:Panic :Over are Reuben Curran, Charlie Gribbons, Dharesh McCarthy, and Ben Simms. The indie-rock quartet formed in the suburban back gardens of Bangor, Northern Ireland in the midst of 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 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 the instantly infectious hooks out of their heads.
BBC Introducing - Taylor Johnson “TURN THAT UP - That is f**kin DYNAMITE!!
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”
Daily Mirror - “[:Panic :Over] reference Bloc Party’s intricate guitar lines with Interpol’s jagged angular punch - sprinkling in a few massive choruses for effect”