Behind Dissent Theory

Music with a story
at its heart.

Dissent Theory is the symphonic and progressive rock project of writer and composer Eric Waller.

Dissent Theory artwork: a city beneath storm clouds and a figure approaching the light

The sound of the journey

Orchestral scale, piano, choir, guitars, and drums carry a story that moves from private uncertainty to shared responsibility. Reflective passages give the questions room to breathe; the larger moments give voice to grief, resolve, and hope.

The questions within it

Across Awakening, Reckoning, and Rebirth, the music explores thought, faith, identity, mercy, and freedom of conscience. The story asks what it takes to remain human when differences become divisions - and what people will choose when the future is theirs to shape.

The work ahead

The trilogy contains fifteen songs written and composed by Eric Waller. His vision for Dissent Theory also includes exploring the story through a book, graphic novel, and film.

Beyond borders

Heard around the world.

64countries & territories

Dissent Theory began with a story about finding a voice, facing the cost of division, and choosing a more human way forward. Through Awakening, Reckoning, and Rebirth, that story has found listeners across borders.

Our streaming snapshot includes 64 countries and territories. Behind each highlighted place is someone who chose to press play. Wherever you are listening, thank you for making room for these songs and for being part of the journey.

World map highlighting 64 countries and territories where Dissent Theory was streamed. The full list is available below.
Gold marks places included in the streaming snapshot. Each is highlighted equally, regardless of stream count. Unmarked places were not listed in this snapshot.
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Explore all 64 countries and territories
  • Algeria
  • American Samoa
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guatemala
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Latvia
  • Malaysia
  • Mexico
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Puerto Rico
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • Tunisia
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Venezuela
  • Vietnam