PILE DROP NEW SONG + VIDEO “UNEASY”

PILE DROP NEW SONG + VIDEO “UNEASY”

NEW ALBUM SUNSHINE AND BALANCE BEAMS OUT AUGUST 15

ANNOUNCE UK/EU TOUR

Watch Video for “Uneasy”

(Credit: Mark Lapriore & Jack Ramsdell)

Boston DIY lifers Pile returned last month to announce Sunshine and Balance Beams, their ninth studio album. Today, they share its second offering: “Uneasy,” a tense and haunting track accompanied by a powerful video that explores the emotional fallout of war, state violence, and the quiet strength of resistance. Anchored in precarity, anxiety, and fear, “Uneasy” references the lullaby “Rock-a-bye Baby”— and arrives with a video.

“I’m grateful for the direction Stefan took it,” says frontman Rick Maguire. “There’s a lot of scary things happening right now, especially for historically marginalized groups that are being targeted both here and around the world. I appreciated that Stefan artfully zoomed in on the resistance against imperialism.”

The video stars Moon Time—an artist and survivor of both the Syrian and Iraqi wars—and channels the horror of civilian death and displacement. Director Stefan Fernandez explains, “In light of current events, I felt compelled to create a visual statement on war, survival, and resistance, but through a fantastical, dreamlike lens. In this piece, the deer is the hunted, the hunter is the oppressor, and the bunny-masked girl becomes a symbol—a voice rising up against atrocities, placing herself between violence and the vulnerable. This is no ordinary chase; it’s an allegory for war, displacement, and the quiet power of resistance.”

“Uneasy” follows lead single “Born at Night,” a track that wrestles with the notion that there may be no enlightenment—only the ongoing churn of suffering. Its video, starring Deli Boys actor Shahjehan Khan, can be seen here.

Over the past 15 years and eight albums, Pile have established themselves as this generation’s Fugazi, building a discography and tour history deeply rooted in DIY ethos. That spirit remains, but on Sunshine and Balance Beams out August 15th via Sooper Records, the band pushes into new sonic territory, enlisting engineer Miranda Serra (Kal Marks, Kira McSpice), mixer Seth Manchester (Model/Actriz, The Hotelier, Big Brave) and mastering engineer Matt Colton (James Blake, Depeche Mode, Band Bear).

Pile recently announced a sprawling 37-date, 39-show North American tour with labelmate and Sooper Records co-founder NNAMDÏ, along with a 22 City UK/EU tour to follow. They also recently announced their performance for Levitation Festival in Austin, TX. Full dates for both runs and the festival are below.

Sunshine and Balance Beams Tracklist  An Opening Deep Clay A Loosened Knot Bouncing in Blue Uneasy Holds Born At Night Meanwhile Outside Carrion Song

Pile US Tour Dates  w/ NNAMDÏ

08/21/25 – Portland, ME – SPACE 08/22/25 – Troy, NY – Hangar 08/23/25 – Rochester, NY – Flour City Station 08/25/25 – Toronto, ON – The Drake 08/26/25 – Detroit, MI – El Club 08/27/25 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall (In The Round) 08/29/25 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon 08/30/25 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry 08/31/25 – Fargo, ND – Aquarium 09/02/25 – Missoula, MT – Zoo Arts 09/04/25 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl 09/06/25 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou's (early) 09/06/25 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou's (late) 09/07/25 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios (early) 09/07/25 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios (late) 09/10/25 – San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw Stop 09/12/25 – Los Angeles, CA – Echoplex 09/13/25 – Santa Ana, CA – Constellation Room 09/15/25 – San Diego, CA – Casbah 09/16/25 – Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge 09/18/25 – Tucson, AZ – Hotel Congress 09/19/25 – El Paso, TX – Love Buzz 09/20/25 – Albuquerque, NM – Tumbleroot Brewery 09/22/25 – Denver, CO – Lost Lake Lounge 09/24/25 – Wichita, KS – Wave 09/25/25 – Oklahoma City, OK – Resonant Head 09/26/25 – Dallas, TX – Tulips 09/27/25 – Austin, TX – Levitation Festival (29th Street Ballroom) 09/28/25 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall – Upstairs 09/30/25 – New Orleans, LA – No Dice 10/02/25 – Chattanooga, TN – Boneyard 10/03/25 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5 10/04/25 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle 10/05/25 – Durham, NC – Kings 10/06/25 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street 10/08/25 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground 10/09/25 – New York, NY – Sony Hall 10/10/25 – Waterbury, CT – Space Ballroom 10/11/25 – Boston, MA – Sinclair All dates w/ NNAMDÏ except Levitation Festival (Austin, TX)