New York’s Patent Pending are making August a pop punk paradise for fans in the UK, with a new single, alongside a tour which includes appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival.
The new single “Punk Rock Songs” graces centre stage, the first original music since the bands’ 2015 release Riot Hearts Rebellion. The track is very much a milestone in the decade long career, being a retrospective look back at the journey that has entertained the masses. The lyrics speak of a specific incident in London, with one particular fan, telling the story of what all Patent Pending fans know, that it’s not just a show, or a song, it’s a family.
Singer Joe explains the background to Punk Rock Songs:
“To me, Punk Rock Songs is the perfect glimpse into the lives of Patent Pending. It’s written to illustrate the love we have for this band, the music we make and the people that we are so privileged to share it with. Every line in the song showcasing the seemingly hopeless path of struggle that we’ve encountered on our way to becoming the band we are is contrasted with a line about the simple joys that keep us going through our most difficult times. This song is a true testament to the heart and soul of this band.“.
Check out Punk Rock Songs below:
And with the tour just around the corner, the family reunion is looking like it’s going to be one hell of a party! One sold out venue and another already upgraded to accommodate more brothers and sisters, you won’t want to miss the pop punk party of the season.
Speaking about coming back to the UK, Joe (singer) comments:
“We are so amped up to get back on tour in the UK! It’s only been 8 months, but for us, that’s about 8 months too long! We’re excited to bring an all new stage show jam packed with songs from all over our catalog with a couple new heavy hitters sprinkled in. People need rock music right now, and we’re counting down the seconds till we can bring it to them!“
You can catch Patent Pending live at the following shows:
17th August – Norwich, The Waterfront
18th August – Birmingham, 02 Academy 2 (Upgraded venue due to demand)
19th August – Glasgow, King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
20th August – Newcastle, Think Tank
21st August – Manchester, Deaf Institute (SOLD OUT)
22nd August – Bristol, The Fleece
23rd August – Reading Festival, The Lock Up
24th August – Leeds Festival, The Lock Up
Tickets are selling fast, so get yours today at https://www.patentpendingmusic.com/tour
Patent Pending are closing out their visit to the UK with sets at Reading and Leeds Festival on ‘The Lock Up’ stage, under the headliners and long time friends, Bowling For Soup. The band are playing Reading on Friday 23rd and Leeds on Saturday 24th August.
Excited to be playing at Reading & Leeds, Joe shares:
“My brothers and I have been watching videos from this Reading and Leeds Fest since we were little kids! I distinctly remember getting my first glimpse of a mosh pit during a broadcast of Rage Against The Machine playing this festival from way back! Needless to say, we’re stoked to bring our NY style chaos to the Reading and Leeds Stage!“.