dune reaper has arrived with a single that doesn’t just demand to be heard—it demands to be felt. Their latest release, “forever asleep,” is a gritty, heavy-hitting anthem that captures the weight of modern struggles while doubling as a rallying cry for breaking free from the grind.
Formed in Burlington, Canada, by Hunter Murray and Nathanael Smith—two blue-collar workers who turned their daily frustrations into fuel—Dune Reaper carve out a sound that’s equal parts stoner rock, punk, and alternative metal. It’s loud, unapologetic, and deeply personal. Recorded at B Town Sound with producer Justin Koop, “forever asleep” pulls no punches in tackling themes of addiction, financial strain, and the crushing pressures society piles onto working people.
What really makes this track stand out is its honesty. You can hear the struggle and determination in every riff, every beat, every vocal line. The guitars snarl with raw intensity, the drums pound with a sense of urgency, and the lyrics dig into the emotional toll of living paycheck to paycheck while still dreaming of something greater. There’s vulnerability woven into the chaos, a reminder that even in rebellion, there’s humanity.
Fans of bands like Highly Suspect and Hum will instantly connect with Dune Reaper’s heavy, atmospheric sound. But “forever asleep” isn’t just another rock track—it’s an anthem for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by routine and dared to fight for their passions anyway.
“Dune Reaper’s ‘forever asleep’ is raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real—an anthem of rebellion and resilience that proves this duo is a force to be reckoned with.”
