Banquet Darling – “Shivers and Echoes”

Newcastle based artist Todd Kilby is putting out vibrant music right now under his Banquet Darling moniker. His single “Shivers and Echoes” arrives as the final preview before his second album “NOW” comes out in late August. Before taking on this solo musical path, Todd spent years touring the world as a circus acrobat, theater director, and musician, writing material in hotels, buses, and planes. You can hear that wide life experience in how bold and expressive his work comes across.

With “Shivers and Echoes”, the sound hits with gritty post punk energy, heavy distorted guitars, and a thick bed of grooves. The purring vocals give the whole piece a raw, sultry atmosphere. It dives straight into messy human experiences, contrasting submission and control, hiding and revealing, and the wild erotic play happening right behind quiet suburban doors. There is a dirty sweatiness to the whole setup, mixing pop hooks with indie rock, punk, and psychedelia in a way that creates genuine tension for the listener.

As the third and final single following his 2021 debut album “Dreamlove Obscura”, this track shows how much confidence Todd has in building his distinct sound. Everything sits together with complete intention. The rough edges of the guitar work play off the slick rhythm, keeping your attention completely fixed from start to finish.

I genuinely love this release completely from its beginning to end. If you are just discovering his art today, I strongly recommend that you check out his previous releases, especially his debut album “Dreamlove Obscura”, so you can experience how his creative vision has continuously evolved over time. You should definitely follow Banquet Darling on all major streaming platforms and social media channels right now to stay updated about new releases in the rest of this year. Todd Kilby is an exceptionally talented and dedicated artist who brings an authentic theatrical spirit, broad worldwide inspiration, and immense creative heart to every single original song he crafts. Following his musical journey as he prepares to share the full “NOW” album in August promises to be a deeply rewarding experience.