"They’re a talented pair, capable of setting the senses aflame, offering up thought-provoking aspects to their music, and being downright infectious."
- Carl Fisher, GBHBL, 2024
"...the Antics have been gigging steadily across their home country, including a high profile show at the legendary Asylum Club in Chelmsford with STIV CANTARELLI & THE SILENT STRANGERS as well as a storming appearance at the Cosmic Puffin Festival in April."
- Gerry Ranson, Vive Le Rock, 2016
"It’s an excellent video for an equally superb track. [the music video to 'Nobody Cares'] I like how broken and unstable it sounds, even if it insults my mum throughout, and firmly pushes the boundaries of Punk and Industrial music right into your face."
- Adam Reeve, Sounds Good, 2021
"Having booked these guys several times it's clear the Penny Antics are one of our favourites, this duo is bringing back the raw side of rock n roll and we love it. They are dynamic and have something to say."
- Josh Unwin, JAR Records, 2018
"These guys are a duo from my own home county of Essex and they perform a kind of grunge/punk rock that’s sure to get your blood pumping and your head banging. Awesome."
- Adam Reeve, Exploding Head Syndrome, 2016
Short bio:
The Penny Antics are a two-piece Grunge/Punk band from Essex. The band was founded in 2015 and has been going strong for over four years now. They had one lineup change in 2016 when drummer Nathan Exley was officially replaced by Shane Wood on 01/09/16. They're known for their unpredictable and energetic live performances and play each set as though it were their last.
Discography:
The band released their ten song debut album 'Reminder' on 20/01/15, a five song EP 'NOT(e)WORTHY' on 04/03/18, an eight song remix album 'Lockdown Sessions' on 22/05/20 and another ten song album 'AN ALBUM!' on 12/07/24.
Live set:
On 16/02/19 the band released their 'Live at the Railway' set exclusively to users of their Bandcamp page. This twenty minute live set features a mixture of songs from both the 'Reminder' album and the 'NOT(e)WORTHY' EP.
Accolades:
- On 27/08/17 they won the Dagenham Roundhouse ‘Battle of the Bands’
competition, where they got the opportunity to perform with Dr Feelgood and
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. They were asked back the following year
where they supported Sweet.
- The song 'Manners' was played on BBC Introducing in Essex's show on
14/09/18.
- On 20/04/19 they supported TV Smith (The Adverts) for his show at The
Venue in Southend-on-Sea.
- The band won the 'Best Animated Film' (Over 16's) category at the Harwich Festival of the Arts Film Festival on 16/11/20