Annie Sparrows (Panel / Bermuda Squares / Yesterday's Numbers)
What are your top five albums that were released in 2025? (In order 1-5)
- Electric Prawns 2 - Perspex
- Pin-Up Sisters - Terrors EP
- The Slow Death - No Light to See
- Sick Thoughts - another piece of plastic
- Makin' Out - living in a glass house
What band did you discover in 2025 (can be a brand new band or an older band) that had an impact on your life? How so?
Being Dead - They reminded me how enjoyable pleasant music can be, and to keep it in rotation for a better balance between my connection to aggressive bands who have a hard time with life and the delight of a good pop hook.
How will you remember 2025 (in terms of music)?
I'll mostly remember the warmth and encouragement I got from people as I got this new project (Panel) going.
What can we look forward to from you in 2026?
Hopefully new recordings from Panel, and a record from our rock and roll band Yesterday's Numbers! I'm also working on a new small bookkeeping and advisory business to help bands and other small business owners deal with the pains of tracking money.
What records are you looking forward to most in 2026?
I don't think I'll know until they're out there!
Singles rule the music scene right now. How has that affected you as a band or label? Has it influenced your approach to new releases or touring?
I think it's really freeing to be able to record a song and have it out there for people to find in a matter of days or weeks. It's making things more compelling as people relax ideas of waiting until everything's perfectly aligned, and it evens the playing field for artists who will probably never be backed by a "machine" like the old days. Does it make it harder to sift through so much music to find what you like? Yes. But does it keep everyone on their toes in a good way? Also yes. Have I taken advantage of this relatively new freedom? No. But I might.
Annie Sparrows – social media links
- Instagram: @panelpanelbobanel
