Tiles

Hailing from the fertile Detroit music scene, TILES features Chris Herin (guitar & keyboards), Jeff Whittle (bass), Paul Rarick (vocals), and Mark Evans (drums). Formed in 1993 on the heels of a production deal with Gene Simmons of KISS, TILES has developed a diverse style that blends the adventure of progressive rock with a melodic hard rock edge.

TILES has released six studio albums worldwide, as well as a pair of live recordings, “Off the Floor 01” & “Off the Floor 02.” The band has worked with renowned producer Terry Brown (Rush) and celebrated artist Hugh Syme for over 20 years. Their breakthrough third album, “Presents of Mind,” received praise from drummer Mike Portnoy, who invited TILES to tour Europe with Dream Theater in 1999. Over the years the band has been nominated for numerous Detroit Music Awards and has enjoyed the support of many high-profile artists such as Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Alannah Myles, Mike Portnoy, Adam Holzman of the Steven Wilson Band, Mike Stern (Miles Davis), Colin Edwin of Porcupine Tree, Alex Lifeson of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Rush, and others – all of whom have made guest appearances.

2016 welcomed new music from TILES with the mesmerizing 2-CD magnum opus “Pretending 2 Run.” Clocking in at over 96 minutes, “Pretending 2 Run” is an ambitious and richly crafted song cycle spinning the tale of a man blindsided and disillusioned by betrayal. Brooding and expressive, the lyrical string arrangements, haunting choir performances, ambient textures, and lush vocals co-exist with thundering drums, weaving bass lines, and an army of guitars to create an immersive experience that delivers the story’s emotional journey from isolation to redemption.

TILES has placed numerous songs in documentaries and TV shows, including ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter,’ ‘Parking Wars,’ ‘OverHaulin’,’ ‘Project: Ice,’ and others.

The band released several digital singles in 2019, and main songwriter Chris Herin released his debut solo album, "Hiding in Plain Sight," in November 2024. The album features many noticeable guests, including Peter Frampton, Alex Lifeson (Rush), several members of Jethro Tull, Michael Sadler (Saga), and many more.