Chosen by Monk
My latest pick of the pop (tarts) sees this Oklahoma noise quartet introducing us to a #FunnyMan as they continue our journey deeper into their #CoolWorld, which also just happens to be the title of their upcoming second album, due for release on October 11.
Chat Pile frontman Raygun Busch told me that the latest single is about “being a servant, indentured or otherwise…“.
I hate having to explain the content of these songs, because I want it to mean whatever it needs to mean to those listening, but essentially it concerns illusion vs reality in regards to America and war. The title comes from an obscure British movie but otherwise there’s no relation.
Bassist Stin added:
My favourite thing about ‘Funny Man’ is that we’ve finally accomplished creating our version of the ultimate Beavis and Butthead couch music. This is like our ‘Thunderkiss ’65’ or ‘Existence is Punishment’.
Stin also shared his thoughts on the accompanying video, by video by multi-disciplinary artist Matt Rosenbaum:
The patient, static nature of the video fighting against the frenetic energy of the song makes for a cool and queasy juxtaposition that I personally love. Matt was able to tap into a very specific uncomfortable feeling that conjures those depressive semi-conscious dream states that we’ve all experienced but can’t quite articulate.
- ‘Cool World‘ is released on 11 October.