NEWS : FRI, FEB 6, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Hear Chat Pile’s “Masks“ b/w “Sifting”
Today is Friday, February 6th, 2026, and you can now hear Oklahoma City noise-rock powerhouse Chat Pile’s two new studio tracks: the original titled “Masks,” and the other a burly reimagining of the early Nirvana song “Sifting.” The songs are from the band’s now sold-out, limited-edition 7” Sub Pop single announced late last year.
Physical media collectors don’t fret - you still have a chance to grab the tour-only version pressed on peach vinyl available at Chat Pile’s live shows. There is also a sick new collaborative logo T-shirt that is still available (7” Single and T-shirt, available while supplies last!).
Sub Pop is thrilled that Chat Pile graced us with these two massive songs, and we couldn’t be happier to add them to the list of greats who have released music for the label. The band kindly shared their perspective on this release, so we’ll let them elaborate further:
“It’s a true dream to put out a single on Sub Pop, and our new song ‘Masks’ hopefully honors the spirit of the mythical, sometimes mystical, city of Seattle. Thanks in part to the movie Hype, we have long been obsessed with Seattle, the American underground of the late ‘80s, and Sub Pop and their tools of world domination. Everything we learned about packaging Chat Pile, we learned from Sub Pop co-founders Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt.
“We wanted to cover a song from the early Sub Pop era, and something off Bleach seemed the obvious choice. Songs like ‘Paper Cuts,’ ‘Negative Creep,’ and especially ‘Sifting’ are fairly lateral to the type of sounds we make with Chat Pile. (Perhaps next time we’ll take on a TAD song!)
“To mark the occasion, we’ve also donated $3,000 to DREAM Action OK, a community-based organization that aims to empower our local immigrant community through advocacy and education to ensure justice for all immigrants. Learn more about DAOK here.
Thanks to Sub Pop for giving us the opportunity to put this single out - we hope you enjoy it.
“And most importantly, FUCK ICE!”
Physical media collectors don’t fret - you still have a chance to grab the tour-only version pressed on peach vinyl available at Chat Pile’s live shows. There is also a sick new collaborative logo T-shirt that is still available (7” Single and T-shirt, available while supplies last!).
Sub Pop is thrilled that Chat Pile graced us with these two massive songs, and we couldn’t be happier to add them to the list of greats who have released music for the label. The band kindly shared their perspective on this release, so we’ll let them elaborate further:
“It’s a true dream to put out a single on Sub Pop, and our new song ‘Masks’ hopefully honors the spirit of the mythical, sometimes mystical, city of Seattle. Thanks in part to the movie Hype, we have long been obsessed with Seattle, the American underground of the late ‘80s, and Sub Pop and their tools of world domination. Everything we learned about packaging Chat Pile, we learned from Sub Pop co-founders Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt.
“We wanted to cover a song from the early Sub Pop era, and something off Bleach seemed the obvious choice. Songs like ‘Paper Cuts,’ ‘Negative Creep,’ and especially ‘Sifting’ are fairly lateral to the type of sounds we make with Chat Pile. (Perhaps next time we’ll take on a TAD song!)
“To mark the occasion, we’ve also donated $3,000 to DREAM Action OK, a community-based organization that aims to empower our local immigrant community through advocacy and education to ensure justice for all immigrants. Learn more about DAOK here.
Thanks to Sub Pop for giving us the opportunity to put this single out - we hope you enjoy it.
“And most importantly, FUCK ICE!”
Chat Pile On Tour
Thu. Aug. 06 - Ancora, PT - Sonic Blast Festival
Sat. Aug. 08 - Katowice, PL - OFF Festival
Fri. Aug. 14 - Col Du Lein, CH - Palp Festival
Sat. Aug. 22 - Bristol, UK - Arctangent Festival
Thu. Aug. 06 - Ancora, PT - Sonic Blast Festival
Sat. Aug. 08 - Katowice, PL - OFF Festival
Fri. Aug. 14 - Col Du Lein, CH - Palp Festival
Sat. Aug. 22 - Bristol, UK - Arctangent Festival
