Problem Patterns
Problem Patterns | |
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 Problem Patterns at Stendhal Festival in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Alcopop! Records |
| Members |
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| Website | problempatterns |
Problem Patterns are a Northern Irish punk rock band formed in Belfast in 2018 by Beverley Boal, Bethany Crooks, Alanah Smith, and Ciara King.[1] They all share vocals, rather than having a designated frontperson, and switch instruments when performing live.[2] The band is outspokenly feminist. Their lyrics cover topics such as femicide, homophobia, the state of the healthcare system, and sexism in the music industry.[3][4]
They released their debut album Blouse Club in 2023 on independent label Alcopop! Records. It won Album of the Year at the 2024 Northern Ireland Music Prize.[5] They have performed at Glastonbury Festival, Stendhal Festival, 2000trees and Truck Festival.[6][7]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Blouse Club - Alcopop! (2023)
EPs
[edit]- Good For You, Aren't You Great? - Self released (2019)
References
[edit]- ^ Lawrence, Jessica (29 April 2024). "Glastonbury: Belfast band Problem Patterns land coveted festival slot". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Mason, Julia (28 December 2023). "In Conversation: Problem Patterns". Clash. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ "A problem shared: The reality of hitting the road as a DIY band from Belfast". Rolling Stone. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Mongredien, Phil (14 October 2023). "One to watch: Problem Patterns". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Breen, Nadia (14 November 2024). "NI Music Prize award winners 2024 announced". Belfast Live. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Roy, David (14 June 2024). "'It's our gift to Belfast'- Problem Patterns on penning punk ode to home city and why they can't wait to play with Shania at Glastonbury". Irish News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Kurtis (1 May 2024). "Meet the Belfast feminist punk band ready to take Glastonbury by storm". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
Categories:
- Underground punk scene in the United Kingdom
- Musical groups established in 2018
- Musical groups from Belfast
- Punk rock groups from Northern Ireland
- 2018 establishments in Northern Ireland
- Feminists from Northern Ireland
- Female-fronted musical groups
- 21st-century women musicians from Northern Ireland
- 21st-century women singers from Northern Ireland
- LGBTQ-themed musical groups
- Queercore groups
- Riot grrrl bands
- Alcopop! Records artists