Heading into the latter half of a decade together, Problem Patterns are well-seasoned and only getting weirder. Refusing the notion of softening with age, the band are constantly pushing themselves through their musical output whilst keeping their roots political and feminist.
Known for their lively performances, they have supported the likes of Le Tigre, Bob Vylan and Stiff Little Fingers, with festival appearances including the Park Stage at Glastonbury, 2000Trees and Other Voices.
“A thoroughly great racket” - Steve Lamacq, BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC
“Fuckin’ fantastic!” - Gordon Ramsey
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Cooking up a plastic fantastic disco-punk sound from a collage of musical influences, Manchester four-piece The Red Stains embrace the kitsch and the tacky as a power to disrupt the male-dominated music industry.
Their sharp and sarcastic lyrics hold a mirror up to domestic everyday life: consumerism, mental illness, public transport, discount supermarkets and being queer.
Forming the Red Stains’ distinctive ready-meal-punk sound are four ingredients: Talie Lauren’s fiery and powerful vocals hang over a backdrop of Sterling Kelly’s gritty, throbbing bass, and newly added into the mix are Robyn Elliott’s drum beats that demand your attention and Liss Connelly’s cosmic glittering synth that ascends into the mix taking the sound to a supersonic level to create the familiar ‘Red Stains’ chaos.
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Pocketknife are a Welsh/Mancunian melodic post-punk duo blending math-rock energy with hook-driven songwriting. Drawing influence from Biffy Clyro, PJ Harvey, Queens of the Stone Age and Dinosaur Jr., the band are known for intense live performances and have previously shared stages with Lightning Bolt, The Joy Formidable and Melt-Banana. After a hiatus, they’ve recently returned with new music and live shows.
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Problem Patterns +
The Red Stains +
Pocketknife
The Ferret, Preston
Tuesday, 31st March 2026
Tickets: £6
Ages 14+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult)
