Chat Pile have shared an official video for their new song “Funny Man.” That track will appear on their new album “Cool World,” which is set to be released on October 8.

Vocalist Raygun Busch commented:

“[It’s 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 favorite 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.‘”

“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 [Rosenbaum] 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.”

Tour Dates:

With Nightosphere & Nerver:

10/31 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street

With Agriculture & Porcelain:

11/01 Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street
11/02 Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
11/03 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
11/05 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
11/06 Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line
11/08 Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
11/09 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
11/11 Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
11/12 Montreal, QC – Théâtre Fairmount

With Mamaleek & Traindodge:

11/14 Burlington, VT – Showcase Lounge @ Higher Ground
11/15 Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church
11/16 New York, NY – (Le) Poisson Rouge
11/17 Boston, MA – The Sinclair

With Mamaleek & Thirdface:

11/19 Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
11/20 Richmond, VA – The Broadberry
11/21 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
11/22 Nashville, TN – The End

With Gouge Away & Nightosphere:

02/14 Dallas, TX – Trees
02/15 Houston, TX – Secret Group
02/16 Austin, TX – Mohawk (no Gouge Away)
02/18 Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
02/20 Phoenix, AZ – The Nile Theater (no Gouge Away)
02/21 San Diego, CA – Soda Bar
02/22 Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse

With Nightosphere:

02/23 San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
02/25 Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
02/26 Seattle, WA – Neumos

With Gouge Away & Nightosphere:

02/27 Vancouver, BC – The Pearl
03/01 Calgary, AB – Commonwealth Bar
03/02 Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room
03/04 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
03/05 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
03/06 Denver, CO – Gothic Theater