It’s the End of the World as Chat Pile Knows It
I grew up in a highly insular environment, never knowing—let alone interacting with—the outside world, in part due to my family’s history with war and struggle in Vietnam. I can’t fully understand their experiences, but knowing the world often meant witnessing the violence of military personnel from France, Japan, the United States, and and other […]
In an interview, Raygun Busch of Chat Pile discussed the band's political stance and their latest album, "Who Loves the Sun." The album tackles themes of climate change, labor struggle, and apathy in the face of atrocities. Busch emphasized the importance of addressing the political moment, stating that not engaging with politics is "insane."
He grew up in a household where news outlets like CNN and NPR were constantly on, which initially made him resent politics. However, his father's interest in political intrigue and movies like "JFK" and "In the Line of Fire" influenced him. Busch's music career began with bands like Dead Kennedys and The Clash. He believes that all artists, even those not sharing his political views, should at least reflect the world we live in and initiate action and change.
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