Described as a “breathtaking and emotionally raw track”, Conquer Divide unveil ‘The Ocean Between Us’ as their new single with accompanying lyric video on Mascot Records.
“‘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 declared. “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 song expands upon Conquer Divide’s heavy sound, balancing melancholy and euphoria over an expansive ambient rock soundscape. The ending offers no resolution, leaving the listener unclear on whether they should escape the unfamiliar or immerse themselves in it. Knowing that either path would change reality forever, they feel they can do neither, but they must choose one.
The track follows ‘Bad Dreams’, that features Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue, that arrived earlier this year.
Conquer Divide – featuring Kiarely Taylor (Vocals), Kristen Sturgis and Izzy Johnson (Guitars) and Sam Landa (Drums) – is currently at work on their next album, set for release in 2026. They’re already confirmed for live dates at ShipRocked (as ‘Stowaways’) and Sonic Temple, with 2026 shaping up to be a busy one.
Since forming a decade ago, Conquer Divide has evolved from their melodic metalcore-inspired roots into a powerhouse hard rock act. In 2020, they returned to the studio with 2 times Grammy nominated producer Tyler Smyth (Falling in Reverse, I Prevail) and 4 times RIAA certified Gold record producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada,Of Mice & Men) and began recording their most recent album Slow Burn.
To date, the album has notched 52 million worldwide streams to date, while ‘Paralyzed’ was one of the Metal Hammer 2023 tracks of the year. The band has toured with 10 Years, The Warning, New Years Day, Ankor, Electric Callboy, Funeral For A Friend, among others. Conquer Divide has also released collaborative tracks with Electric Callboy, 10 Years, and Of Virtue.
