Panama Kings are a band born of frustration. Theoretically formed at the start of 2007 as a respite for members of other successful Northern Irish acts, they started writing and gigging in earnest towards the end of the year, making a firm impression in double-quick time. With a few simple goals to keep it fun, fresh and to create an indie-rock-dance-party suitable for clubs every bit as much as live shows, the band refuse to acknowledge any form of industry pressure and are resolute in their manifesto.

Their debut single – YOUNG BLOOD was released on We Collect Records in July to much critical acclaim and airplay including several plays on Zane Lowe on Radio 1.
It’s startling to see what they have achieved in such little time. It seems that everything they go for they win – The JD Set Unsigned in London (with over 75% of the vote); prestigious support to YOUNG KNIVES ,UNDERTONES, BRITISH SEA POWER, DODGY and MALCOLM MIDDLETON.
Already drawing comparisons with indie luminaries such as Modest Mouse, Pixies, and the Walkmen, Panama Kings employ razor-sharp Gang Of Four guitars over dance-rock rhythms, frenetic keyboards and just enough Sonic Youth noise to stay this side of melodic, with Niall Kennedy’s Superchunk/ Flaming Lips-esque vocal style perhaps being the bands strongest suit.

With a steady stream of well-received gigs since their inception, every show is a different kind of chaos and the band have big plans to take this carnage much further afield in ‘08. Having already recorded a session for Rory McConnell’s show on regional Radio One and garnered radio play from Radio Ulster’s Across The Line and Huw Stephens’ national Radio One show, there’s everything to suggest that 2008’s already on fire for Panama Kings.


For enquiries contact TARGO Entertainment
targo.entscorps@virgin.net
Andrew – 07866691831
Mathew – 07971405874

http://www.myspace.com/panamakings


“Heading up the Belfast scene right now” – N.M.E

“Every so often a new band comes along that creates a bit of a buzz on the music scene. Right now, the Belfast-based Panama Kings are winning over audiences and garnering favourable reviews with their fresh new sounds and live performances. “
-    The Belfast Telegraph

"The headliners, aptly named the kings, stormed in playing killer tracks 'Golden Recruit', to 'I Don't Wanna Die'. Each member performing in a musically driven haze, which the crowd couldn't get enough of. Front man Niall Kennedy's voice bounced off the crowd and he reflected the real sense of camaraderie that reigned throughout the night between bands, saying he was humbled to be playing after his heroes Ed Zealous. The foursome went out on 'Your Children Are Screaming' with the drummer diving into the audience and Niall kindly extending an invitation to everyone in the audience to come to their place afterwards. Yes they are living the dream."
-BBC Across The Line
"How mad is this? The band is barely a year old, they've not put out a record and they've only played Belfast a few times. But there's already a fierce connection between the Panama Kings and their subjects. Happy voices in the crowd are picking up the chorus lines and letting them tumble through the night. Dozens of cameras are popping and there are audible gasps as the rhythms change and the intensity rises.
God save the Panama Kings. Long may they deliver their tremendously twisted songs.”