:Panic Over are (L-R) Dharesh McCarthy, Ben Simms, Reuben Curran and Charlie Gribbons; an indie rock quartet formed in the suburban back gardens of Bangor, during the 'Great Toilet Paper Famine' of 2020.
They have been picking up plaudits ever since, including: BBC Introducing “Ones to Watch”; Daily Mirror Top 50 records of the year; Hot Press “Hot for 2025”; and Belfast Telegraph “10 best home grown acts to keep your eye on in 2025”.
:Panic :Over's anthemic, stadium-rousing sound has already captured the attention of producers and organisers of Global Sporting Events; UEFA chose 'Part of Something' for the official song of the u19s Euros 2024 Opening Ceremony, 'Paper Planes' featured on ITV Sport's big closing montage of the Eng vs Ire 6 Nations Rugby clash, and the BBC & ITV picked up 3 tracks from their debut album, in their Euro24 coverage - to audiences of over 20 million.
:Panic :Over are the latest recipients of the BPI's Music Export Growth Scheme funding, and one of just four artists handpicked by the BPI to represent the UK at the World's Fair in Osaka, on the 22nd of May. Recently signed to Warner Music Group, the indie rockers are celebrating their appearance at Expo with the release of their new single “Actor”.
This summer they embark on their first tour outside of the UK. Fans of Rugby, Football, and Love Island already familiar with :Panic :Over's tunes, are still struggling to get their instantly infectious hooks out of their heads.
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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