BBC INTRODUCING FAVORITE PATTERN PUSHER ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE WITH ENERGETIC NEW SINGLE
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“Kingpins of the live music scene in the South West. Come Along is so fun and so polished, Pattern Pusher at their fines” – Sarah Gosling (BBC Introducing South & West)
“One of the most energetic live shows” – GQ Magazine
“Strong classic songwriting from start to finish” – Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music)
Pattern Pusher is an energetic funk-soul three piece from the South West who create uplifting, inspiring and optimistic music that is hitting all the right notes in a world crying out for positivity.
Prior to the UK’s initial lockdown, they had just won the Glastonbury Pilton competition (judged by Michael Eavis), played in front of 8,000 people, supported Wolf Alice and completed an epic festival season playing the main stages at Bearded Theory and Beautiful Days.
With no choice but to lock themselves away in the studio, the band have emerged in 2021 armed with their impressive debut album, a collaboration of their musical prowess and a nod to the classic artists they so admire. Inspired by the vintage approach of 60s and 70s classic songwriting, Pattern Pusher draw influence from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Jamiroquai and Primal Scream with a bright and new energy.
The band is fronted by Alex Johnstone on the keys, whose soaring soulful vocals are evocative of Donny Hathaway and Ray Charles, while Benny G’s wild energy on the bass and Benny C’s grooving drum rhythms underpin an unconventional line up with a classic sound. Their crusade of happiness has earned them a loyal fan base, accolades from BBC Radio 6, support from BBC Introducing, and a string of festival shows; now lining up on the same bills as their idols.
New single Come Along is the band’s first release in over a year. Both lyrically and sonically the song is looking to a brighter future, after a tough time for society, helping each other out and feeling hopeful for better days ahead. They worked with producer John Waddell in Oxford and the song was mixed by the legendary Chris Sheldon (Foo Fighters, Biffy Clyro).
Bursting into life with driving keys and a pulsating bass line, the single is sure to be an anthem for the summer, injecting some much-needed positivity into a music scene that has suffered a great deal over the last year.
The band recently gave ‘Come Along’ its first public performance as part of the online Music Feeds concert headlined by Liam Gallagher, Blossoms and Sam Smith that raised over £1 million for charity. Recorded in their own studio, the session earned them the accolade of the best performance of the night from many of the concert viewers and they are now in talks with the organizers James about accompanying them on live dates.
Their forthcoming album is already attracting significant industry attention. Pattern Pusher have recently signed a management deal and have already landed their first big sync placement with Guessable on Comedy Central.
“We are so excited to be able to finally share the new music that we have been working on with the world. We have a renewed spring in our step, and we are marching into 2021 with positivity and excitement”.
Autumn Tour Dates:
3rd November – Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney, London
13th November – The Cavern, Exeter
Further dates to be announced
Additional Live Dates:
30th July – Rock Oyster Festival
27th August – The Great Estate Festival
3rd September – Bosfest
4th September – Shebfest
4th September – On the Road Festival
25th September – The Loft Live Sessions (supporting Will and The People)
