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Panchiko have announced Chimera, a 12-song album due April 9 via Nettwerk, and released its lead single, “One Car Hits Another,” featuring Mei Semones. The album was recorded at the band’s own studio and includes guest appearances by several other artists. The announcement comes as the band tours the UK and Ireland.
Panchiko have announced their third studio album, Chimera, a 12-track release due April 9 via Nettwerk, and shared its lead single, “One Car Hits Another,” featuring Mei Semones. The announcement gives the Nottingham band a new album on the calendar as they tour the UK and Ireland.
According to Consequence’s report, Panchiko recorded Chimera at the band’s own studio. The album is described as moving through shoegaze, hip-hop, pop and balladry, though the report does not detail how each style appears across the record. “One Car Hits Another” is the first track released from the album and features Semones.
Semones appears on three songs, according to the published tracklist: “One Car Hits Another,” “Glazing,” and “Zinc Spark.” The other named guests are billy woods, Cotillon, Clarion, Hugh Pascall, Korea Girl, Abby Sage, CJ’s Mirra Maze and Lula Nova. The report does not specify what each guest contributes beyond the listed appearances.
The 12-song sequence begins with “Day One,” featuring billy woods and Cotillon, followed by “One Car Hits Another.” Later tracks include “Overwrite,” “Glazing,” “Zinc Spark,” and the title track, “Chimera.” The album closes with “Swallowing Keys” and “Trickle.” Nettwerk is the named label; no further release formats or album availability details were provided in the report.
A New Album During Panchiko’s Tour
The announcement pairs a new full-length record with a newly released single, giving listeners a first indication of the project before its April release. The number and range of guest artists also mark Chimera as a collaborative album, while the reported stylistic span suggests Panchiko are working across several sounds rather than presenting the record as a single-genre release.
For the band, the album follows a return to public attention that began years after its initial release. The band is now touring the UK and Ireland, and the album announcement adds a forthcoming studio release to that live activity. The available information does not establish how the record will affect ticket demand, touring plans or the band’s wider career; those outcomes remain to be seen.
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From Online Rediscovery to Chimera
Panchiko formed in Nottingham in the late 1990s and later faded from view, according to Consequence. The band’s early release D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L resurfaced in a charity shop in 2016. Its circulation online helped fans identify and find the original members, leading to a reunion and renewed attention for the group.
That history is relevant to the new album because Chimera arrives after the band’s rediscovery and return to activity, not as an announcement from a newly formed act. Consequence identifies it as Panchiko’s third studio album. The source report also says the group is currently touring the UK and Ireland, including planned stops at London’s Roundhouse and Dublin’s Vicar Street.
““I imagined a serene waltz of a car crash, whilst onlookers and soon-to-be roadkill alike all sing along watching the slow motion collision unfold.””
— Panchiko’s Andy Wright, in a statement quoted by Consequence
Release Details Still Outstanding
The report gives the album’s release date, label, track count and guest list, but does not provide details about physical editions, preorders, a complete streaming rollout or any other singles planned before April 9. It also does not say whether the band will announce concerts beyond its current UK and Ireland dates.
The source describes the single’s sound and quotes Wright on its imagery, but offers no further explanation of the album’s themes or how its different styles are distributed across the 12 tracks. No additional statements from Semones or the other featured artists are included in the report.
Album Release and Tour Dates Ahead
Chimera is scheduled to arrive April 9 via Nettwerk. Until then, listeners can hear “One Car Hits Another,” the album’s lead single featuring Mei Semones. Consequence reports that Panchiko are on tour in the UK and Ireland, with London’s Roundhouse and Dublin’s Vicar Street among the stops.
The report says additional tour dates are expected, but gives no announcement date or locations for those shows. Any further singles, release-format information or changes to the tour schedule have not been confirmed in the material available.
Key Questions
When will Panchiko release Chimera?
Chimera is scheduled for April 9, 2027, via Nettwerk, according to Consequence’s report.
What is Panchiko’s new single?
The lead single is “One Car Hits Another,” featuring Mei Semones. It was shared alongside the album announcement.
Who appears on Chimera?
The tracklist names Mei Semones, billy woods, Cotillon, Clarion, Hugh Pascall, Korea Girl, Abby Sage, CJ’s Mirra Maze and Lula Nova as guests. Semones is listed on three tracks.
How many songs are on Chimera?
The album has 12 tracks, beginning with “Day One” and ending with “Trickle,” according to the published tracklist.
Is Panchiko touring around the album announcement?
Consequence reports that Panchiko are touring the UK and Ireland, including stops at London’s Roundhouse and Dublin’s Vicar Street. The report says more dates are expected but does not list them.
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