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7 September 2026 – Banquet Darling — NOW
By Editorial Team - September 7, 2026
Summary
Newcastle artist Banquet Darling, the musical project of former circus acrobat Todd Kilby, gains glowing reviews for genre-blurring album NOW.
Key Facts
- Banquet Darling (former circus acrobat Todd Kilby) receives reviews for NOW.
- Explores kaleidoscopic shifts between indie rock, psychedelia, and punk.
- Standout tracks include Morning Sun, Last Duet, and horn-heavy On the Road.
- Entities: Banquet Darling, Todd Kilby, NOW, Morning Sun, Last Duet, On the Road, Newcastle
- Tags: banquet-darling, todd-kilby, now, indie-rock, psychedelic-pop, australian-indie
Newcastle artist Banquet Darling, the musical project of former circus acrobat Todd Kilby, is turning heads today with fresh critical acclaim for his vibrant full-length album, NOW.
The record leaps fearlessly between indie rock, sunshine pop, psychedelia, punk, and groove-heavy arrangements, with standout tracks “Morning Sun,” “Last Duet,” and the horn-driven “On the Road” earning special praise.
Kilby's theatrical background informs an acrobatic sonic flexibility that makes NOW an intoxicating highlight across Monday's indie rock and psychedelic pop radar.