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The band members' passion for music shines through in their live shows, where they deliver electrifying performances that leave audiences mesmerized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over two decades of experience under their belts, Panchiko continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. They are not afraid to experiment with different sounds and styles, constantly evolving as artists. This commitment to growth and innovation sets them apart from other bands in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"failed-at-maths","title":"Failed at Math(s)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn July 21st, 2016, a user on 4chan’s \/mu\/ board posted a photo of a demo CD they’d discovered in an Oxfam charity store in Nottingham, UK: titled D\u0026gt;E\u0026gt;A\u0026gt;T\u0026gt;H\u0026gt;M\u0026gt;E\u0026gt;T\u0026gt;A\u0026gt;L, purportedly released in 2000. The listener uploaded the ripped audio to file-sharing sites, and later YouTube, where it began circulating around web forums. A cult of fans banded together to solve the origin story of the mysterious disc, until eventually a long defunct local band from Nottingham who called themselves Panchiko discovered their album (limited to 30 copies) had spread virally across the internet decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy popular demand Panchiko reunited touring the music of D\u0026gt;E\u0026gt;A\u0026gt;T\u0026gt;H\u0026gt;M\u0026gt;E\u0026gt;T\u0026gt;A\u0026gt;L to sold out audiences across the US and UK in 2022 and will self-release a new LP titled Failed at Math(s) on May 5 2023 followed by an expanded US tour. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Panchiko","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50451335676235,"sku":"2022737","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/FAILEDMATHS-DIGITAL_7b1cfc36_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727122873"},{"product_id":"ginkgo-kqmo2a","title":"Ginkgo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanchiko\u003c\/strong\u003e presents their second album, \u003cem\u003eGinkgo\u003c\/em\u003e, taking inspiration from Radiohead while maintaining their own unique sound and perspectives. 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