Ever since I saw this Philadelphia duo open for St. Vincent last year, I have been completely obsessed with Pattern is Movement. They definitely stand out as one of the most unique bands that I've ever encountered: they look like lumberjacks and yet they make beautiful, flowery but distinct music with incredibly complex rhythms and rich, multi-layered vocal harmonies. I expect to see great things from this band (we put them on our bands to watch for 2010 list) and while their genius may never be appreciated in the mainstream, I think they will continue to build a solid indie following in their own right.
In keeping with everything I've said thus far, here's a lovely new track from them called "Light of the World." It will only be available at the merch table of their shows as part of a limited tour-only EP release with other unreleased tracks (including a David Bowie cover - intriguing!). They will soon be heading on tour with another indie band that I love, Via Audio (see dates below).
Light of the World [mp3]
02/23/10 - Washington, DC @ DC9
02/24/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ Kungfu Necktie
02/25/10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Union Hall
02/26/10 - Boston, MA - Middle East
02/27/10 - Hamden, CT - The Space
02/28/10 - Buffalo, NY - Big Orbit Soundlab
03/01/10 - Toronto, ON - The Drake
03/02/10 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern
03/03/10 - Bloomington, IN - Bishop
03/04/10 - St. Louis, MO - Billiken Club @ Saint Louis University
03/05/10 - Milwaukee, WI - Club Garibaldi
03/06/10 - Depere, WI - Baba Louies
03/07/10 - Madison, WI - The Frequency
03/09/10 - Chicago, IL - Schuba's
03/10/10 - Dekalb, IL - The House Cafe
03/12/10 - Kansas City, MO - Record Bar
03/13/10 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Fugue
03/17/10 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/18/10 - Austin, TX @ Hometapes SXSW Showcase
03/19/10 - Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/20/10 - Austin, TX @ Hometapes Friend Island
03/21/10 - Mobile, AL - Alabama Music Box
03/23/10 - Columbia, SC - The Whig
03/25/10 - Charlottesville, VA - Twisted Branch Tea Bazaar
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