Panama (band)

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Panama
Origin Sydney, Australia
Genres Electronic, alternative dance, indie pop
Years active2010 (2010)–present
Labels Future Classic, 300 Entertainment
MembersJarrah McCleary
Tim Commandeur
Tom Marland
Website panamamusic.co

Panama is an electronic musical project from Sydney, Australia. [1] Panama formed after Jarrah McCleary's previous band, The Dirty Secrets came to an end. Panama has allowed McCleary to experiment musically and develop a more electronic, house influenced style. [2]

Contents

Panama has seen band members come and go, but is spearheaded by Jarrah McCleary (lead vocals, keyboard, guitar), Tim Commandeur (drums) and Tom Marland (keyboard, guitar). [3] [4] Panama's second EP Always (2014) nabbed the band spots on BBC Radio 1, Triple J's iconic Hottest 100 and has had millions of plays on SoundCloud. [4]

The band recorded an EP in Los Angeles and embarked on tours around the world including playing at SXSW in 2014 and Primavera Festival in 2015. [4] [5] [3]

In 2015, Panama partnered with iconic swimwear brand, Seafolly, to featuring the brands latest design's in the music video for their single, Stay Forever. [6]

In 2020, the EP Always was certified platinum in Australia. [7]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleEP detailsCertification
It's Not Over
  • Released: 2 November 2012
  • Label: Future Classic (FCL79)
  • Format: CD, Digital download, 12"
Always
  • Released: 3 October 2013 [1]
  • Label: Future Classic (FCL98)
  • Format: CD, Digital download, 12"
Hope for Something
  • Released: 24 June 2017
  • Label: Future Classic
  • Format: Digital download [8]

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbum
2012"It's Not Over" [9] It's Not Over
"Magic" [10]
"Money King" (with Jazzyst) [11] non album single
2013"We Have Love" [12] It's Not Over
"How We Feel" [13] Always
"Always" [14]
2014"Strange Feeling" [15] [16] Always (Deluxe Edition)
"Stay Forever" [17] non album singles
2015"Jungle" [18]
2017"Hope for Something" [19] Hope for Something
"Undertow" [20]
2019"Can't Stop Your Lovin'" (with Poolside) [21] non album singles
"More Than Friends" (with Audrey Azizov) [22]
"Drive" (with OTR) [23]
YearTitleAlbum
2017"Waterfall"
(Petit Biscuit featuring Panama) [24] 		Presence
2018"People I Know"
(Boobox Cartel featuring Panama) [25] 		TBA
2018"Wildflowers"
(Zimmer featuring Panama) [26] 		TBA
2019"Hollow"
(Hounded featuring Panama) [27] 		TBA
2019"Automatic"
(Satin Jackets featuring Panama) [28] 		Solar Nights

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