Pattern-Seeking Animals
Pattern-Seeking Animals | |
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| Origin | California |
| Genres | Progressive rock |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Label | Inside Out |
| Members |
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| Website | psanimals1 |
Pattern-Seeking Animals is an American progressive rock supergroup formed in 2018 by Ted Leonard, Dave Meros, John Boegehold and Jimmy Keegan, all of whom are current or former members and collaborators of fellow progressive rock ensemble Spock's Beard.[1][2][3]
Name
About the band's name, Leonard said in an interview:[2]
It's basically a description of the human being. What separates us from animals is our tendency (or necessity) to give a meaning to our surroundings. It's also part of the song "Bulletproof" from Spock's latest album which, once written, John added to his long list of bands/albums names.
History
The band was put together to perform some music that Boegehold had been writing in 2018, with Leonard and Meros co-writing some of the material. They eventually agreed to turn it into a band[2][3] and now intend to release one album every year and go on tour with additional session musicians.[1]
After signing with Inside Out Music, the band released its first, self-titled album on July 5, 2019.[4][3] The second album, Prehensile Tales, came out less than a year later, on May 15, 2020,[5] and was positively reviewed by Prog.[6]
Their third album, Only Passing Through, was released on April 1, 2022.[7] Their fourth album, Spooky Action at a Distance, was released on October 27, 2023.[8] Their fifth album, Friend of all Creatures, was released on February 14, 2025.[9]
Members
Band members
- Ted Leonard – lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (2018–present)
- Dave Meros – bass, backing vocals (2018–present)
- John Boegehold – keyboards, synthesizers, mellotron, programming, guitar, mandolin, backing vocals (2018–present; not touring)[10]
- Jimmy Keegan – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2018–present)
Live members
- Dennis Atlas – keyboards, backing vocals (2022–present)
- Walter Ino – guitar, keyboards, mandolin, backing vocals (2022–present)
Discography
- Pattern-Seeking Animals (2019)
- Prehensile Tales (2020)
- Only Passing Through (2022)
- Spooky Action at a Distance (2023)
- Friend of all Creatures (2025)
References
- ^ a b "About the band". Pattern-Seeking Animals' official website. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c Paiz, André Luiz (June 18, 2019). "Entrevista: Ted Leonard". 80 Minutos. Archived from the original on June 3, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ a b c Munro, Scott (April 15, 2020). "Spock's Beard spinoff Pattern-Seeking Animals announce debut album". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals announces debut album featuring members of Spock's Beard". The Prog Report. April 15, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (February 25, 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals announce new studio album Prehensile Tales". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
- ^ Blum, Jordan (May 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals - Prehensile Tales review Heartfelt odes and colourful playing from the Californian quartet". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Ewing, Jerry (December 14, 2020). "Pattern-Seeking Animals return with album number three". Prog. Future plc. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals unveil new single "Window to the World" & announce new album "Spooky Action at a Distance"". Rock 'n' Load. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
- ^ "Friend of All Creatures, by Pattern-Seeking Animals". Pattern-Seeking Animals. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
- ^ "Pattern-Seeking Animals". ProgStock 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2023.