Episode #229: Kiarely Castillo and Kristen Sturgis (of the metalcore band Conquer Divide) – New Single “Chemicals” Available Now, First Single in Five Years

Fresh is the Word Episode #229: Kiarely Castillo and Kristen Sturgis (of the metalcore band Conquer Divide) - New Single "Chemicals" Available Now, First Single in Five Years

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The guests for this episode are Kiarely Castillo and Kristen Sturgis, members of the metalcore band Conquer Divide. Recently, they released their first single in five years with the song “Chemicals” along with a cover of Billie Eilish’s “Bad Guy”.

We talk about coming back together to make music again and where everyone in the band is in life, along with my obsession with their song “What’s Left Inside” from their debut album. We also talk about how they have been dealing with the pandemic, both personally and as a band.

Stream/Purchase “Chemicals”: conquerdivide.bandcamp.com

Follow Conquer Divide:
Website: conquerdivideofficial.com
Twitter: twitter.com/conquerdivide
Instagram: instagram.com/conquerdivide
Facebook: facebook.com/conquerdivideusa
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCZvo1zjwR37T_zBYOYqVMzA

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