July 16, 2024
Chat Pile announces new album "Cool World" and extensive fall 2024 tour
Chat Pile, the revered noise rock outfit from Oklahoma City, has ignited anticipation with the revelation of their forthcoming album, "Cool World," slated for release on October 11th via The Flenser.
Named after the obscure 1992 film by Ralph Bakshi, the album represents a thematic expansion from their acclaimed debut LP, "God’s Country," focusing on the profound impacts of global and domestic disasters.
Named after the obscure 1992 film by Ralph Bakshi, the album represents a thematic expansion from their acclaimed debut LP, "God’s Country," focusing on the profound impacts of global and domestic disasters.
Will's vision captures the essence of "I Am Dog Now"
Tour details and collaborative acts
In conjunction with the album release, Chat Pile has unveiled a robust North American tour itinerary, commencing on November 1st in their hometown of Oklahoma City and culminating in Nashville on November 22nd. The tour promises an immersive sonic experience, featuring an eclectic lineup of supporting acts such as Agriculture, Porcelain, Mamaleek, Traindodge, and Thirdface.
Tracklist and artistic growth
"Cool World" boasts a diverse tracklist comprising ten visceral tracks, including "Shame," "Frownland," and "Funny Man." The album marks a significant evolution for Chat Pile, incorporating outside mixing for the first time, handled by Ben Greenberg of Uniform (known for work with Algiers, Drab Majesty, Metz), signaling a new sonic direction for the band.
With "Cool World," Chat Pile prepares to captivate audiences anew, delivering their trademark intensity and thematic depth through a blend of visceral music and thought-provoking exploration.
With "Cool World," Chat Pile prepares to captivate audiences anew, delivering their trademark intensity and thematic depth through a blend of visceral music and thought-provoking exploration.
Cool World covers similar themes to our last album, except now exploded from a micro to macro scale, with thoughts specifically about disasters abroad, at home, and how they affect one another
Ticket sales information
Tickets for the tour will be accessible through a Live Nation pre-sale starting Thursday, July 18th at 10 a.m. local time, followed by general sales opening on Friday, July 19th at 10 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster.
Leading the charge from "Cool World" is the opening track and lead single, "I Am Dog Now." This track exemplifies Chat Pile’s unrelenting sonic style, accompanied by a music video directed by Will Mecca. The video blends elements of Southern televangelism with a gritty, cinematic aesthetic, mirroring the album’s evocative religious imagery and regional influences.
Leading the charge from "Cool World" is the opening track and lead single, "I Am Dog Now." This track exemplifies Chat Pile’s unrelenting sonic style, accompanied by a music video directed by Will Mecca. The video blends elements of Southern televangelism with a gritty, cinematic aesthetic, mirroring the album’s evocative religious imagery and regional influences.