When you possess the kind of haunting, gossamer grace in your voice that Claire Brentnall lays down for Contour Lines, the “Kate Bush of today” analogies are bound to pour forth like inclement weather ...

The newly formed project of Claire Brentnall and Richard Knox; Shield Patterns has always shown a sophistication beyond its age, with first single 'The Rule' (Gizeh) gathering attention for it's blend ...

Electronic duo Shield Patterns reveal “Dust Hung Heavy”, the dark and emotive lead single off their forthcoming debut album. Keys drip, samples loop, and beats drag their heavy feet on this stunning ...

LET'S Go Baboon, Stuart and Claire Gibb's new addition to York's roster of music promoters, are linking up with Joe Coates's Please Please You organisation for the first time to co-present a gig at ...

Shield Patterns sign to Gizeh Records and prepare debut single and tour! Claire Brentnall’s woozy, sighing, ethereal melodies and minimal keyboard chimes have been getting our hearts all a-flutter ...

It’s been a glorious summer for Manchester – the roaring success of the Manchester International Festival is still palpable around the city: both metaphorically and physically (however proud of it ...