Cult Boston rockers Pile have announced that they will be releasing a new album called Sunshine and Balance Beams on 15 August through Sooper Records.
They’ve given us the first taste of their ninth full-length in the form of “Born at Night”, an undulating and dramatic rocker that foregrounds vocalist Rick Maguire’s treatise on pervading hopelessness. It starts quietly but quickly builds to waves of tumultuous post-punk reflecting Maguire’s internal struggle. “That patch of earth you’re on has been claimed from you now / And as the future looms it unkindly grips your nerve,” he laments as serrated strings join the fray. However, there is a rigidity to his humanity, and as he repeats the central phrase “I was born at night”, he seems to be saying that he was made for this world and he’s ready to fight for his right to exist within it.
The video for “Born at Night” was directed by Josh Echevarria and stars Shahjehan Khan of the Hulu hit Deli Boys. Watch it below or find the track on streamers.
Pile’s new album Sunshine and Balance Beams arrives on 15 August through Sooper Records (pre-order/save). You can find them on Bandcamp, Instagram and Facebook.
Tour Dates
Aug 21st | Portland, ME – SPACE
Aug 22nd | Troy, NY – Hangar
Aug 23rd | Rochester, NY – Flour City Station
Aug 25th | Toronto, ON – The Drake
Aug 26th | Detroit, MI – El Club
Aug 27th | Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall (In The Round)
Aug 29th | Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
Aug 30th | Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
Aug 31st | Fargo, ND – Aquarium
Sept 2nd | Missoula, MT – Zoo Arts
Sept 4th | Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
Sept 6th | Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s (early)
Sept 6th | Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s (late)
Sept 7th | Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios (early)
Sept 7th | Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios (late)
Sept 10th | San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop
Sept 12th | Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex
Sept 13th | Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room
Sept 15th | San Diego, CA – Casbah
Sept 16th | Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge
Sept 18th | Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress
Sept 19th | El Paso, TX – Love Buzz
Sept 20th | Albuquerque, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery
Sept 22nd | Denver, CO – Lost Lake Lounge
Sept 24th | Wichita, KS – Wave
Sept 25th | Oklahoma City, OK – Resonant Head
Sept 26th | Dallas, TX – Tulips
Sept 28th | Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall – Upstairs
Sept 30th | New Orleans, LA – No Dice
Oct 2nd | Chattanooga, TN – Boneyard
Oct 3rd | Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
Oct 4th | Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle
Oct 5th | Durham, NC – Kings
Oct 6th | Washington, DC – Pearl Street
Oct 8th | Philadelphia, PA – Underground
Oct 9th | New York, NY – Sony Hall
Oct 10th | Waterbury, CT – Space Ballroom
Oct 11th | Boston, MA – Sinclair
