Humaana Signs To Panic
January 12th, 2012

I'm very excited to tell you about a well kept secret that's been buried beneath the snow for a little too long, Humaana.

The cold months of Bostons chill, layering on sweaters and jackets can only keep you so warm. The warmth of a nice studio, adding layers of instruments and producing music that warms you on the inside can be just as much of a necessity to make it through those freezing times. That's just what the members of Humaana had in mind when forming as a studio project in the Fall of 2009. It was also way to keep the members of Humaanas' sanity during Bostons Winter months.

Bassist Aaron Bernard and drummer Tim Manning had been playing music together for years in their previous band Late Nite Wars and had recorded all of their releases at Format Audio by engineer Ryan Stack. After establishing a friendship with Ryan, Humaana was formed with a goal to write and record as much material as possible without any genre constraints.

Bands like Karate, The Police, Phoenix and The Kinks have laid the maps in front of Humaana as guiddance for thier sound. Humaana serves as an outlet for it's members to play music closer to those influences while taking a new path to explore themselves.

Having been friends with Aaron and Ryan, I accidentally stumbled upon Humaana and was into it from the first listen. I couldn't believe that the two of them never told anyone about what they had been doing behind closed doors...I guess that's their business. But they could have at least told me that they were doing a band too. Humaana is great indie rock and I'm excited that Panic Records gets to be a part of it.

Comfort was written and recorded in the Fall of 2010 between a series of long breaks due to careers and touring. Comprised of a collection of songs that had been heavily refined until finally ending up on Comfort. Humaanas Comfort EP will appeal to any fan of indie music and in need of the warmth only provided by a great song. Comfort will see the light of day on Vinyl, CD and Digital formats February 28th via Panic Records.

Humaana are streaming the first track, Passing Parade, from the Comfort EP now on their Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/humaana

Heartwell Signs To Panic
December 22nd, 2011

People usually ask “how do you find the bands on Panic?” My answer is usually “people tell me about them.” People are ALWAYS telling me to check out their band or their friends’ bands. The people I listen to the most are the people that are a part of the family; I trust their opinions over all others.

The Pentidudes wouldn’t shut up about this band Heartwell and how awesome they were and how they were the best dudes and blah, blah, blah, blah. Being that Pentimento are some of the best dudes, they’re pretty good at assessing dudes (I mean good dudes), so I finally gave in and checked out Heartwell.

I grabbed up Heartwells “On Science, On Strings” EP from their Bandcamp page (you should do the same) and began rocking that EP every day. Becoming almost obsessed I turned listening to “On Science, On Strings” into a daily listening ritual. I couldn’t get enough of it and a day didn’t feel complete unless I was reassured that “everything’s gonna be alright from now on” which is the closing chorus from the EP. From beginning to end, the EP is solid and worth repeat plays. I knew I should put the moves on Heartwell.

Once talks began with Heartwell, it was pretty much a given that they should be a part of the family. Good dudes, playing good music? That’s what this is all about. No pretention and no outlandish expectations. Heartwell are sincere dudes doing their things and doing it well.

The Panic family continues to grow and Heartwell are a part of it all now. I’m happy to welcome them into our home and I’m looking forward to what 2012 will bring for Heartwell.

Go listen to their EP right now on Facebook and then give them one of those thumbs up things to keep up on what they’ll have coming up. http://www.facebook.com/HeartwellNJ

Pentimento Signs To Panic
June 7th, 2011

It's always a great feeling to come across new music that gets you excited and gives you the craving to throw it on at any chance that you get. Last month I came across a band called Pentimento and started listening to them on a daily basis. It's an even greater feeling when you get in touch with a band to tell them how much you like their band and they come back with a positive attitude and a modest response. I think Panic Records is lucky in the fact that, in my opinion, all of the bands that make up Panic Records are full of the greatest people. Pentimento fits in perfectly with this family and I'm really excited to make this announcement and welcome them to this thing of ours.

While staying true to the roots and influences of their upbringing, what sets Pentimento apart is the sheer honesty and authenticity you take way when listening to their music. The goal of Pentimento has always been to create passionate music that they could share with others and have the listener feel and connect with on a personal level.

Pentimento's process of writing and recording their newest EP Wrecked was to weed out any possibility of artificial factors or "studio magic". The goal was to bring the most genuine and real instance to the listener with the hopes that the same experience that is put across live, comes through on their recordings. Pentimentos' Wrecked has achieved that goal and surpassed it with one of the most honest EPs to come out this year. Panic Records is proud to release Wrecked on CD and Digital formats on July 19th, 2011 with the Vinyl version to follow shortly after.

Stream Wrecked in it's entirety now on Pentimentos Facebook Page. While you're at it, "Like" them!

First Ever Panic Records Showcase
January 15th, 2011

I'm really excited to tell you about the first ever Panic Records Showcase that will take place on May 27th, 2010 in Seattle, WA at Neumos!

The Panic family is big and always growing. Initially I wanted to have every single Panic band play, logistics made it impossible for that to happen. So...the bands that will be a part of the first ever Panic Records Showcase are : All Teeth, Run With The Hunted, Wait In Vain, Make Do And Mend, Another Breath and Trial. All bands on Panic are a huge part of the labels survival and I'm really humbled to have these bands share in the showcase to celebrate what we have all built together.

Rain Fest has graciously included the Panic Records Showcase as a part of this years fest and we are just as excited to be a part of Rain Fest. The Panic Showcase will take place on the first day, Friday May 27th. The remaining bands for Friday as well as tickets will be announced shortly.

Bringing In The New Year With A New Sampler
December 27th, 2010

We've launched our Fall / Winter Panic Records Sampler. You can download it now for free from our Sampler page. Includes new songs from Late Nite Wars, Make Do And Mend, The Saddest Landscape, All Teeth, Run With The Hunted, Casting Curses, The Anchor Boys and Lions Lions.

Also to kick off the New Year right, we're celebrating by giving away a whole lot of goodies. You can find out what we're giving away and what you have to do in order to receive the goodies on our Contests Page.

The support recieved in 2010 was incredible and I'm very thankful that the label continues on into 2011 because of that support. These contests are more of a thank you to the people that take the time to help out and spread the word about Panic and the Panic bands. Thank you.

All Teeth "Young Love" Preorders Up Now
December 14th, 2010

We are now taking preorders for the new All Teeth EP, "Young Love".

I've been jamming this record since the Summer and it still maintains my excitement each and every time I put it on. By far one of my favorite records that will come out next year. All other hardcore bands are going to have a tough time topping this release in 2011.

I know, you thought the record was going to be out this year, the release date got pushed back. The woes of doing vinyl in this age means that there's no guarantee of when vinyl will actually be finished. We're at the mercy of the pressing plant and that means that the official release date will be January 18th. We do expect to start shipping these before that date though.

We're doing a special screen printed b-side for these. Couple different preorder packages for Young Love are up right now. All vinyl orders will come with a limited edition zine by Sammy Winston who also does spoken word on the Young Love EP. The zine is an accompanying piece to his part on the All Teeth "Young Love" record. Hit up www.panicrecords.net/estore to get in on the preorders now.

If you're anywhere close (within 12 hours driving) to Santa Rosa or Stockton on January 7th and 8th, make the trip out to the Young Love record release shows with Ceremony, Sabertooth Zombie, Dead To Me and more. I'll be there, all the way from Seattle. What will be your excuse? No excuse. Get full details here and here.

Here's to gloom kids, we stay alive inside our heads with nowhere to go.

The Anchor Boys Have Come To Party!
December 8th, 2010

Starting as a string plunking acoustic duo over the past two and a half years, The Anchor Boys have truly come into their own. they made their place in the local scene as the very fast, super melodic and most triumphant pop punk band. They knew they had something special when people would hang late at shows and sing their hearts out while moving around. This isn't your older brothers pop punk band. Don't expect Hurley t-shirts, chain wallets and lip piercings.

The Anchor Boys will out drink you, out eat you, beat you in NHL 11 and FIFA and then play music as hard as they want. Always wriging new songs, designing their own merchandise, these Anchor Boys reek of the DIY ethic stewed in awesomeness. The Anchor Boys are the monster that won't die, the hipster you've grown to love and the prophetic tattooed hardcore dudes you can identify with. Give one listen to The Anchor Boys and it's sure to be on repeat.

Always down for a good time, Panic Records have invited Philadephia's self proclaimed party machine, The Anchor Boys to rage with the rest of the Panic Family. The Anchor Boys will release their debut full length entitled "Devastator" in February 2011 on Panic Records. Check em out and give them that thumbs up thing on Facebook.

Run With The Hunted Self Titled Full Length Out Now!
November 23rd, 2010

The new Run With The Hunted LP is officially out. To celebrate, we've launched a contest that will yield you some great things, including a record player.

Hit up our contest page to get the full details and instructions on how to enter. Open to anyone in the world, we will not discriminate based on where you live. Anyone who participates will be entered into the drawing for the prizes.

Pastepunk.com says "New RUN WITH THE HUNTED full-length likely one of the best hardcore releases of 2010."

We think so too, take a listen to the record and help us spread the word about this record!

Run With The Hunted Preorders Shipping - Full Album Stream
November 17th, 2010

We've started packing up and shipping out the Run With The Hunted Preorders. If you've already ordered this record, thank you for supporting Run With The Hunted and Panic Records. I know that Run With The Hunted are proud of their new record and of course I am beyond excited to have it as a part of the Panic catalog. The new LP is solid from start to finish and gets me reminds me of why I fell in love with hardcore in the first place. Challenging lyrics and driving music that keeps me hanging on for the next riff. An overused word to describe it would be, incredible, and it is indeed that...incredible.

If you haven't ordered the record and you're still unsure if you want to, we've put up a full stream of the record on the Panic Records Bandcamp to convince you that it will be hailed as one of the best hardcore records to come out in 2010. Head over to http://PanicRecords.bandcamp.com and give it a listen, then share it. Help us spread the word.

Run With The Hunted are finishing up their tour of the Midwest and East Coast right now and have just confirmed and announced their West Coast dates.

11.18.10 - Columbia, South Carolina @ House of Fun
11.19.10 - Clarksville, TN @ The Coup
11.20.10 - Fest in Little Rock, AR @ Downtown Music
11.21.10 - Tulsa, OK @ Reverb
11.22.10 - Amarillo, TX @ The War Legion
11.26.10 - Mesa, AZ @ The Underground (Record Release)
11.27.10 - San Diego, CA @ Che Cafe
12.02.10 - Redding, CA @ Sue’s Java Cafe
12.03.10 - Springfield, OR @ The Rabbit Hole
12.04.10 - Tacoma, WA @ The Red Room
12.05.10 - Seattle, WA @ The Black Lodge
12.06.10 - Vancouver, BC @ The Red Gate
12.07.10 - Victoria, BC @ Ambrosia Events Centre
12.08.10 - Bellingham, WA @ House Show
12.10.10 - Portland, OR @ Black Waterv
12.11.10 - Santa Cruz, CA @ 150 Pioneer Street
12.12.10 - Sacramento, CA @ The Hub
12.13.10 - Reno, NV @ Fort Ryland 2000

All Teeth Are A Part Of This Thing Of Ours
October 15th, 2010

It's Been a long time coming, it's now official, All Teeth have joined this thing of ours, Panic Records.

A long time coming is an understatement as All Teeth have been a band that Panic has been eagerly waiting to work with. Talks began back in February when All Teeth rolled through on tour with Defeater and I was blown away. I was already into All Teeth before hand and loved their LP "I Am Losing", but the new songs they played and the downsizing of members (2 vocalists down to 1 solid frontman, David Kelling) caught my attention and it was evident that All Teeth were well on their way to becoming one of my favorite current hardcore bands. An important factor in being a part of Panic is that the people that make up the bands are people I would hang out with on any day of the week, All Teeth are good people and ones that I know I will become great friends with over time.

Being teased with the promise of new songs over months and months, waiting and waiting...finally I was given some jams to listen to. Good things come to those who wait and good is also an understatement. All Teeths' first release on Panic will be their new EP Young Love and it's incredible. 5 brand new songs that are miles above anything they've ever done and miles above anything that most bands have done. Caught in between the Nerve Agents, Hope Conspiracy and American Nightmare, the songs on Young Love gave me goosebumps upon first listen and repeated goosebumps with repeated listens. The lyrics are easy to connect and identify with and the music is exactly what I would want to play myself. If you couldn't tell, I'm very excited to have All Teeth as a part of the Panic Records family and I hope you will give them some love and attention too. All Teeth have put up Caller ID from Young Love on their Facebook page to listen to, so listen to it and tell us (Panic and All Teeth) what you think.

All Teeth are heading out to the East Coast to hang and bang with Make Do And Mend, Defeater and Living With Lions for a quick tour that includes a stop at this years Fest in Gainesville. Check the dates and then check that tour out if it's near you.

Run With The Hunted Full Length Preorders Up Now
October 15th, 2010

We are finally able to launch the preorders for the self titled Run With The Hunted LP.

Top 10 record of 2010, that's my prediction...at least it's in my top 10. The record is one of my favorite records to come out in a long time. Very excited to finally be able to release a record by Run With The Hunted. After 2 years of nagging them, they agreed and the day for the release is coming soon. November 23rd, 2010 the new Run With The Hunted LP will hit stores.

Back on to the subject of preorders for this record. We've got a couple different package options going for this one, check them out when you get the chance. The collector pack comes with a special 7" that's limited to 100 copies only and the collector pack will also enter you into a raffle to get 1 of 5 test presses for the record that we will be inserting into the collector pack preorders. We'll also be throwing in 1 of 5 test presses for the limited 7" into those collector packs. Other packages include a new Run With The Hunted T-Shirt and Zip Up Hoodie. Hit up our webstore to get all the details about the preorders.

Run With The Hunted hit the road next week (October 23rd). Dates are up now and more are being added (West Coast, you have not been left out). If you haven't checked out Run With The Hunted, you should do so. Listen to their jams on their Facebook and help spread the word if you like what you're hearing. These are some of my favorite people and they appreciate any help they get and I do too.

Make Do And Mend Preorders
October 15th, 2010

It's preorder crazy over here at Panic Records. I guess that's what happens when bands all get their records done at the same time, gotta get them up and going at the same time.

The new Make Do And Mend LP End Measured Mile is up for preorder. Panic Records WILL have an exclusive vinyl version of End Measured Mile that will be up soon in our store. In the meantime, you can still preorder the CD version from Panic or get a copy of End Measured Mile on limited Clear Vinyl (only 200 copies pressed) from Paper + Plastick, they're close to selling out of those 200, so get on those now if you want one of them. For those waiting for the Panic vinyl version, I really appreciate your patience and loyalty in supporting Panic and MDAM with that. Smartpunk is also running a preorder that includes a copy of the Vinyl, CD and an exclusive Poster. Basically, if you haven't already preordered this record, you've got three options to get another top 10 record of 2010.

Want to hear the opening track Unknowingly Strong and see the making of End Measured Mile? Check it out now on Alternative Press.

Make Do And Mend are about to leave on tour with their buddies All Teeth, Defeater and Living With Lions that includes a stop at this years Fest, Dates are posted here.

The Saddest Landscape Receiving Much Praise
October 15th, 2010

The Saddest Landscapes newest LP, You Will Not Survive, has been receiving a great response. Reviewers and kids that have already picked up the record are liking what The Saddest Landscape have thrown down. Why wouldn't they? This record is awesome. We're streaming the full album on the Panic website for you to check out. Listen to it here. Read some reviews of the record there too. Preorders are still going for the second press and we're still waiting on the 2nd press to be finished. Thanks to all those who have preordered this, more importantly, thanks for your patience while we wait for everything to be finished. There were a couple set backs in regard to the 2nd press...but everything is moving now and hopefully it will be moving fast and we can get all the preorders shipped in a couple weeks.

Lions Lions New Single
September 24th, 2010

We're happy to announce the first single "All These Things That I've Done" from Lions Lions upcoming EP "The Path We Take". If the song sounds familiar it's because it was originally written and recorded by The Killers. Lions Lions has taken the Killers classic and put their own spin on the jam. Hit up LionsLions.Bandcamp.Com to download the song now.

Lions Lions newest EP hits stores on October 26th and follows up their incredible debut LP "From What We Believe". We're now taking preorders in our webstore that includes a couple different package options.

The Saddest Landscape Join Panic Records
September 15th, 2010

Since starting Panic Records in 2005 the intention was to release music from bands that appealed to my ears. If I can get down with it, it belongs on Panic Records.

The Saddest Landscape are the newest addition to the Panic family and I am really happy to have them. It's not a huge departure of what Panic has put out in the past because The Saddest Landscape are a part of the punk/hardcore scene that is my home. I was drawn to The Saddest Landscapes sound as it's a throwback to the early-mid 90's emo that bands like Indian Summer, Ordination and Lincoln were rockin at the time. A sound that I am thankful has made a resurgence and made relevant again by a new pack of bands like La Dispute, Touche Amore, Pianos Become Teeth and of course The Saddest Landscape.

The Saddest Landscapes new LP "You Will Not Survive" is set to be released on September 28th and is being streamed exclusively on Absolute Punk. Give it a listen and get excited.

We have a couple preorder packages up right now, one of which comes with a live 7" limited to 100 copies. The first press of the vinyl is already sold out and we're waiting on the second press of vinyl from the pressing plant. The first press went quick as it was only 300 copies, the only copies left are the ones that The Saddest Landscape will have this weekend for their record release shows in CT, NY and NJ. Go see them and pick up this record and if you miss out, make sure to preorder now, the response has been incredible so far.

Casting Curses "Cold All Over Again" 7" Preorders Up Now
September 14th, 2010

We've launched the preorders for Casting Curses new 7" Cold All Over Again. In the usual Panic Records fashion we've got the usual preorder packages available, one of which could get you a test press of the 7". This record is well worth repeated spins on the turn table and at times has that BURN element going down that just can not be stopped. When the tests showed up, it sounded even better than listening to the CD...gotta love vinyl.

All preorders will come with an instant download of When Everybody Loves You, the newest track from Cold All Over Again and we're also streaming When Everybody Loves You and American Ignorance now on the Casting Curses Myspace and Panic Myspace pages. Check out our webstore to get in on the preorders. We're expecting to ship Cold All Over Again in early October.

Established in 2007, Casting Curses initially set out to spread their brand of heavy meets melodic Upstate New York Hardcore while attending school together. Casting Curses new EP, Cold All Over Again is the culmination of years of progress made possible by years of friendship. Bringing various elements to the table, Cold All Over Again displays uniquely crafted songwriting that brings to mind 90's hardcore bands like BURN and 108.

At Half-Mast Announce East Coast / Midwest Dates
August 25th, 2010

At Half-Mast have posted dates for their upcoming tour that will take them througout the East Coast and Midwest. After the release of their incredible EP "Flight Patterns" vocalist Nate Carney was shipped off to Spain for a siesta. Now that he's back with a degree in hand, At Half-Mast are preparing to hit the road full time with this being the first of many tours planned for the remainder of 2010 and 2011.

Here are the dates:

08.29.10 - Bethpage, NY @ Mr Beerys
08.30.10 - New London, CT @ The Electric
08.31.10 - Providence, RI @ The 201
09.01.10 - Haverhill, MA @ Anchors Up
09.03.10 - Bucksport, ME @ The Kave
09.04.10 - Burlington, VT @ 242 Main
09.07.10 - Buffalo, NY @ The Funeral Home
09.08.10 - Johnstown, PA @ 709 Railroad St
09.11.10 - Ann Arbor, MI @ Metal Frat
09.13.10 - Cedar Falls, IA @ 1108 House
09.14.10 - Des Moines, IA @ All Play
09.15.10 - St. Paul, MN @ Eclipse Records
09.16.10 - Moorhead, MN @ The House of Wang
09.17.10 - Omaha, NE @ The Hole
09.18.10 - Columbia, MO @ Beale St.
09.20.10 - Herrin, IL @ American Legion
09.21.10 - Whitesburg, KY @ Cowan Community Center
09.23.10 - Lexington, SC @ Oak Grove Civic Club

Some dates are still being firmed up, check the At Half-Mast Myspace for the most up to the minute dates.

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