Don't Panic is the fifth studio album by American rock band All Time Low.

After completing a week of pre-production in April 2012, the band started recording Don't Panic with Mike Green, in Los Angeles, California and finished in May.

The album features appearances from Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday, Anthony Raneri of Bayside and Jason Vena of Acceptance.

After signing with independent label Hopeless Records, "The Reckless and the Brave" was released as a promotional single.

In August, Don't Panic was announced for release in October and the band performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in the UK.

Also in May, a music video was released for "Backseat Serenade", and the band headlined Slam Dunk festival in the UK.

A music video for "The Irony of Choking on a Lifesaver" was released on May 14, which consists of footage from their preceding UK tour.

In November 2009, All Time Low announced they had signed to major label Interscope Records.

[2] Close to the end of the recording process for Dirty Work, vocalist/guitarist Alex Gaskarth said the album would be released in January 2011.

[12] It was also reported that Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday was recording harmonies for one of the band's demos.

[17] On April 19, Dawson said the group had completed seven days of pre-production, as well as stating that he recorded drums in a 10–11 hour span.

[18] The band were recording in Los Angeles with Green, who had previously produced a number of songs on Dirty Work.

[20] Gaskarth said deciding to work with Green again was "a no-brainer" since he "felt the most natural" as well as "complements us as a band.

[20] Working solely with Green for this album "felt like it was the best way to get a solid, clear vision and a concise sound throughout the whole record.

[22] Discussing the album's title, Gaskarth said "we were in a very transitional period when we made this record, so it’s kind of a reminder to ourselves to just get through it and press on.

"[25] Gaskarth explained that with Don't Panic "a big part of the process was finding what made our band special on each of our past records.

[1] In addition, Gaskarth said their experience with Interscope Records "catapulted us into this new mind-set... We were refocused to redefine All Time Low pretty heavily.

"[29] Unlike Nothing Personal and Dirty Work where a lot of the material was co-written with various people,[19] all of the songs on Don't Panic were written by Gaskarth with additional writing by Green.

"[19] According to Gaskarth, "The Reckless and the Brave" details "the day we decided to take a shot at signing to a major label for the first time, dropping everything, going on tour and opting out of going to college—taking that beaten path, I guess.

"[33] Cassadee Pope of Hey Monday sings harmony on the choruses[27] of "Backseat Serenade" and "So Long Soldier".

[38] According to Gaskarth, the band toyed with the idea of self-releasing the album, "but one of the limitations that comes along with that is just not having a team there to work the music.

"[27] He said the band take care of the performance aspect and "shouldn't have to worry about where it's being sold and how it's being marketed.

"[19] He went on to say that some bands need to make compromises when they're young, "as was the case [with] Interscope [Records] ... because that’s the only way you’ll get it done.

[19] On May 28, the band posted an image on their website, which read "The Reckless and the Brave", alongside a countdown[39] that was set to end on June 1.

[19] The band performed some shows with Green Day and Angels & Airwaves in Europe[43] in June.

[7] From mid-June to early August, the band performed on the main stage at Warped Tour.

[48] Later that month, the band performed a few shows in the UK prior to their appearance at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.

According to David Greenwald of MTV, the video "captures the band flying a hot-air balloon into space and through a magic cave, where they attempt to eat dinner with giant-size silverware.

[77] In late May, the band headlined the Slam Dunk festival in Leeds, Hatfield and Wolverhampton,[78] followed by a support slot for Green Day in London on June 1.

[91] From late March to early May, the band went on the A Love Like Tour in the US, with support from Man Overboard and Handguns.