Time Out, London — The label who gave us Bloc Party, Hot Chip, The Rakes and Florence and the Machine, among others, are hosting a 'lucky dip' showcase so the acts and DJs won't be announced in advance. You'll just have to take the dip. more info
Time Out, London — With Bloc Party currently on hiatus, frontman Kele Okereke rolls up sans surname to bring his solo show to Shoreditch, ahead of the release of debut LP 'The Boxer'. If it's anything like first single 'Tenderoni', expect... more info
Guardian Music — Indie fans have sweated over his first dance album, but on this performance The Boxer is a joyous nod to the spirit of Bloc PartyKele Okereke is having a maraca moment. Dancing around the stage in a string vest and a wide grin, the erstwhile Bloc Par... more info
Guardian Music — As the first cider hangover starts to fade, the Music Weekly team pull themselves together to deliver our second Worthy Farm podcast.We promised you guests last night and we didn't let you down. Tim Jonze met up with Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett of... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Almost all of Bloc Party s best songs were about taking drugs in nightclubs.
Almost all of Bloc Party s best songs were about taking drugs in nightclubs.
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Almost all of Bloc Party’s best songs were about taking drugs in nightclubs. How many of your mid-aught nights peaked when the DJ threw on “Banquet,” with its come-hither coda? “The Prayer” made dropping pills and making passes at pretty... more info
We All Want Someone To Shout For — So far my two favorite tracks from Kele’s debut album The Boxer are “Unholy Thoughts” and “Rise”. Is it wrong of me to admit that they are probably my favorites because they are the closest that he treads towards Bloc Party territory? If ... more info
ContactMusic — Kele Okereke claims going solo has made him more confident.The Bloc Party frontman - who recently released his debut solo LP The Boxer' under his first name only -... more info