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Just a couple of gigs this week as we hit the end of the first half of the year, But they're two great ones. On Monday UK hip hop legends London Posse play in the shop on the day of release of their enhanced Gangster Chronicles album originally out in 1990! Then on Thursday it's the album release show from the already renowned talent of Brit Awards Critics' Choice Tom Odell.
Always stuff announced through the week. There should be quite a few things to tell you about in the early part of this week. Like the Banquet Facebook, the New Slang Facebook and follow @banquetrecords on Twitter to make sure you don't miss out.


Update 15 Jun - tickets ordered from this point are for collection at McClusky's on the night of the show. Please bring your order number with you.The album is expected 24 June, so your CD will be posted separately. Postage prices reflect this.Marking the release of his debut alb.. read more



Everything Everything in-store signing session . Ahead of their New Slang show later that night, the futuristic indie / electro / pop innovators stop by the shop to sign stuff and hang out.New album Arc is a real shop fave. Check that out here6pm start, with all ages welcome... read more




Debut New Slang show for a band never off the play-list, we welcome Everything Everything to Kingston. . . Everything Everything have released two albums to huge critical acclaim and they've always been a band we love at New Slang. From the early sounds of 'MY KZ YR BF', and the.. read more




All tickets are for collection at The Cricketers on the night of the show. Please bring your order rnumber with you.From fronting the legendary Avail to splits with Frank Turner and his new album 40 Miler, Richmond Virginia's folk-punk pioneer Tim Barry comes to Kingston for the.. read more



The Hype Theory Instore. Marking the release of new album Captives and ahead of a Warped Tour appearance this winter, the Essex pop rockers swing by the shop!Check out the album Captives here6pm start with all ages welcome. In-store Grade C.. . Advance tickets are available now a.. read more



Just ahead of the release of their debut album Body Music we welcome back the awesome AlunaGeorge to New Slang with their unique mix of electro, RnB, hip hop, pop and bass music.. . AlunaGeorge were the first band to headline in this residency at McClusky's. It's great to have th.. read more




Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo Instore . With her new album Dear River out the week before, the Wallander soundtracking, Frank Turner collaborating, Aussie singer-songwriter visits the shop.Check out the album Dear River here6pm start with all ages welcome. In-store Grade C.. ... read more




New Slang and DIY Magazine welcome two headline-worthy bands on one bill!. . We see the return of New slang fave Darwin Deez bringing along his super catchy modern indie-pop dance party. One of a kind and we love him for it! . . On any other night, Brooklyn's latest and best expo.. read more



We absolutely love this band (enough to release their awesome debut on our Banquet Records label) and are so excited for their return to The Fighting Cocks! This will be their fifth show in Kingston, second at the Cocks, and we can't wait to sing along to their brilliant sugar-sw.. read more



Oh my. Braid at The Peel, playing Frame and Canvas in full.. . One of the most influential bands of the 90s emo / post-hardcore scene, the Chicago legends play one of THE classic albums. Post-Braid, members went on to Hey Mercedes, City On Film and The Firebird Band. Back togethe.. read more



The 1975 at New Slang! Rescheduled date - original tickets still valid (you got a bargain!). We expect this one to sell out, advance tickets are advised.. . These guys had to postpone their show for us back in February and have since become massive! However, they kept their promi.. read more



We're stoked to have The Menzingers and Tigers Jaw not just for one but for two shows at the Fighting Cocks!. . The Menzingers are one of our all time favourite bands and always put on a brilliant show when in Kingston. We're happy to finally welcome to town Scranton PA indie pu.. read more




We're stoked to have The Menzingers and Tigers Jaw not just for one but for two shows at the Fighting Cocks!. . The Menzingers are one of our all time favourite bands and always put on a brilliant show when in Kingston. We're happy to finally welcome to town Scranton PA indie pu.. read more




Public Service Broadcasting instore!With their new single Theme From PSB out the same day, the remarkable duo who weave archive footage, spoken word and public information films with electronics, banjos, guitars and live drums pay us a visit!Grab a copy of the single on limited p.. read more



Let's get those fists in the air as Off With Their Heads return to Kingston!. . The hard-working, ever-touring Mineapolis band return to the Fighting Cocks for what will undoubtedly be another memorable show. Anthemic, bitter, alcohol-fuelled sing-a-longs for fans of Dillinger Fo.. read more



Coming to Kingston for a sixth gig, we're delighted to welcome back The Story So Far.. . After a triumphant run of shows in May, including one of the the sets of the day at Slam Dunk and a Kingston Peel show which sold out months before the event, THE pop-punk band of right now a.. read more



Old Slang favourites are coming back!. . One of the highlights of last year's Banquet's Big Day Out and Old Slang the year before that, super fun New York rockers Wheatus will be back to put a smile on our faces with massive tunes like Teenage Dirtbag, A Little Respect and BMX Ba.. read more



Granite City rock'n'rollers Continental, led by Rick Barton (who you might know from The Dropkick Murphys and Everybody Out!) come to Kingston for the first time bringing their own blend of punk, folk and country!. Support comes from our favourite Celtic-punks The Lagan who alway.. read more


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