Los Angeles-based quartet Pattern-Seeking Animals (PS-A) is once again poised to redefine the progressive rock landscape with their upcoming studio album “Spooky Action at a Distance” on October 27th, 2023, via InsideOut Music.
The album’s first single, “Window to the World”, immediately captivates with its high-energy, up-tempo art-rock infused with elements of ska and reggae. Demonstrating the band’s fearless approach to experimentation, the single introduces listeners to a sonic universe that is both innovative and nostalgic.
Stream & watch the video for “Window to the World” below.
“Spooky Action at a Distance” finds Pattern-Seeking Animals more confident than ever, approaching new soundscapes and topics, showcasing their evolution, and commitment to pushing their own creative boundaries.
John Boegehold explains: “Because this is our fourth release in less than five years, my intention was to shift gears and not go over ground that’s already been covered. In addition to using different sounds, textures and musical styles, we approached the vocals, especially backing vocals from a fairly different angle. In addition, the album was recorded, mixed and mastered at a different studio with a different engineer than our previous three releases”.
The different approach is not only noticeable in production and sounds, but in the lyrics as well. “The subject matter of the lyrics include a Norse king contemplating life while being conquered, an aging seeker on the path toward enlightenment, aliens hunting down humans trying to evade capture, the life of a conflicted soldier before and after WW1, a pregnant teenager leaving a bad situation at home, a reluctant hero victorious in her final battle and a guy’s girlfriend who leaves him because of his conspiracy theories”.
“Spooky Action at a Distance” is available in the following formats:
• Limited 2CD Digipak*
• Digital album*
• 2LP Gatefold vinyl 180g**
* (including 3 live bonus tracks from ProgStock 2022)
** (including 2 live bonus tracks from ProgStock 2022)
Pre-order “Spooky Action at a Distance” here.
Tracklist:
CD1:
1. The Man Made of Stone (7:01)
2. Window to the World (3:58)
3. What Waitz Me (5:22)
4. He Once Was (12:17)
5. Underneath the Orphan Moon (3:53)
6. Clouds That Never Rain (5:17)
7. Bulletproof (4:17)
8. Somewhere North of Nowhere (6:46)
9. Summoned from Afar (7:33
10. Love Is Still the Light (4:42)
CD2:
11. There Goes My Baby (3:50)
12. Orphans of the Universe (Live at ProgStock 2022) [10:39]
13. Elegant Vampires (Live at ProgStock 2022) [4:27]
14. Time Has a Way (Live at ProgStock 2022) [13:13]
Pattern-Seeking Animals (PS-A) is a pioneering force in the progressive rock genre, consistently pushing the boundaries of musical exploration. Having already left an indelible mark on the genre since their self-titled debut in 2019, Pattern-Seeking Animals weave captivating narratives into an eclectic soundscape that pushes the boundaries of creativity. Hailing from the lineage of the influential Spock’s Beard, Pattern-Seeking Animals features John Boegehold (keyboards and production), Ted Leonard (lead vocals and guitar), bassist Dave Meros, and the dynamic Jimmy Keegan on drums. Formed as a conduit for Boegehold’s visionary compositions, the band has evolved into a driving force of progressive exploration, crafting music that is both intricate and immediate.
