Progressive alternative rock band Trope announce the release of their deeply personal and emotionally charged new single, “Sigil.” Written and recorded in part in London, Ontario, Sigil was tracked in a small, cold 400 sq. ft. cabin during the winter, a process that shaped its intimacy and emotional depth.

‘Sigil‘ grew from Diana Studenberg’s own journey of self-doubt and perseverance. “Growing up with voices that said I couldn’t be a singer, I struggled with internal resistance and fear of failure which became a source of inspiration – a reminder that it’s okay to fail, to stumble, and to keep trying,” Studenberg explains. 

The song tells not only that story, but also a universal one: of anyone whose dreams are belittled or who has struggled to believe in themselves, and of the quiet courage it takes to trust that persistence and faith can carry you through even the darkest moments. ‘Sigil‘ is about giving ourselves permission to suck – to fall flat and step back up to the plate. Sigil touts – fail, mess up, but please keep doing anyway. In essence, it’s a song about Faith and belief even when you have none. 

In an age of AI and creative shortcuts, Trope took their time, sweating over every instrumental note, vocal line, lyric, and mix over the course of 3 years to create Sigil. Moonhead, Trope’s producer and guitarist says, “’Sigil‘, and the whole of DYAD album for that matter, is truly an indie handmade thing. No fancy studios, no big team. Just two people and a few favours from people we respect to guest on the album (Drummers Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer)). We made this thing in living rooms, makeshift spaces, through thrift store speakers and old friends’ couches. And we love the results and hope you do too.”

True to the mantra of ‘Sigil‘, Trope rise from the ashes of personal pain and angst. Musically, ‘Sigil’ is as progressive as it is emotive – traversing soaring melodic passages, heavy and intricate instrumental sections in odd-time signatures, acoustic breakdowns, massive riffs, melodic bass lines and even a rhythmically charged mantra finale that captures the band’s evolution from their 2021 debut ‘Eleutheromania’. 

SONG CREDITS

• Guitars & Bass: Written and performed by Moonhead
• Vocals: Performed by Diana Studenberg
• Drums: Performed by Max Botko and written by Moonhead
• BG Vocals: Performed by Diana Studenberg and Moonhead
• Vocal Melody: Written by Moonhead and Diana Studenberg
• Lyrics: Written by Diana Studenberg
• Production, Mixing and Mastering: Moonhead
• Engineering: Guitars & Bass by Moonhead, Drums by Max Botko, Vocals by Diana Studenberg
• Additional Vocal Editing: Liam Moes

Trope‘s upcoming double album DYAD will be out in the Spring 2026. Pre-Order here: https://tropemerch.com/

ABOUT TROPE
Trope is a modern progressive rock band hailing from Canada known for their dynamic sound, evocative lyricism, and powerful performances. Blending technical precision with emotional depth, Trope have established themselves as one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive music.

Their debut album ‘Eleutheromania’ was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins) and mastered by Ted Jensen (The Eagles, Norah Roberts). 

Trope have toured across North America and Europe multiple times supporting bands including Haken, The Pineapple Thief feat. Gavin Harrison, Symphony X, Soen and Kings X and have headlined festivals in Europe and performed at Summerfest on their main stages. 

Their single ‘Pareidolia’ charted at #1 on rock radio in Bulgaria where they were invited to perform live on their Breakfast Television network, broadcast nationally. 

Trope will be releasing a double album in the Spring of 2026 with guest musicians including Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) and to be mastered again by Ted Jensen.

Their sound fuses cinematic atmosphere with technical precision — drawing comparisons to Porcupine Tree, Karnivool, and A Perfect Circle, yet remaining distinctly their own.

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Alternative progressive rock band TROPE released their latest single ‘Callous’, from their upcoming double album DYAD, due for release Fall 2024. 
 
‘Callous’ was written by Trope’s guitarist/producer Moonhead and Juno-Nominated songwriter Diana Studenberg. The band explains that “Callous is a song about the absence of love, and where you think that love should be, and how we can build up protection against the realization of that, yet we still hope that maybe those who can’t seem to love us will someday. This could be a love from a parent, or someone who we have strong feelings for and have invested in.”

‘Callous’ takes the listener on an emotional journey through different phases with both drastic time, sonic and rhythmic changes and dynamics ranging from acoustic heartfelt breakdowns to instrumental breaks with crashing drums and heavy guitars. The song was produced, mixed and mastered by Moonhead.

TROPE will be on tour in August with Kings X and is currently on tour now in the US supporting Soen in the remaining cities: 
05.28 – Austin, TX – Come Take it Live
05.30 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
05.31 – Pomona, CA – The Glass House 
06.01 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theatre
06.02 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
06.04 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
06.05 – Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre 
06.06 – Seattle, WA – Neumo’s
06.08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
06.09 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theatre

About Trope
Trope is an alternative rock band with progressive elements featuring vocalist Diana Studenberg and guitarist/producer Moonhead. The band formed in 2016 and spent the next couple of years writing and recording demos which became their debut album “Eleutheromania”.

In 2022, Trope toured Europe on a 26 date tour in 15 countries supporting The Pineapple Thief and also played 6 shows with The Pineapple Thief in US in April 2022, before embarking on a USA tour with Symphony X and Haken, for 27 dates in May 2022. The band also played with Kings X in the US in 2023, and played select festivals including Maximum Rock Romania and Summerfest in the US. In 2024, Trope will be playing select dates with Kings X and embarking on a 25 date US tour with Swedish Prog Metal group Soen.

With musical contributions from some of the worlds best drummers and musicians including Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief), Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) and more. TROPE’s sophomore double album DYAD is set for release in Fall 2024.

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Alternative progressive rock band TROPE released their latest single ‘Here’s To The Lonely’ featuring Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief) on drums and Tony Franklin (Jimmy Page, Kate Bush) on bass, off their upcoming sophomore double album DYAD, due Spring 2024 and available for pre-order now. 
 
‘Here’s to the Lonely‘ features heavy guitar riffs with melodic bass lines that harmonize with the at times aggressive at times soft drum parts, with subtle time changes hidden in groove based rhythms. 

The song was produced, mixed, and mastered by Trope’s guitarist/ producer Moonhead who co-wrote the song with vocalist, Diana Studenberg. 

Moonhead shares, “’Here’s to the Lonely’ is for the ones who’ve never felt a true sense of home.” 

Trope will be on tour this April in the US supporting Kings X in the following cities:
April 19 – Saginaw, MI @ The VAULT 
April 20 – Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge
April 21 – Toronto, ON @ The Axis Club 

About Trope
Trope is an alternative rock band with progressive elements featuring vocalist Diana Studenberg and guitarist/producer Moonhead. The band formed in 2016 and spent the next couple of years writing and recording demos which became their debut album “Eleutheromania”. 

In 2022, Trope toured Europe on a 26 date tour in 15 countries supporting The Pineapple Thief and also played 6 shows with The Pineapple Thief in US in April 2022, before embarking on a USA tour with Symphony X and Haken, for 27 dates in May 2022. The band also played with Kings X in the US in 2023, and played select festivals including Maximum Rock Romania and Summerfest in the US. In 2024, Trope will be playing select dates with Kings X and touring the US more extensively in May. 

With musical contributions from some of the worlds best drummers including Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief), Ryan Van Poederooyen (Devin Townsend), Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) and more. Trope’s sophomore double album Dyad is set for release in Spring 2024.

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Progressive alternative rockers TROPE are set to release their hotly anticipated debut album ‘Eleutheromania’ on March 31st on Beats Mee Records.

‘Eleutheromania’ features tracks combining odd-time signature polyrhythms, heavy guitars and delicate to angst-ridden vocals, fronted by vocalist Diana Studenberg who gives the band their recognizable sound. Trope have concocted an intoxicating and distinct style that fuses both progressive rock and alternative rock genres in a unique way.

Trope caught the attention of music industry veterans Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica) who engineered the album, David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Tool) who mixed and creative consulted, and Ted Jensen (Halestorm, Stone Temple Pilots) who put the finishing touches on the record by mastering.

Studenberg discloses “My love for music has always been like a life vest for me in a sea of uncertainty. I think most, if not all, people have tumultuous scenarios in their life that impact them at different levels based on so many factors. And some people have more or varying tools on how to deal with those things. My tool is artistic expression and it’s driven me to want to create something long lasting that I could be proud of.”

Trope have released singles “Lambs”, a cover of the Tears for Fears classic, “Shout”, and “Pareidolia”. They’ve performed at LA’s Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room, and the Hollywood Improv and played the main stages twice at Summerfest in Wisconsin. They were invited on an 18-date European tour across 7 countries, including 11 dates in the UK alone with Kings X, which has been postponed, and were invited to open up for The Cult in Reno, Nevada, among other high profile shows.

“Eleutheromania” is an album of contrasts: at once polyrhythmic and bombastic, while maintaining lush melodies. This is a band that puts music first. The album has both a 90s alternative rock influence and also a progressive influence that explores new ground. The constant time-signature changes are seamless, really pointing to the musical and song writing proficiency of the band who focus more on groove and feel than math but have done the math all the same.

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