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Almost time for more Banquets

Posted by Loren on August 20, 2025

Almost time for more Banquets
photo by Adrian Littel

Indie-punk band Banquets shared a new single today, "Episodes," their first new music since a hiatus that began in 2016. They will also play their first show in several years on August 30.

Based out of New Jersey, the band released three albums thus far, most recently Spit at the Sun. Now Banquets are back -- announcing Petty Relics, out on Oct. 17 on Black Numbers.

Tour Dates:

August 30 @ Crossroads - Garwood, NJ w/ Bad Boys, ERRTH, MakeWar

Almost time for more Banquets
photo by Adrian Littel

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