The Patterns are probably the best match for a contemporary Slumberland Records signee, who are not actually signed to Slumberland Records. The Patterns Pop! is their only LP to date, having dropped in 2020, however the band is fairly active, releasing a scattering of singles since and continuing to play shows on a semi-regular basis. As you'd expect, the group has a warm, jangly sound that hits this instant saturation point between nostalgia and timelessness that seems to cut through all contemporary trends while embodying the best qualities of pop music all at once. They've also managed to cultivate a permeating, dreamy aura, which is suitably surreal and appropriate to much of the sometimes bizarre subject matter of the songs. Think Posies drunk on the nectar of a daydream or Peel Dream Magazine taking The Byrds's advice and following the Tambourine Man wherever his whim may guide them. They're catchy as a cold to boot! Nothing should burst your bubble so long as you've got some of their clever turns floating around in the ol' attic... unless you're one of those people who like to pop bubble wrap for fun, in which case, turn this LP up loud enough so that you can hear it over all the plastic bursting between your grubby little fingers. If you're going to have multiple pastimes, you might as well try and stack them!
