Canadian progressive alternative rock band Trope release what they’re describing as 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.
The song developed from singer 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 explained.
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.
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 three years to create ‘Sigil’. Moonhead, Trope’s producer and guitarist said, “’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.”
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’.
Trope‘s upcoming double album DYADwill be out in the Spring 2026.
Trope Return with Sigil
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