Review By Darren McIntyre
Sigil,Trope are an Alternative / Progressive rock band from Canada who originally formed in 2016, the band are known for their dynamic sound, evocative lyricism & powerful performances. They brought us Eleutheromania in 2021 although it was originally slated for release in 2019, fast forward to 2025 and we find the band evolving into a powering force that have taken stock, regrouped and found themselves opening for the likes of King’s X, The Pineapple Thief, Seon, Symphony X & more. The band aim to bring us new album DYAD in the spring of 2026, to wet our appetites for this incoming record, they drop the colossal new single Sigil which I will be reviewing for you today.
Sigil – Smouldering, melodic vocals flow through the intro as a really delicious, dark, brooding bassline drops in and really gets the juices flowing as the track comes at us. The thundering rhythm section explodes into life with a cool, punchy snare drum kick as the bass beats control the direction of this hauntingly beautiful arrangement. The soulful, haunting, powerful vocals from Diana really let the track breathe as the tempo changes pace and let us feel the softer, mellow tones that are coming through. The acoustic strumming chords really grab our attention as the lyrical tones really open and let the track kick in the doors with a gritty, gravelly beat that just erupts with a vengeful beat as the band takes us on a journey that lets the band express itself as they change direction musically and sonically and really push the boundaries with these crunching guitar riffs that are running freely through the track as the thundering rhythm section leans in and really delivers a full-on meaty punch that gives the track swagger, depth, attitude and a real groove that is just on the money.
Trope –
Diana Studenberg – Vocals
Moonhead – Guitar/Bass
Max Botko – Drums
Track Listing –
Sigil
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