Chat Pile is preparing to unleash another dose of unsettling, thought-provoking noise with the announcement of its upcoming album, Who Loves the Sun.
The Oklahoma City quartet has unveiled the record alongside its first single, “Deep Blue,” a track that arrives with a visually striking video steeped in dark humor and eerie imagery. The release signals the beginning of a new chapter for a band that has steadily built a reputation for combining crushing heaviness with sharp social commentary.
According to the group, the new material tackles a wide range of contemporary anxieties. Themes surrounding technological disruption, environmental concerns, economic inequality, and the growing sense of alienation in modern life run throughout the album. While Chat Pile has never shied away from difficult subject matter, the band suggests this release pushes both its songwriting and musical ambitions even further.
The album also reflects a broader examination of what it means to remain human in a world that often feels increasingly detached and impersonal. That perspective is woven into “Deep Blue,” which serves as an early preview of the tone and direction listeners can expect from the full project.
To support the release, Chat Pile has mapped out an extensive international tour that will take the band across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. A rotating lineup of support acts, including Soul Glo, Shallowater, Virga, and Prize Horse, will join select dates, creating one of the heavier and more anticipated alternative rock packages of the year.
With a new album on the horizon and a global tour planned, Chat Pile appears poised to continue its ascent as one of the most distinctive voices in modern heavy music.
