Events

Events

Back with some big gigs this week. Friday is The Lighthouse Family's first London show in a long long time, and then on Saturday it's the "unplugged" set from DMA'S. An additional Kaiser Chiefs gig is announced and Feeder is on sale now. Turn on alerts from @BanquetRecords on twitter, facebook and instagram so you don't miss out.

IDER Wednesday 24th July at Banquet Records, 6:00pm To celebrate the release of their new album titled Emotional Education, IDER visit the shop to play a set of their dark, electronic-pop filled with spectacular harmonies. Themes of anxiety, identity, mental health, and the human condition run throughout. The album's 11 songs – which include singles 'Mirror', 'You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead of You Baby' and 'Brown Sugar' – are consistently intricate and intimate, but draw from a multitude of influences, reflecting the multi-instrumentalists' diverse tastes. To understand the symbiosis that exists between IDER, you need only learn how the London duo's debut album got its name. "It came from a song that I had written," says Megan Markwick, referring to the raw electro-pop anthem 'Saddest Generation', a beautiful examination of millennial malaise. "But then Lily had put in that lyric – 'Where's the emotional education we're all looking for?' And it was a penny drop moment. It's such a perfect example of the way we work, this partnership that is all entangled." "Emotional Education is what we give each other," adds Lily Somerville, "and what we're going to give you with this album." In-store Grade C. Anyone is welcome to attend, but priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Emotional Education from us. Tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select 'Collect in shop' when checking out. CD | LP

Kaiser Chiefs Thursday 25th July at Pryzm, 7:00pm (14+) To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. To celebrate the release of their seventh full length album, Kaiser Chiefs make a welcoming return to New Slang. They were last here in 2016 to play two sold-out shows at The Hippodrome but now they're back with their seventh full length album, titled Duck. Duck was recorded and mixed with producer Ben H. Allen, who previously collaborated with the band on 2014’s number one album Education, Education, Education & War. Other production collaborators include Iain Archer (Liam Gallagher, James Bay) with additional mixing by Mark “Spike” Stent (U2, Ed Sheeran, Arcade Fire) who worked with Kaiser Chiefs on defining single Everyday I Love You Less and Less. It’s a record that harks back to the everyday explorations of their breakthrough early albums. “We wanted to do something that had a Kaiser Chiefs DNA but still try and do something different” says bassist Simon Rix. “It has the right spirit.” CD/ticket is £17 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. Pryzm is all ages for this show - under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult (18+). Over 18s should bring PHOTO ID (driving license / passport). Times TBC, but we expect doors at 7pm, Kaiser Chiefs on stage at 8pm and a strict curfew of 9pm. Albums + Tickets will be posted separately, the album's release date is 26/07/19. Indies exclusive LP is on 'light blue' coloured vinyl. Pryzm, 154 Clarence Street, Kingston Upon Thames (KT1 1QP) CD | LP

Kaiser Chiefs / Tom Speight / New Slang Thursday 25th July at New Slang, 9:00pm To combat touts, customers will be required to give their name when purchasing tickets and will be required to produce photo ID matching that name for entry to the gig. Tickets are not transferable. The name of the lead booker will be on all tickets. Where more than one ticket has been purchased, all guests in the party must enter the venue together. To gain entry to the show, the lead booker must bring the tickets along with valid photo ID matching the name on the tickets. To celebrate the release of their seventh full length album, Kaiser Chiefs make a welcoming return to New Slang. They were last here in 2016 to play two sold-out shows at The Hippodrome but now they're back with their seventh full length album, titled Duck. Duck was recorded and mixed with producer Ben H. Allen, who previously collaborated with the band on 2014’s number one album Education, Education, Education & War. Other production collaborators include Iain Archer (Liam Gallagher, James Bay) with additional mixing by Mark “Spike” Stent (U2, Ed Sheeran, Arcade Fire) who worked with Kaiser Chiefs on defining single Everyday I Love You Less and Less. It’s a record that harks back to the everyday explorations of their breakthrough early albums. “We wanted to do something that had a Kaiser Chiefs DNA but still try and do something different” says bassist Simon Rix. “It has the right spirit.” CD/ticket is £17 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. Support for this show will be coming from Tom Speight. Times TBC but we expect doors at 9:00pm, Tom Speight at 9:30pm and Kaiser Chiefs at 10:30pm. Albums + Tickets will be posted separately, the album's release date is 26/07/19. Indies exclusive LP is on 'light blue' coloured vinyl. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Feeder / New Slang Thursday 1st August at New Slang, 9:00pm (18+) To celebrate the release of their tenth full length studio album titled Tallulah, the legendary garage-rockers Feeder return to New Slang. Feeder are in the midst of a resurgence, having scored consecutive Top 10 albums with 2016's 'All Bright Electric' and the 2017 'Best Of'. That renewed power continues with their tenth studio album 'Tallulah', which will be released on August 9th 2019. ‘Tallulah’ is perhaps the band’s most creative yet also concise record, an album that takes real chances while remaining committed to their punk-edged melodies and crisp song construction. CD/ticket is £18 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. Albums + Tickets will be posted separately, the album's release date is 09/08/19. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Records CD | LP

Shura Thursday 15th August at Banquet Records, 6:00pm The night before her new album is released, the electro-tinged indie popper Shura returns to Kingston to play an intimate set in the shop. She was last in Kingston in 2016 at New Slang with her debut album, We're super excited to have her back and to hear some new songs from her second album titled forevher. ‘forevher,’ then, is a record born from a budding romance, covering everything from the initial pull of desire, to the giddy joy of finally being together, to recognising the moment when the connection develops from lust into something scarily meaningful. Here is a classic London-to-NYC love story, but one told through the filter of dating apps and Skype chats. And whilst how to live – and love – as a queer woman has always been integral to Shura, it’s remarkable to hear these stories twisted through such a gorgeous amalgam of influences: Joni Mitchell and Minnie Riperton, Bon Iver and Frank Ocean, Prince and Ariel Pink. Through these inspirations, Shura’s own modern, outlier perspective found a newer, more daring approach to sound and song. In-store Grade B. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of forevher from us. Albums will be posted, tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. The Album is released 16th August. CD | LP

Lucy Spraggan Friday 16th August at All Saints Church Celebrating the release of her fifth full length album titled 'Today Was a Good Day' that is out now, the wonderful Lucy Spraggan returns to Kingston to play at All Saints Church. ‘Today Was A Good Day’ marks a new chapter for Lucy musically and personally – her fifth studio album has been produced by Jon Maguire (Callum Scott, Kodaline) and Lucy sounds at her most confident and accomplished. Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 7:00pm with Lucy Spraggan on at 8:00pm. CD/ticket is £14 post-paid, and other formats and combos will be available. This show is 14+, under 14s must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. All Saints Church, 14-16 Market Place, Kingston, KT1 1JP (next to / opposite John Lewis) Albums + Tickets will be posted together. CD | LP

Chali 2na / Krafty Kuts Tuesday 20th August at The Fighting Cocks Celebrating the release of their new album Adventures Of A Reluctant Superhero, the outstanding hip-hop superhero duo Chali 2na & Krafty Kuts visit Kingston to play at The Fighting Cocks. The time has come for hip-hop’s favourite superheroes to unleash their highly anticipated album. The industry’s most recognisable voice, Chali 2na, and turntable wizard Krafty Kuts have been not-so-secretly preparing this project since 2017 through over 150 live shows and countless studio sessions. The time has finally come to grab your capes, don a pair of tights and road up the turntable ready for the show to begin. This is ‘Adventures Of A Reluctant Super Hero’ – prepare for the Purple Assassin and the Scratchman as they come and save your city, the scene and hip-hop as we know it. Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 8:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA CD | LP

Bleached Friday 23rd August at Banquet Records, 6:00pm Celebrating the release of their new album, Bleached play in the shop. Don't You Think You've Had Enough? is the third full length album from the awesome garage-indie-punk-duo and we're delighted to see them return to Banquet. The resulting LP is explosive, grappling with the past; its twelve tracks mark some of the sisters’ most visceral, rawest songwriting to date -- and some of their best. The work glimmers with inspiration found in touring with the likes of The Damned and Paramore. That arena-ready pop, incisively catchy, was a palpable influence helping to push Bleached’s sound in a new direction. "Writing these songs while sober became somewhat of a spiritual experience,” Jennifer says. “Like I was connecting with a power greater than myself. I had to let go, trust the process, and allow an energy beyond my control to be present." In-store Grade C. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Don't You Think You've Had Enough? from us. All albums + tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Idlewild Sunday 25th August at Banquet Records, 1:30pm With their new full length album out now, Idlewild play an acoustic set in the shop in August. Following on from 2015's Everything Ever Written, the wonderful Scottish rockers bring their eighth full length Interview Music. “A lot of the songs are about dreams and dreaming and the thoughts and ideas that come from this state,” says Woomble. I live in the Scottish Highlands, and between there and California you’ve got two locations that can put you in a dream like state - driving down Sunset Boulevard as the sun sets or driving over the remote Ardnamurchan peninsula as the sun rises. The world seems unreal, magical. You’re dreaming through a landscape.” In-store Grade A. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Interview Music from us. Tickets are for collection in the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. Albums will be posted unless you select 'Collect in shop' when checking out. CD | LP

The Futureheads / New Slang Thursday 29th August at New Slang, 9:00pm Celebrating the release of their new album, The Futureheads play at New Slang for the first time in 7 years. A special band to us, and one of the founding bands of New Slang so we're excited for their return, both in general and to Kingston specifically. Powers will mark the sixth full length studio album from the band and follows on from 2012's Rant. CD/ticket is £14 post-paid, and other formats and combos are available. New Slang is an over 18s event, and is strict on ID. Please bring photo ID with you on the night, whatever age you are. New Slang is held at Pryzm, 154 Clarence St, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1QP New Slang Ticket CD | LP

Childcare Wednesday 18th September at The Fighting Cocks The Kingston date of the UK tour, the South London based indie-rockers CHILDCARE stop by The Fighting Cocks in September The tracks assertive tempo is powered by Emma’s bass and Glyn’s powerful drums before Rich enters the track, giving us his discordant guitar slashes, which starts the hypnotic freak out of a climax. This song will keep you all on your toes with the chaos that is hit at the end of the track. Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 8:00pm. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA

Aaron West And The Roaring Twenties Saturday 28th September at Banquet Records, 12:00pm During Aaron West and The Roaring Twenties UK tour, we're delighted to welcome the story-telling emo-folk-punk side project of Dan Cambell from The Wonder Years back to the shop. Routine Maintenance marks the second full length from the unique concept side-project from Dan Campbell. Continuing on Aaron’s story from 2014's full length We Don't Have Each Other and 2016's Bittersweet 7”. Detailed and poetic folky-emo-rock that fans of The Weakerthans, The Early November, and of course The Wonder Years will enjoy. In-store Grade A. Priority will be given to anyone who orders a copy of Routine Maintenance from us. Albums will be posted, tickets are for collection from the shop on the day of the in-store, please bring your order number with you. CD | LP

Spector Monday 21st October at The Fighting Cocks, 18+ Spector make a very welcome return to Kingston to play at The Fighting Cocks. “'I Won’t Wait' is about patience being pushed to its limits, and the mental and emotional gymnastics we use to stay friends (or lovers) with people as we see all our own worst traits reflected back in them. It’s all the thoughts you have when you’re mindlessly staring at your phone in bed at night when you should have been asleep an hour ago - the things you never say that you’ve forgotten by the morning.” Times TBC but we expect doors to be at 8:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: If you choose Collect In-store as your delivery option your full order will need to be collected from our shop rather than from the venue. The Fighting Cocks is an 18+ venue. Please bring photo ID. The Fighting Cocks is at 56 Old London Road, Kingston, KT2 6QA