{"title":"Panic Shack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePanic Shack is a 5-piece band hailing from Cardiff, Wales. Formed in 2018, they have been making waves with their unique blend of punk-infused music that defies traditional genre labels. Led by the powerful vocals of Sarah Harvey, Panic Shack also features Meg Fretwell on guitar and backing vocals, Romi Lawrence on guitar and backing vocals, Emily Smith on bass and additional vocals, and Nick Doherty-Williams on drums since August 2022.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sound that has been described as \"punk without being punk,\" Panic Shack brings a fresh energy to the music scene. Their dynamic performances and thought-provoking lyrics captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. The band's lineup has evolved over time, with notable drummers including David Bassey (2) and Ed Barker contributing to their distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an emerging force in the music industry, Panic Shack continues to push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their passion for creating authentic and impactful music shines through in every song they produce. With each member bringing their own unique talents to the table, this talented group promises an exhilarating musical experience like no other.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"baby-shack","title":"Baby Shack","description":"\u003cp\u003eComprised of Sarah Harvey (vocals), Meg Fretwell (guitar\/backing vocals), Romi Lawrence (guitar\/backing vocals), Em Smith (bass) and Ed Barker (drums), the band were officially formed in late 2018 as an affront to how music can feel like a 'members-only club' at the best of times, a phallocracy at the worst. They've since built a word-of-mouth following for their frenetic live show with barely a shred of music available online. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's that sense of inclusiveness that permeates everything Panic Shack do: a band writing killer, off-kilter songs whose guitarists could barely play four chords a year ago having dusted off guitars from the attic; who got started covering Dead or Alive and Stealers Wheel from Googled tabs. It's the kind of trajectory you could compare to a modern Young Marble Giants or ESG, but those bands rarely sounded this fun or alive. 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Comprised of Sarah Harvey (vocals), Meg Fretwell (guitar\/backing vocals), Romi Lawrence (guitar\/backing vocals), Em Smith (bass\/backing vocals) and Nick Williams (drums), the band formed in 2018 as a middle-finger to the “members-only club” atmosphere of indie and punk scenes – not just because they’re male-dominated, but because they make playing music seem out of reach or, even worse, boring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carefree approach gives Panic Shack’s music the same effect as popping a bottle of Prosecco – explosive, intoxicating, and delightfully chaotic. With barely any music available online, they built a word-of-mouth following off the back of their live shows, which have been praised for fusing “thrashy early LA-style punk with choreography that owes something to the Go-Go’s and Iron Maiden all at once” (The Guardian).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 2022, their acclaimed \u003cem\u003eBaby Shack\u003c\/em\u003e EP bottled the lightning they have on stage, cementing their ability to blend killer hooks with a contagious sense of humor. Panic Shack’s self-titled debut album represents a serious level up. Linking up with producer Ali Chant (PJ Harvey, Perfume Genius, Yard Act), it finds the band expanding their gutsy punk sound into fuller territory, packed with vocal harmonies, synths, electronic experimentation, and even a trumpet at one point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the album, the lyrics are conversational, often stemming from in-jokes, while the subject matter spans the full range of the feminine experience. Whether it’s everyday stuff like browsing Hinge (“Unhinged”) and remembering everything you need to stick in your bag because your dress has no pockets (“Pockets”), or broader societal issues like the impact of toxic tabloid culture on body image (“Gok Wan”) and sexual harassment (“SMELLARAT”), no topic is too frivolous or too vast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrresistible because of their simplicity and charming because of their familiarity, Panic Shack are the answer to a question that, quite frankly, isn’t asked often enough: what if the funniest girls you know started a band? The sonic equivalent to a coming-of-age film unfolding over a single night, Panic Shack takes the shape of a bender, beginning by approaching a bar and ending with an impassioned speech at sunrise about how much you love your friends. 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