Behind The Tracks: CAGES - My Wristwatch Tells Me When To Sleep (Single) (2025)

Angry yet melodic, "My Wristwatch Tells Me When To Sleep" makes its mark. With a tone of disillusionment, the vocalist delivers sharp societal critique, unpacking the tangled relationship between the obsession with self-optimisation and the weight of shame. This is backed by driving guitars and a rhythm section that practically demands some aggressive swaying.

 

Here, punk attitude collides with melodic hardcore and classic '90s screamo – the good kind, of course. Over 3:11 minutes, CAGES channel their frustration, inviting listeners to join in shouting along to the line "conquering death by numbers."

 

This is a song for everyone who wants to indulge their inner punk one more time – before heading home after the gig to check their smartwatch and see just how many (dance) steps they racked up during the show.