# Panchiko Announce New Album Chimera, Share “One Car Hits Another” Featuring Mei Semones: Stream

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/panchiko-announce-new-album-chimera-share-one-car-hits-another-featuring-mei-semones-stream/
- Published: 2026-10-23T04:05:16+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T05:09:17+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/10/panchiko-album-chimera-single-mei-semones/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Panchiko’s third album, *Chimera*, arrives on 9 April.
- The 12-track record features Mei Semones and several other guests.
- Lead single “One Car Hits Another” is out now.

## Summary

Panchiko have announced their third studio album, *Chimera*, due on 9 April, and released its lead single, “One Car Hits Another”, featuring Mei Semones. The 12-track record marks another step in the Nottingham band’s return to prominence after an obscure early release resurfaced online and helped bring the original members back together.

Recorded at the band’s own studio, the album spans shoegaze, hip-hop, pop and balladry. Semones appears on three tracks, while other guests include billy woods, Cotillon, Clarion, Hugh Pascall, Korea Girl, Abby Sage, CJ’s Mirra Maze and Lula Nova. Panchiko are currently touring the UK and Ireland, with further dates expected.

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