The Northern Irish Music Prize 2024 winners have been revealed, and it was great news for Belfast-based quartet, Problem Patterns.
The band picked up the coveted Northern Irish “Album of the Year” award for their critically acclaimed debut album, “Blouse Club” (Alcopop! Records).
Problem Patterns’ Ciara King commented: “We’re a bit speechless about winning the album of the year. I guess it means so much to us to see a queer, feminist piece of work winning a prize of this scale. I think it makes me feel hopeful that queer voices are being appreciated.
“We absolutely did not expect to win and did cartwheels and tumbles on stage. We put everything we had into this album and we’re really proud of it. It’s a true reflection of who we all are as people. This means the world to a DIY punk band like us. Thanks to everyone who’s supported so far, bring on Problem Patterns 2025!”
To celebrate the news, the band have shared another new cut from the recently-revealed electronic rework version of the album, Blouse Clubland, which is also out now via Alcopop! Records.
New single ‘Who Do We Not Remix’ is the latest track to be taken from the record.
Blouse Clubland is available on limited edition cassette tape (pink) with an outrageously loud accompanying limited edition shirt/blouse in collaboration with clothing range The Dudes – purchase now: https://ilovealcopop.co.uk/collections/problem-patterns
The band have two remaining December support slots with Other Half and The Mary Wallopers to round out the year.
Live Dates:
15.12.24 – Norwich – Voodoo Daddy’s (w/ Other Half)
29.12.24 – Belfast – SSE Arena (w/ The Mary Wallopers)
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