends styles of heavy metal and R&B.[3] They released their debut EP, Paper Hearts, in 2023, which was preceded by the singles "Another Way" and "Numb".[4] The EP generated over 33 million streams in the next few months.[5]
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Sleep Theory at The Regency Live - 9-21-25 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | Epitaph[1] |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | sleeptheoryofficial |
On February 5, 2025, they announced that their debut album, titled Afterglow; the album was released on May 16, 2025.[6] They went on tour in the U.S. in August–December 2025 to support the album along with Falling in Reverse, Nevertel, Oxymorrons, Strayview, Papa Roach and The Used.[7] They announced a 2026 EU and UK tour, which will begin in February 2026 with supporting act The Pretty Wild.[8]
In February 2026, the band was announced as part of the lineup for the Louder Than Life music festival in Louisville, scheduled to take place in September.[9]
Sleep Theory have cited influences including Linkin Park,[10] Bring Me the Horizon, Issues, Bad Omens, Beartooth, Saosin[11] and Michael Jackson.[12]
Band members
Current
- Cullen Moore – clean vocals, harmonica (2019–present), unclean vocals (2019–2023)
- Paolo Vergara – bass, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (2019–present)
- Ben Pruitt – drums (2022–present)
- Daniel Pruitt – guitar, unclean vocals (2023–present)
Former
- Landen Terry – guitar (2019–2023)
- Alex Washam – drums (2020–2022)
Timeline
Discography
Albums
- Afterglow (2025) – No. 117 US Billboard 200[13][14]
EPs
- Paper Hearts (2023)
- (E)motional (S)upport (C)are (P)ackage (2026)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Alt. [15] |
US Hard Rock |
US Hard Rock Digi. |
US Main. [16] |
US Air. |
US Adult Pop [17] |
US Rock/ Alt. [18] |
CAN Main. Rock [19] | |||||||
| "Another Way" | 2023 | ― | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Paper Hearts | ||||
| "Numb" | — | 14 | — | 9 | 24 | — | — | — | Paper Hearts/Afterglow | |||||
| "Gone or Staying" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Paper Hearts | |||||
| "Fallout" | 2024 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 14 | — | — | — | Paper Hearts/Afterglow | ||||
| "Stuck in My Head" | 31 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | Afterglow | |||||
| "Paralyzed" | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Static" | 2025 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | — | 46 | — | |||||
| "III" | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Gravity" | 35 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Words Are Worthless" | 2026 | 27 | 3 | — | 1 | 8 | 39 | — | 30 | |||||
| "Bye Bye Bye" (*NSYNC cover) | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | (E)motional (S)upport (C)are (P)ackage | |||||
| "My Heart" (Paramore cover) | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "Cruel Summer" (Taylor Swift cover) | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
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| US Air. |
US Hard Rock |
US Main. [20] | |||
| "Break the Silence" (with Nevertel) | 2025 | 20 | 18 | 3 | Start Again |
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Numb" (Reimagined) | 2023 | Sleep Theory | Non-album single |
| "Numb" | Orie McGinness | Paper Hearts/Afterglow | |
| "Fallout" | |||
| "Gone or Staying" | 2024 | Paper Hearts | |
| "Stuck in My Head" | Afterglow | ||
| "Paralyzed" | Unknown | ||
| "Static" | 2025 | Orie McGinness | |
| "III" | |||
| "Gravity" | |||
| "Break the Silence" | Start Again | ||
| "Words Are Worthless" | 2026 | Afterglow | |
| "Bye Bye Bye" (*NSYNC cover) | Hugo Rubiano | (E)motional (S)upport (C)are (P)ackage | |
| "My Heart" (Paramore cover) | |||
| "Cruel Summer" (Taylor Swift cover) | |||