Interview: The Brash & Brilliant Madness of Why Patterns – Dan McClennan (Drum Sounds)

Following from their uncompromising and off-kilter 2022 debut album ‘Regurgitorium’, Why Patterns return with an ear assaulting about turn on their sophomore record ‘Screamers’. Out 11th July, 2025, via Human Worth.

 

16-minutes of madness, Why Patterns have strived to create something so distinctive, so abrasive, so interesting, and so lovable, provided you like a bit of noise.

Read our full review here.

They’re something special, and to try and understand what makes them tick, we spoke to dummer Dan McClennan about their new album, Screamers. Digging into the guts of it, their vision, how they have gotten to this place, and so much more.

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WHY PATTERNSBandcamp | Facebook Instagram | Spotify
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