Shield Patterns has been played on NTS shows including NTS Manchester, with Dust Hung Heavy first played on 6 December 2015.

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 of minimalism, fragility and warmth.

After retiring to the wilderness and isolation of the North Wales countryside to record their debut album, the duo returned with a new single and UK Tour in March 2014, its teaser video implying a much darker, richer soundworld….. like falling – slowly, gracefully, and not without hope,…