Oklahoma City noise rock band Chat Pile unveiled their new single “Why?” today.

The song, which can be heard below, tackles the issue of homelessness in America with vocalist Raygun Busch pondering “Why do people have to live outside?” behind a smoldering riff. Busch said this about the new track, which is out on digital services right now:

“In OKC, there are huge crosses and statues of Jesus and enormous churches everywhere and yet the teachings of Christ cannot be found implemented anywhere. This is true for much of America and probably the world. Why? I hate seeing suffering; don’t you? Why should I live in a house while someone else lives under a bridge? Why do people have to live outside? Wickedness, all around us. Real horror."

Bassist Stin also says:

"'Why' contains a sample of the infamous Oklahoma tornado siren, which aside from going off regularly during the busy spring storm season, is tested every Saturday at noon in Oklahoma City. One particular Saturday, all four members of the band recorded the siren independently in different locations. We synched the recordings together and placed it in the song to help add a sense of place and also drive home the impending doom we all feel. We hope it makes your stomach knot up with anxiety the way it does ours."

“Why?” stems from Chat Pile’s forthcoming studio album God's Country, which is out on July 29th via The Flenser. Pre-orders for the release can be made here.

Chat Pile tour dates

June 25 Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios

July 29 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Sanctuary (Records Release Show)

July 30 Austin, TX @ Chess Club

September 15 Oklahoma City, OK @ The Sanctuary