The woman-powered hard rock band Conquer Divide has released a brand-new, emotionally charged single via Mascot Records.
The Ocean Between Us
Conquer Divide has revealed “The Ocean Between Us”. The song is carried by melodic and powerful vocals flowing over an intense rock instrumental. It explores their heavy, yet melancholy sound and emotionally vulnerable lyrics. The ending brings the loud, powerful song to a close with a calm solo vocal, accompanied by light ambience as Kiarely Taylor sings, “I had a dream we could survive the ocean’s divide.” The single follows “Bad Dreams”, featuring metalcore band Of Virtue, released earlier this year.
“‘The Ocean Between Us’ is about being set on one life path, going through the motions until something or someone stops you in your tracks,” the band says. “It’s about seeing an alternate version of your life and wondering what if. What if you took the leap and started over somewhere far away, with someone new?”
The single comes with a lyric video, which can be found here!
“Ocean Between Us” is available for streaming and purchase here!
Slow Burn
Conquer Divide is currently working on their upcoming album, set to release in 2026.
Their most recent album, Slow Burn, has received over 52 million streams worldwide and proved to be a success. The album’s single, “Paralyzed”, earned a placement on Metal Hammer’s 2023 Tracks of the Year. Leading up to the release of the iconic album, the band returned to the studio in 2020 with Tyler Smyth and Joey Sturgis. The two proved to be perfect in bringing Slow Burn to life; Smyth, known for his work with Falling In Reverse and I Prevail, and four-time RIAA Certified Sturgis, known for his work with Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, and Of Mice & Men.
Slow Burn is available for streaming and purchase here!
The band has also received praise from Rock Sound, Distorted Sound, Alternative Press, Revolver, GuitarWorld, SXM Octane, Loudwire, and more.
Conquer Divide
Having formed a decade ago, Conquer Divide has evolved their sound tremendously from melodic metalcore to hard rock.
Since forming, they have toured with acts such as 10 Years, The Warning, New Years Day, Ankor, Electric Callboy, and plenty more. They have also released collaborations with Electric Callboy, 10 Years, and Of Virtue.
The band, composed of vocalist Kiarely Taylor, drummer Sam Landa, and guitarists Kristen Sturgis and Izzy Johnson, has created plenty of hard-hitting and emotionally raw tracks. “The Ocean Between Us” continues the trend.
From an album release planned and appearances at ShipRocked 2026 and Sonic Temple 2026, next year is set to be their biggest yet.
