I’ll admit I’m not hip to the Australian music scene as much as I’d like (though I’ll thank it for TheDeathSet). That’s clearly evident in the fact that I’m just catching on to The Panics, who have just released their debut in the US, Cruel Guards. This modest 10 track album is full of elaborate tales that seem to stretch my ears to the horizon. They remind me of fellow Australian band The Church a lot, but with more joy around the edges (almost a hint of The Little Ones in there). Cruel Guards is out via Due Process and I strongly recommend it.
mp3: The Panics – Cruel Guards
mp3: The Panics – Don’t Fight It
the songs are great. i’ve been hearing a lot about these guys lately, do you know if they’re planning to any shows in the US?