For our recurring interview series, Boston's revered rock band talks dance moves, golden retrievers, and the best milkshake in North America.
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PILE: BOSTON’S CULT ROCK FAVORITE TURNS 10
How one DIY four-piece gained a cult following without ever losing their modesty.
RICK ROLLED: THE MODEST UPS AND MUSICAL DOWNS OF PILE
From self-taught fingerpicking to anxiety-ridden breaks, Pile frontman Rick Maguire talks highs and lows before his upcoming solo show.
ALBUM PREMIERE: HOUSE OF THE RISING FUZZ
Boston's DIY garage, psych, and rock acts joined forces for this summer's best compilation album.
ROAD WARRIORS: PILE KEEP ON PUSHING
“We’ve played tiny places and weird situations, but you kind of deal with it. None of us get sour about that kind of stuff. We get to travel around and play music for people—that’s a luxury. We’re entitled to nothing.”