Panic Shack

Panic Shack
Background information
OriginCardiff, Wales
GenresIndie rock, punk rock
Years active2018–present
LabelBrace Yourself
Members
  • Sarah Harvey
  • Meg Fretwell
  • Romi Lawrence
  • Emily Smith
  • Nick Doherty-Williams
Websitepanicshack.com

Panic Shack are a Welsh band, formed in 2018 in Cardiff. The band consists of Sarah Harvey (lead vocals), Meg Fretwell (guitar, backing vocals), Romi Lawrence (guitar, backing vocals), Emily Smith (bass) and accompanied by Nick Doherty-Williams on drums.

History

The band was formed in 2018 with their first releases in 2020: singles Jiu Jits You and I don't really like it. In April 2022 they released their debut EP, Baby Shack, on Brace Yourself Records. It reached a peak position of 92 on the UK Albums Sales Chart the following month. In 2025 they released their first studio album, Panic Shack, which reached No.32 on the UK Albums Chart and No.1 On The UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. In 2026 they released the single Grin & Bear It with producer Ross Orton.

Tours

In 2023 they performed their first headline tour, at 13 different venues across the UK. Panic Shack opened for The Sex Pistols in Halifax and Cardiff in the summer of 2026, and have been announced as the opening act for during the first part of The Sex Pistols' 2026 North America tour.

Discography

Studio albums

EPs and singles

References

  1. ↑ "Panic Shack announce debut EP, share single 'Mannequin Man'". faroutmagazine.co.uk. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Spotlight: Panic Shack". www.prsformusic.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "On tour with Panic Shack – London, Tunbridge Wells & Brighton". www.brightonandhovenews.org. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  4. ↑ "Panic Shack | Fred Perry UK". www.fredperry.com. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
  5. ↑ Way, Emma (25 April 2022). ""It's been a natural growth" – Panic Shack on touring, new songs & boy bands". Buzz Magazine. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Panic Shack – Official Charts Company". Official Charts. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  7. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". London: Official Charts Company. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart". London: Official Charts Company. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  9. 1 2 Stickler, Jon (19 May 2026). "Panic Shack Return With New Single Grin & Bear It - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  10. ↑ Williams, Sophie (28 February 2023). "Panic Shack: the wildest and funniest live band you'll see all year". NME. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
  11. ↑ "The Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter Reveal North American Tour Support". www.antimusic.com. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Panic Shack songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 July 2025.