In the midst of the Great Toilet Paper Famine of 2020, an indie rock quartet germinated in the suburban back gardens of Bangor.
In the unusual times of the pandemic, Dharesh, Ben, Reuben and Charlie quickly became the remedy everyone needed.
Their career got off to a flyer when they defeated over 50 bands from across Ireland to claim the title of 'Band of the Year', in Rockshore's Battle of the Bands.
In 2024, :Panic :Over embarked on their first mini-tour of the UK, with sold out shows in The Garage Attic, Glasgow, and The London Troubadour, Earls Court. Even though these were their first gigs outside of Northern Ireland, the fans knew every word, and the infmaous 'Gosh Pit' had spread across the UK!
:Panic :Over's trajectory continued its steep incline, with 'Paper Planes' featuring on ITV Sport's big closing montage of the Eng vs Ire 6 Nations Rugby clash.
UEFA chose 'Part of Something' for the official song of the u19s Euros 2024 Opening Ceremony, and the BBC & ITV picked up 3 tracks from the debut album, in their Euro24 coverage - to audiences of over 20 million!
:Panic :Over start 2025 as recipients of the BPI's Music Export Growth Scheme funding. They are 1 of just 4 artists picked by the BPI to represent the UK at the World's Fair in Osaka, in May.
First single of 2025, 'Risking it All' dropped on the 21st Feb, to coincide with their ILMC showcase with the Music Venues Trust @ the 100 Club in London.
Hot Press - ":Panic :Over are destined for a MASSIVE 2025"
Belfast Telegraph - "You can bet the house
on :Panic :Over having a belter of a year in 2025"
Sunday Life - "Vocals call to mind Rufus Wainwright... Electrifying guitar solos & explosive percussion"
Carly Reid, Director of Sync - WMG
"We're excited to get to work with :Panic :Over - the ONLY Irish band signed to W Songs"
Daily Mirror - "Debut album [False Alarm] references Bloc Party's intricate guitar lines with Interpol's jagged angular punch - sprinkling in a few massive choruses for effect"
Mark Davyd, CEO - Music Venues Trust
"Fantastic new band... The room [@USC] was packed - PACKED!
That's what you want to see"
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