Stuck in My Head (song)

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"Stuck in My Head"
Single by Sleep Theory
from the album Afterglow
ReleasedJuly 18, 2024
Genre Nu metal
Length3:17
Label Epitaph
Songwriters
Producer Cowell
Sleep Theory singles chronology
"Fallout"
(2023)		"Stuck in My Head"
(2024)		"Paralyzed"
(2024)
Music video
"Stuck in My Head" on YouTube

"Stuck in My Head" is a song by American rock band Sleep Theory, released as a standalone single on July 18, 2024. The song became the band's first number-one hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in February 2025 and was later included on their debut studio album Afterglow (2025).

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Background

"Stuck in My Head" was released following Sleep Theory's breakthrough year in 2023, during which they released the EP Paper Hearts and toured nationally. The band described the single as capturing the essence of their journey and emotional experiences, marking a next step in their musical and visual evolution. [1] Following the single's release, Sleep Theory supported it with festival appearances and opening slots for Godsmack during the summer of 2024. [2]

Composition

"Stuck in My Head" blends nu-rock with pop-rock songcraft and R&B-influenced vocals. Lyrically, the song centers on nostalgia and emotional longing, depicting how hearing a familiar song can evoke memories of a past relationship. [2]

Music video

The music video was released alongside the single on July 18, 2024, premiering on Octane (Sirius XM). It showcases the band's musical and visual evolution from previous releases. [3]

Reception

Melodic Magazine highlighted the track as a standout from Sleep Theory's album "Afterglow". [4] Kerrang! observed that while the song reflects the songwriter's R&B influences, it "really rocks," demonstrating Sleep Theory's ability to merge pop and rock sensibilities. [5] Rock Sound ranked it number 16 on its Top 24 Songs of 2024, highlighting its breakout and radio-friendly appeal. [6]

Chart performance

"Stuck in My Head" became Sleep Theory's first number-one hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in February 2025. [7] The single also charted on the Alternative Airplay and Hot Hard Rock Songs charts, and ranked among the most-played tracks on U.S. active rock radio in 2025. [8]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music. [9]

Sleep Theory

Charts

References

  1. ↑ "Sleep Theory Share Video For New Single Stuck In My Head". BraveWords. July 18, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Adams, Gregory (July 18, 2024). "Hear Sleep Theory's Nu‑Rock Heartbreaker "Stuck in My Head"". Revolver . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  3. ↑ James Weaver (July 18, 2024). "Sleep Theory release new music video for 'Stuck In My Head'". Distorted Sound Mag. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Victoria Goodwin (May 16, 2025). "Sleep Theory's debut album 'Afterglow' ushers in a heavier era for the band — Album Review". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Sam Law (May 16, 2025). "Album review: Sleep Theory – Afterglow". Kerrang! . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ James Wilson-Taylor (December 19, 2024). "Rock Sound's Top 24 Songs Of 2024". Rock Sound . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Kevin Rutherford (February 19, 2025). "Sleep Theory Scores First Billboard Chart No. 1 With 'Stuck in My Head'". Billboard . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ DiVita, Joe (August 30, 2025). "The 25 Most-Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2025 (So Far)". Loudwire . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Stuck in My Head - Single by Sleep Theory". Apple Music. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Alternative Airplay" . Billboard . April 5, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Hot Hard Rock Songs" . Billboard . March 1, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay" . Billboard . February 22, 2025. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Hot Hard Rock Songs – Year-End 2024" . Billboard . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Mainstream Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2025" . Billboard . Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Hot Hard Rock Songs – Year-End 2025" . Billboard . Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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