Sky Patterns
@skypatterns.bsky.social
Music from the North-West of England. Occasionally performs live, usually with a guitar. Obsessed with coconut, baklava and large bath towels.
Web: https://skypatterns.co.uk/
Bandcamp: https://skypatterns.bandcamp.com/
Web: https://skypatterns.co.uk/
Bandcamp: https://skypatterns.bandcamp.com/
News: The 'Answers On A Postcard' vinyl LP now has 10% off until 24 Nov. Enter the promotional code SPINMAS at the checkout.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
News: The 'Answers On A Postcard' vinyl LP now has 10% off until 24 Nov. Enter the promotional code SPINMAS at the checkout.
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I performed an impromptu afternoon set on Sunday in Staffordshire, playing a bunch of new songs.
Thanks so much to the host, Julie, for allowing me to play her guitar, and such a wonderful crowd of people listening.
Thanks so much to the host, Julie, for allowing me to play her guitar, and such a wonderful crowd of people listening.
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I performed an impromptu afternoon set on Sunday in Staffordshire, playing a bunch of new songs.
Thanks so much to the host, Julie, for allowing me to play her guitar, and such a wonderful crowd of people listening.
Thanks so much to the host, Julie, for allowing me to play her guitar, and such a wonderful crowd of people listening.
I'm delighted to announce that my new 4-song 'Shoreline' digital EP is released and can be found almost everywhere.
Features:-
Shoreline
The Ill Wind
Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
Download:-
skypatterns.bandcamp.com
Stream:-
ditto.fm/shoreline-sk...
Features:-
Shoreline
The Ill Wind
Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
Download:-
skypatterns.bandcamp.com
Stream:-
ditto.fm/shoreline-sk...
August 1, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I'm delighted to announce that my new 4-song 'Shoreline' digital EP is released and can be found almost everywhere.
Features:-
Shoreline
The Ill Wind
Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
Download:-
skypatterns.bandcamp.com
Stream:-
ditto.fm/shoreline-sk...
Features:-
Shoreline
The Ill Wind
Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
Download:-
skypatterns.bandcamp.com
Stream:-
ditto.fm/shoreline-sk...
4. The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
This was a simple idea. My Father is 90 years old, and I have precious few recordings of him. It's funny how we go through life taking photos, particularly on our phones, but rarely record sound, even when the conversation is interesting. 1/3
This was a simple idea. My Father is 90 years old, and I have precious few recordings of him. It's funny how we go through life taking photos, particularly on our phones, but rarely record sound, even when the conversation is interesting. 1/3
July 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
4. The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls
This was a simple idea. My Father is 90 years old, and I have precious few recordings of him. It's funny how we go through life taking photos, particularly on our phones, but rarely record sound, even when the conversation is interesting. 1/3
This was a simple idea. My Father is 90 years old, and I have precious few recordings of him. It's funny how we go through life taking photos, particularly on our phones, but rarely record sound, even when the conversation is interesting. 1/3
3. Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The inclusion of a 'remix' is arguably sometimes an excuse for a record label to extend a band's catalogue, though it really came into its own in the '90s when dance music came to the fore. 1/4
The inclusion of a 'remix' is arguably sometimes an excuse for a record label to extend a band's catalogue, though it really came into its own in the '90s when dance music came to the fore. 1/4
July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
3. Colours Of Our Day (Remix)
The inclusion of a 'remix' is arguably sometimes an excuse for a record label to extend a band's catalogue, though it really came into its own in the '90s when dance music came to the fore. 1/4
The inclusion of a 'remix' is arguably sometimes an excuse for a record label to extend a band's catalogue, though it really came into its own in the '90s when dance music came to the fore. 1/4
2. The Ill Wind
Since the release of the album, I've been busy beavering away on a bunch of new songs. 'The Ill Wind' was penned with this in mind, but somehow it just doesn't fit quite right amongst the other songs, and better suits the feel of the 'Answers On A Postcard' 1/2
Since the release of the album, I've been busy beavering away on a bunch of new songs. 'The Ill Wind' was penned with this in mind, but somehow it just doesn't fit quite right amongst the other songs, and better suits the feel of the 'Answers On A Postcard' 1/2
July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
2. The Ill Wind
Since the release of the album, I've been busy beavering away on a bunch of new songs. 'The Ill Wind' was penned with this in mind, but somehow it just doesn't fit quite right amongst the other songs, and better suits the feel of the 'Answers On A Postcard' 1/2
Since the release of the album, I've been busy beavering away on a bunch of new songs. 'The Ill Wind' was penned with this in mind, but somehow it just doesn't fit quite right amongst the other songs, and better suits the feel of the 'Answers On A Postcard' 1/2
My 'Shoreline' EP is released tomorrow. Here are a few thoughts on each of the songs:
1. Shoreline
Around twelve months ago, I was invited to perform at a festival and wanted to write something special for the set. Around two weeks before the gig, I came up with the chord 1/4
1. Shoreline
Around twelve months ago, I was invited to perform at a festival and wanted to write something special for the set. Around two weeks before the gig, I came up with the chord 1/4
July 31, 2025 at 1:42 PM
My 'Shoreline' EP is released tomorrow. Here are a few thoughts on each of the songs:
1. Shoreline
Around twelve months ago, I was invited to perform at a festival and wanted to write something special for the set. Around two weeks before the gig, I came up with the chord 1/4
1. Shoreline
Around twelve months ago, I was invited to perform at a festival and wanted to write something special for the set. Around two weeks before the gig, I came up with the chord 1/4
My new EP, 'Shoreline', is released on August 1st 2025, and includes three exclusive non-album b-side tracks - 'The Ill Wind', a remix of 'Colours Of Our Day', and 'The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls'.
July 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
My new EP, 'Shoreline', is released on August 1st 2025, and includes three exclusive non-album b-side tracks - 'The Ill Wind', a remix of 'Colours Of Our Day', and 'The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls'.
Last night's gig at The Salty Dog was fantastic. Thanks to everyone who came down. See you again soon!
June 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Last night's gig at The Salty Dog was fantastic. Thanks to everyone who came down. See you again soon!
Tonight!! Admission is free. Support from the excellent Harry Dunn. Harry's on at 8pm, I'm on at 9pm.
June 19, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Tonight!! Admission is free. Support from the excellent Harry Dunn. Harry's on at 8pm, I'm on at 9pm.
This looks absolutely lovely! They've done an amazing job with this pressing 😍
June 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
This looks absolutely lovely! They've done an amazing job with this pressing 😍
This Thursday - 19th June
I'm performing at The Salty Dog in Northwich. It would be great to see some of you at the gig!
Entrance is free, and I'll be on stage at around 9pm.
See you there!
I'm performing at The Salty Dog in Northwich. It would be great to see some of you at the gig!
Entrance is free, and I'll be on stage at around 9pm.
See you there!
June 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
This Thursday - 19th June
I'm performing at The Salty Dog in Northwich. It would be great to see some of you at the gig!
Entrance is free, and I'll be on stage at around 9pm.
See you there!
I'm performing at The Salty Dog in Northwich. It would be great to see some of you at the gig!
Entrance is free, and I'll be on stage at around 9pm.
See you there!
Sky Patterns' second single is released on Friday on Bandcamp and streaming sites, plus a video on YouTube, filmed at my recent gig.
Included is a brand new non-album b-side, entitled 'A World Alive Tonight'. Sneak preview 👇
Included is a brand new non-album b-side, entitled 'A World Alive Tonight'. Sneak preview 👇
April 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Sky Patterns' second single is released on Friday on Bandcamp and streaming sites, plus a video on YouTube, filmed at my recent gig.
Included is a brand new non-album b-side, entitled 'A World Alive Tonight'. Sneak preview 👇
Included is a brand new non-album b-side, entitled 'A World Alive Tonight'. Sneak preview 👇
Lovely to see posts like this over at the "other place" 🙏
March 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Lovely to see posts like this over at the "other place" 🙏
Track #12 Answers On A Postcard
I came up with this instrumental several months ago, and performed it at a local open-mic evening. At the time, it didn't even have a title, so I asked the crowd to let me know if they came up with anything, followed by 1/3
I came up with this instrumental several months ago, and performed it at a local open-mic evening. At the time, it didn't even have a title, so I asked the crowd to let me know if they came up with anything, followed by 1/3
March 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Track #12 Answers On A Postcard
I came up with this instrumental several months ago, and performed it at a local open-mic evening. At the time, it didn't even have a title, so I asked the crowd to let me know if they came up with anything, followed by 1/3
I came up with this instrumental several months ago, and performed it at a local open-mic evening. At the time, it didn't even have a title, so I asked the crowd to let me know if they came up with anything, followed by 1/3
Today, I'm taking a look at the final two tracks on the album.
Track #11 Yesterday
This song is a commentary on other people, and how we believe that we know somebody only to discover that their political viewpoints or beliefs are very different from our own, and how we 1/2
Track #11 Yesterday
This song is a commentary on other people, and how we believe that we know somebody only to discover that their political viewpoints or beliefs are very different from our own, and how we 1/2
March 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today, I'm taking a look at the final two tracks on the album.
Track #11 Yesterday
This song is a commentary on other people, and how we believe that we know somebody only to discover that their political viewpoints or beliefs are very different from our own, and how we 1/2
Track #11 Yesterday
This song is a commentary on other people, and how we believe that we know somebody only to discover that their political viewpoints or beliefs are very different from our own, and how we 1/2
Track #10 Colours Of Our Day
Heading back to the shoreline for this song, which is written about a group of fishermen who don't arrive home due to terrible weather. The anxiety on their families' faces as they eagerly anticipate news of their safety. 1/2
Heading back to the shoreline for this song, which is written about a group of fishermen who don't arrive home due to terrible weather. The anxiety on their families' faces as they eagerly anticipate news of their safety. 1/2
March 7, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Track #10 Colours Of Our Day
Heading back to the shoreline for this song, which is written about a group of fishermen who don't arrive home due to terrible weather. The anxiety on their families' faces as they eagerly anticipate news of their safety. 1/2
Heading back to the shoreline for this song, which is written about a group of fishermen who don't arrive home due to terrible weather. The anxiety on their families' faces as they eagerly anticipate news of their safety. 1/2
Today, I'm taking a look at tracks 9 & 10 on the album.
Track #9 Waking Dream
I wanted to write about the changing of the seasons in a way that is less identifiable than simply leaves falling off the trees. It's also written from the perspective of someone 1/2
Track #9 Waking Dream
I wanted to write about the changing of the seasons in a way that is less identifiable than simply leaves falling off the trees. It's also written from the perspective of someone 1/2
March 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Today, I'm taking a look at tracks 9 & 10 on the album.
Track #9 Waking Dream
I wanted to write about the changing of the seasons in a way that is less identifiable than simply leaves falling off the trees. It's also written from the perspective of someone 1/2
Track #9 Waking Dream
I wanted to write about the changing of the seasons in a way that is less identifiable than simply leaves falling off the trees. It's also written from the perspective of someone 1/2
A wonderful review here of 'Answers On A Postcard' from @brettspaceman.bsky.social, who has taken a look at our debut album for [Sic] Magazine.
"Lyrically and thematically there’s an ‘inner and outer‘ dynamic at play. The results are heartfelt and melodic."
🔗 www.sicmagazine.net/17768/sky-pa...
"Lyrically and thematically there’s an ‘inner and outer‘ dynamic at play. The results are heartfelt and melodic."
🔗 www.sicmagazine.net/17768/sky-pa...
March 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A wonderful review here of 'Answers On A Postcard' from @brettspaceman.bsky.social, who has taken a look at our debut album for [Sic] Magazine.
"Lyrically and thematically there’s an ‘inner and outer‘ dynamic at play. The results are heartfelt and melodic."
🔗 www.sicmagazine.net/17768/sky-pa...
"Lyrically and thematically there’s an ‘inner and outer‘ dynamic at play. The results are heartfelt and melodic."
🔗 www.sicmagazine.net/17768/sky-pa...
Track #8 The Secret Garden
As children, we love the idea of a secret garden. A piece of land with a secret wooden door, hidden at the bottom of the main garden. In our heads, it's full of apple trees, has a winding path, lots of colourful flowers. 1/2
As children, we love the idea of a secret garden. A piece of land with a secret wooden door, hidden at the bottom of the main garden. In our heads, it's full of apple trees, has a winding path, lots of colourful flowers. 1/2
March 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Track #8 The Secret Garden
As children, we love the idea of a secret garden. A piece of land with a secret wooden door, hidden at the bottom of the main garden. In our heads, it's full of apple trees, has a winding path, lots of colourful flowers. 1/2
As children, we love the idea of a secret garden. A piece of land with a secret wooden door, hidden at the bottom of the main garden. In our heads, it's full of apple trees, has a winding path, lots of colourful flowers. 1/2
Today, I'm taking a microscope to tracks 7 & 8 on the album.
7. 3 a.m.
This one is about unrequited love. It's about the thoughts that people have for someone that are never engaged, but vividly come alive at night, either in dreams 1/2
7. 3 a.m.
This one is about unrequited love. It's about the thoughts that people have for someone that are never engaged, but vividly come alive at night, either in dreams 1/2
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today, I'm taking a microscope to tracks 7 & 8 on the album.
7. 3 a.m.
This one is about unrequited love. It's about the thoughts that people have for someone that are never engaged, but vividly come alive at night, either in dreams 1/2
7. 3 a.m.
This one is about unrequited love. It's about the thoughts that people have for someone that are never engaged, but vividly come alive at night, either in dreams 1/2
Track #6 You're A World Away
This song is about keeping the lines of friendship open, regardless of distance. It's essentially saying that friendship doesn't rely on geography. I have a friend who now lives in the UK, but for many years lived in both New Zealand and America. 1/2
This song is about keeping the lines of friendship open, regardless of distance. It's essentially saying that friendship doesn't rely on geography. I have a friend who now lives in the UK, but for many years lived in both New Zealand and America. 1/2
March 5, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Track #6 You're A World Away
This song is about keeping the lines of friendship open, regardless of distance. It's essentially saying that friendship doesn't rely on geography. I have a friend who now lives in the UK, but for many years lived in both New Zealand and America. 1/2
This song is about keeping the lines of friendship open, regardless of distance. It's essentially saying that friendship doesn't rely on geography. I have a friend who now lives in the UK, but for many years lived in both New Zealand and America. 1/2
Today I'm looking at tracks 5 & 6 on the album.
Track #5 Shoreline
I was invited to perform at a summer festival with a faintly hippy vibe, and came up with the idea for 'Shoreline' in the weeks leading up to the gig. I've never lived next to the sea, but my friend's parents used to own 1/3
Track #5 Shoreline
I was invited to perform at a summer festival with a faintly hippy vibe, and came up with the idea for 'Shoreline' in the weeks leading up to the gig. I've never lived next to the sea, but my friend's parents used to own 1/3
March 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Today I'm looking at tracks 5 & 6 on the album.
Track #5 Shoreline
I was invited to perform at a summer festival with a faintly hippy vibe, and came up with the idea for 'Shoreline' in the weeks leading up to the gig. I've never lived next to the sea, but my friend's parents used to own 1/3
Track #5 Shoreline
I was invited to perform at a summer festival with a faintly hippy vibe, and came up with the idea for 'Shoreline' in the weeks leading up to the gig. I've never lived next to the sea, but my friend's parents used to own 1/3
Track #4 Northern Belle
I came up with the idea of writing about childhood memories, because we can all relate to them. I've never actually seen the Northern Belle steam train, but I've certainly been on several old steam trains, and visited the National Rail Museum as a kid 1/2
I came up with the idea of writing about childhood memories, because we can all relate to them. I've never actually seen the Northern Belle steam train, but I've certainly been on several old steam trains, and visited the National Rail Museum as a kid 1/2
March 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Track #4 Northern Belle
I came up with the idea of writing about childhood memories, because we can all relate to them. I've never actually seen the Northern Belle steam train, but I've certainly been on several old steam trains, and visited the National Rail Museum as a kid 1/2
I came up with the idea of writing about childhood memories, because we can all relate to them. I've never actually seen the Northern Belle steam train, but I've certainly been on several old steam trains, and visited the National Rail Museum as a kid 1/2
Today, I'm looking at tracks 3 & 4 on the album.
Track #3 You Are My World
Essentially, this song is a story with a before and after. The first verse is more downbeat, whereas the second verse is optimistic and pure happiness.
Track #3 You Are My World
Essentially, this song is a story with a before and after. The first verse is more downbeat, whereas the second verse is optimistic and pure happiness.
March 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Today, I'm looking at tracks 3 & 4 on the album.
Track #3 You Are My World
Essentially, this song is a story with a before and after. The first verse is more downbeat, whereas the second verse is optimistic and pure happiness.
Track #3 You Are My World
Essentially, this song is a story with a before and after. The first verse is more downbeat, whereas the second verse is optimistic and pure happiness.