Meet MMR’s Local Shots<\/a> Artist of the Month for December, Panic Sets In<\/strong>. They deliver a fresh take on the modern pop-punk sound, embedding their music with energetic riffs, emotional lyrics, and nostalgic flair. Formed in Philadelphia around 2009 by guitarist Justin Trumpler, the project has evolved over the years. It wasn\u2019t until 2019, when vocalist Devon Kelly joined, that the band crystallized into its current lineup and fully embraced the style they\u2019re known for today.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Their debut full-length album, Divide and Devour<\/em>, was released on September 14, 2020. The record is filled with tracks that balance heavy, emotionally charged guitar work and melodic hooks\u2014songs like \u201cVoice on the Radio,\u201d \u201cFever Dream,\u201d and \u201cAs the Lights Go Out\u201d highlight how they mix pop-punk vigor with alternative rock\u2019s depth and emo\u2019s vulnerability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Lyrically, Panic Sets In’s approach is not just about high-energy catharsis: they emphasize emotional resonance, often combining heavy breakdowns with catchy choruses that mix intensity and reflection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In 2024, they returned with new singles\u2014 \u201cLeedle,\u201d \u201cCrying Wolf,\u201d and \u201cFalling Backwards\u201d\u2014which underscore the band\u2019s growth and evolving sound. Their single, \u201cFalling Backwards,\u201d especially shows off powerful vocals, more polished production, and a confident songwriting voice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Earlier this year, Jess Abrams rejoined on bass after an earlier stint with the band in 2021-2022. Greg Rice came aboard on drums, renewing momentum and creating a unified vision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Panic Sets In<\/a> has made a name for themselves on the Philly music circuit. You’ll find them at venues like Kung Fu Necktie, The Fire, and Khyber Pass Pub, connecting with fans through live shows as well as on social media. As they move forward with a refreshed lineup, they\u2019re clearly entering a new chapter, one that blends their roots with ambition, nostalgia, and a firm grasp on the emotional core of their music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Photo by @NikkiLopezPhilly<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source wmmr.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Meet MMR’s Local Shots Artist of the Month for December, Panic Sets In. They deliver a fresh take on the modern pop-punk sound, embedding their music with energetic riffs, emotional lyrics, and nostalgic flair. Formed in Philadelphia around 2009 by guitarist Justin Trumpler, the project has evolved over the years. It wasn\u2019t until 2019, when […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2182641,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[420661,420662,420663],"class_list":["post-2182640","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-local-shots","tag-mmrs-local-shots","tag-panic-sets-in"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Panic-Sets-In-Philly-Punk-Rockers-Recharged-with-New-Music.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182640","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2182640"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182640\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2182642,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2182640\/revisions\/2182642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2182641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2182640"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2182640"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2182640"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Punk-Pop Sound<\/h2>\n
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