Stuck in My Head (song)
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| Single by Sleep Theory | ||||
| from the album Afterglow | ||||
| Released | July 18, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Epitaph | |||
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| Producer | Cowell | |||
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| "Stuck in My Head" on YouTube | ||||
"Stuck in My Head" is a song by American rock band Sleep Theory. Originally released as a standalone single in 2024, it was later included as the first single on their debut album, Afterglow. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in February 2025.
Background and release
The song was released on July 18, 2024, accompanied by an official music video. BraveWords described the song as having propulsive riffing and an unforgettable, heartfelt chorus.[1] The band said the song captures their journey and the emotions they experienced along the way, and that the video marks the next step in their musical and visual evolution.[2]
Composition and lyrics
"Stuck in My Head" is a nu rock track combining Linkin Park-style arena heaviness with pop-rock hooks. Frontman Cullen Moore sings with an R&B-influenced style throughout the song. The lyrics concern "nostalgic yearning" and how a familiar song can bring back memories of a past relationship.[3] Kerrang! stated that the song is the work of a songwriter who grew up listening to Bobby Brown and Michael Jackson, but said it still rocks.[4]
Reception
According to Melodic, the song was referred to as a viral single and was included among the album's recommended tracks.[5]
Chart performance
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on February 22, 2025, their first song to do so.[6] It also ranked No. 16 on Rock Sound's Top 24 Songs of 2024[7] and was one of the most-played rock radio tracks in 2025.[8]
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music.[11]
Sleep Theory
- Cullen Moore – vocals, songwriter
- Paolo Vergara – bass, songwriter
- Ben Pruitt – drums, songwriter
- Daniel Pruitt – guitar, songwriter
Additional credit
- David Cowell – producer
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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References
- ↑ "Sleep Theory Share Video For New Single Stuck In My Head". BraveWords. July 18, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Weaver, James (July 18, 2024). "Sleep Theory release new music video for 'Stuck In My Head'". Distorted Sound. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Gregory (July 18, 2024). "Hear Sleep Theory's Nu-Rock Heartbreaker "Stuck in My Head"". Revolver. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Law, Sam (May 16, 2025). "Album review: Sleep Theory – Afterglow". Kerrang!. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Goodwin, Victoria (May 16, 2025). "Sleep Theory's debut album, Afterglow, ushers in a heavier era for the band–Album Review". Melodic. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- 1 2 Rutherford, Kevin (February 19, 2025). "Sleep Theory Scores First Billboard Chart No. 1 With 'Stuck In My Head'". Billboard. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ Wilson-Taylor, James (December 19, 2024). "Rock Sound's Top 24 Songs Of 2024". Rock Sound. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ DiVita, Joe (August 30, 2025). "The 25 Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025 (So Far)". Loudwire. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Stuck in My Head - Single - by Sleep Theory - Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Stuck In My Head - Single by Sleep Theory - Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Stuck in My Head - Single by Sleep Theory". Apple Music. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay - Billboard Canada". Billboard Canada. June 28, 2025. Retrieved February 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Rock & Alternative Airplay". Billboard. March 1, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 11, 2025. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2025". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 9, 2025. Retrieved June 4, 2026.