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Problem Patterns
Problem Patterns
	Problem Patterns at Stendhal Festival in 2024
Background information
Origin	Belfast, Northern Ireland
Genres	Punk rock; Riot grrrl; Queercore;
Years active	2018–present
Labels	Alcopop! Records
Members	Beverley Boal; Bethany Crooks; Alanah Smith; Ciara King;
Website	problempatterns.bandcamp.com

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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

Albums

Blouse Club - Alcopop! (2023)

EPs

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

References

^ 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.
^ 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.

[BBCGlasto-1] Lawrence, Jessica (29 April 2024). "Glastonbury: Belfast band Problem Patterns land coveted festival slot". BBC News. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

[ClashConv-2] Mason, Julia (28 December 2023). "In Conversation: Problem Patterns". Clash. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

[RSProb-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.

[GuardianOne-4] Mongredien, Phil (14 October 2023). "One to watch: Problem Patterns". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

[NIMusicPrize-5] Breen, Nadia (14 November 2024). "NI Music Prize award winners 2024 announced". Belfast Live. Retrieved 18 June 2025.

[IrishNews-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.

[BelfastTele-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.

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 ===EPs===
 *''Good For You, Aren't You Great?'' - Self released (2019)
-*''Boring Songs For Boring People' - Alcopop! (2025)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/85889/problem-patterns-announce-new-ep-share-im-fine-and-im-doing-great-video|title=Problem Patterns announce new EP, share “I'm Fine and I'm Doing Great” video|website=Punk News|first=Em|last=Moore|date=24 June 2025|access-date=24 June 2025}}</ref>
+*''Boring Songs For Boring People'' - Alcopop! (2025)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/85889/problem-patterns-announce-new-ep-share-im-fine-and-im-doing-great-video|title=Problem Patterns announce new EP, share “I'm Fine and I'm Doing Great” video|website=Punk News|first=Em|last=Moore|date=24 June 2025|access-date=24 June 2025}}</ref>
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