Sleep Theory

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Sleep Theory
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelsEpitaph[1]
Members
  • Cullen Moore
  • Daniel Pruitt
  • Paolo Vergara
  • Ben Pruitt
Past members
  • Landen Terry
  • Alex Washam
Websitesleeptheoryofficial.com

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]

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 Feburary 2026 with supporting act The Pretty Wild.[8]

Band members

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Current members

  • Cullen Moore – clean vocals, harmonica (2019–present), lead vocals (2019–present)
  • Paolo Vergara – bass, backing vocals (2019–present)
  • Ben Pruitt – drums (2022–present)
  • Daniel Pruitt – guitar, unclean vocals (2023–present)

Former members

  • Landen Terry – guitar (2019–2023)
  • Alex Washam – drums (2020–2022)

Timeline

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Discography

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Albums

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EPs

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  • Paper Hearts (2023)

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt. 		US
Hard Rock 		US
Hard Rock Digi. 		US
Main.
[11] 		US
Air. 		US
Rock/
Alt.
[12]
"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 — — — —
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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Hard Rock 		US
Main.
[11]
"Break the Silence" (with Nevertel) 2025 23 17 Start Again

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt.
[13] 		US
Hard Rock
"Gravity" 2025 35 16 Afterglow

Music videos

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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

Awards and nominations

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Heavy Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2025 Sleep Theory Best International Breakthrough Artist Won[14]

References

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