“Wake Up Call” - Attack The Sound
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Attack The Sound aren’t just making music — they’re creating emotional blueprints. With their brand-new single “Wake Up Call”, out April 11, the indie-pop collective is at their most honest, vulnerable, and fearless yet.
This isn’t your usual polished pop track with a catchy hook and forgettable lyrics. “Wake Up Call” hits hard. It's visceral. It hurts — in all the best, most necessary ways.
From the very first line —“I’m staring down the barrel of a Colt .45 / Trying to figure out what my life’s about…” — you already know this one isn’t holding back. This is the dark night of the soul, laid bare with poetic finesse and musical precision. It’s the kind of track that stops you in your tracks and makes you feel.
Frontman Davo Sounds, an Army vet and Chicago firefighter, has never shied away from truth — but this is different. This time, he’s opening up the darkest chapter of the book and letting us read it, page by page. Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation — it’s all in there. But so is the fight. So is the light. So is the hope.
It’s not just the lyrics doing the heavy lifting. The track is a masterclass in Chi-pop — a rich, genre-blurring soundscape that fuses gospel-tinged organ swells with soul-clutching vocals, hypnotic indie-pop grooves, and a pulse of hip hop and jazz undercurrent that keeps the whole thing moving, even when it feels like the weight of the world is pushing down.
The animated visual that drops alongside the song is a perfect pairing. Surreal, stylized, and evocative — it mirrors the song’s emotional rollercoaster with stunning artistry. You’re not just listening to this one, you’re living it.
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“This one came from the darkest corner of my mind,” says Davo. “But it’s also about climbing out of that space. Music saved me — and I’m hoping this track helps someone else hang on.”
That’s the heartbeat of “Wake Up Call.” It’s not just catharsis. It’s a lifeline. The track feels like a conversation with a friend who’s been where you are — and made it out the other side. It’s for anyone who’s felt like they couldn’t keep going. And it says: You’re not alone. Not even close.
Attack The Sound have already made waves in the Chicago scene — with previous work getting shine from ABC’s Windy City Live, the Midwest Film Festival, and even landing sync deals with the Chicago Bulls and Winding Way Records. Not to mention collabs with Isaiah Sharkey, Taylor Bennett, and JC Brooks.
This is something deep. “Wake Up Call” feels like a turning point — a moment where the band is less about showing off their musical chops and more about reaching out to the people who really need to hear this message.
“Wake Up Call” is a song that doesn’t flinch, doesn’t sugarcoat, and doesn’t let go. It grabs your soul. It’s the sound of vulnerability, resilience, and artistry at its most powerful.
If you’ve ever needed a reason to believe in the healing power of music, this is it.
“Wake Up Call” is available now on all major streaming platforms
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