Pania Returns With New Single 'Switch Sides'

Led by PANIA's signature vocal and Sydney producer aywy's hypnotic violin-laced beats, "Switch sides" marks a bold reclamation of self for the West-Melbourne artist. Following a year of reflection, PANIA openly shares her personal tribulations and the confusion of fractured relationships experienced amidst her trailblazing ascent. ​ 

"Switch sides" is about coming to terms with the people I've lost along my journey. Being a confident, ambitious woman with potential in Australia seems to have been a threat to some, and I've had people turn on me the moment they felt intimidated." PANIA continues, "From lies and attempts at public humiliation online from strangers and people I called friends, and even gatekeeping within the industry - it's all been deeply hurtful, but I never spoke out about it until now. This song channels all of that hurt and all of that energy. I feel the song is a bold statement: I've learnt to protect my energy so you're either with me or against me, pick a side".

Arriving alongside an official visualiser, "Switch sides" offers the first taste of new music from PANIA since her 2023 sophomore EP, WE STILL YOUNG.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VISUALISER HERE

Sitting at the forefront of Australia's R&B movement, PANIA has broken new ground for a generation of artists seeking change on Southern shores. PANIA's addictive style and clever lyrics has received widespread acclaim from Vogue, Rolling Stone, RUSSH, Spectrum, Fashion Journal, Acclaim, Complex and more, as well as international publications GUAP Magazine, Colors and New Wave Magazine. In the past two-years, PANIA has supported global acts like Kehlani, RAYE, Givēon and Anees, and last November, PANIA was invited to join Coldplay on stage for two nights in Melbourne. PANIA had continued to deliver dynamic headline shows across Sydney and Melbourne, including a highly-lauded, sold-out performance at the Sydney Opera House as part of VIVID LIVE. Her exceptional talent and profound impact in music has been recognised with two, back-to-back ARIA nominations in 2023 and 2024, for Best Soul / R&B Release for her breakout EP, P STANDS 4 PLAYA and sophomore project, WE STILL YOUNG. Having received a billboard in New York City's Time Square as Spotify's Equal AU Ambassador, to fronting fashion campaigns for Converse, Platypus, and Nike x Footlocker, PANIA's rise is undeniable, cementing her path to global recognition.