“Panic Buttons” by Joe Average feat. Mad Mick (1990 Infinity) + Faber

The song “Panic Buttons” is an inspiring and impassioned re-emergence from the legendary UK electronica trio, featuring genre-defining Mad Mick and rookie powerhouse Faber. It’s electric, and it announces the band's triumphant return after years of silence. Having embellished the London rave scene in the late ‘80s, this new single transcends nostalgia.

“From the very first beat, “Panic Buttons' is urgent, merging the traits of old school rave with modern production values. Rich's live drumming and Prof's melodic synth work lead the way, while Mad Mick's eerie sax line echoes the emotional depth of their "Infinity" song, allowing for a profound impact in every note. Then, of course, there is Faber, with absolutely grit, “soul,” and intensity he exposes for the listener's enjoyment, accompanied by a voice that screams uniqueness in this retrospective anthem.

The background of "Panic Buttons" makes it even more poignant. After a string of freaky coincidences, the original bandmates came back together and packed decades of life into this song. "Panic Buttons" is a sonic revival, and it's part rave, part reckoning. But it's not just a reunion. It's a consummate celebration of creative resilience, a timeless anthem that reassures its listener that the true sound can never, ever, die.