Tile Unleash Gritty New EP ‘Human On Hold Vol. 2’ with Cinematic Closer ‘Answer’

Naarm/Melbourne-based alt-rock band Tile have returned with their powerful sophomore EP Human On Hold Vol. 2, out now, featuring the intense focus track Answer.

Serving as the cinematic sequel to their 2024 debut EP, Human On Hold Vol. 2 is a brooding post-punk rush that tackles societal pressures, unrealistic standards, and the relentless search for clarity. Written during a period when vocalist James Morris was battling chronic fatigue, the songs carry an undercurrent of tension and vulnerability, making this release one of the band’s most personal yet.

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Recorded at Irene’s Warehouse in Melbourne with producer Thomas Keyte and mixed by Holy Holy’s Oscar Dawson, the EP includes earlier singles Cloud and Is It Any Wonder, alongside the haunting closer Answer. The track’s accompanying video reflects the record’s central theme — the push and pull of chasing meaning, only for it to slip away.

Having shared stages with Phoebe Go, The Belair Lip Bombs, and Cry Club, Tile have cemented themselves as one of Australia’s most compelling alt-rock acts. With Human On Hold Vol. 2, they deliver an unflinching, immersive listen that lingers long after the final note.