Problem Patterns

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Problem Patterns
Problem Patterns at Stendhal Festival in 2024
Background information
OriginBelfast, Northern Ireland
Genres
Years active2018 (2018)–present
LabelsAlcopop! Records
Members
  • Beverley Boal
  • Bethany Crooks
  • Alanah Smith
  • Ciara King
Websiteproblempatterns.bandcamp.com

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

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Albums

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EPs

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  • Good For You, Aren't You Great? - Self released (2019)
  • Boring Songs For Boring People - Alcopop! (2025)[8]

References

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  1. ^ Lawrence, Jessica (29 April 2024). "Glastonbury: Belfast band Problem Patterns land coveted festival slot". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  2. ^ Mason, Julia (28 December 2023). "In Conversation: Problem Patterns". Clash. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  3. ^ "A problem shared: The reality of hitting the road as a DIY band from Belfast". Rolling Stone. 16 April 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  4. ^ Mongredien, Phil (14 October 2023). "One to watch: Problem Patterns". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  5. ^ Breen, Nadia (14 November 2024). "NI Music Prize award winners 2024 announced". Belfast Live. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Reid, Kurtis (1 May 2024). "Meet the Belfast feminist punk band ready to take Glastonbury by storm". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  8. ^ Moore, Em (24 June 2025). "Problem Patterns announce new EP, share "I'm Fine and I'm Doing Great" video". Punk News. Retrieved 24 June 2025.