Pattern Is Movement hasn’t released a record in six years, but this April 1, that’ll change. That’s when the soulful but totally weird Philadelphia duo will release its new and self-titled album via Hometapes. Citing influences as varied as Drake, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, and Werner Herzog, the group says this record exists in a “new and shifting territory where a percussive primitive heartbeat keeps time with the baroque method of civilization,” whatever that means. The A.V. Club is streaming the whole thing below, and interested parties can pre-order it the label’s site. The band’s also currently touring, and upcoming dates are listed below.


Pattern Is Movement tour 2014



March 25—Urban Lounge—Salt Lake City, Utah

March 26—Hi Dive—Denver, Colorado

March 28—Turf Club—St. Paul, Minnesota

March 29—High Noon Saloon—Madison, Wisconsin

March 30—Turner Hall—Milwaukee, Wisconsin

March 31—Schubas—Chicago, Illinois

April 1—Do317 Lounge—Indianapolis, Indiana

April 3—Boot & Saddle—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

April 4—Bowery Ballroom—New York, New York

(all dates with Yellow Ostrich)