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Bloc Party have announced that their ‘Little Thoughts’ EP as well as “every song missing” from their catalogue will be added to streaming services.In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary, they have announced that their 2004 EP will finally be added to all music streaming platforms along with other tracks and remixes that were not available to be streamed previously.The songs from the ‘Little Thoughts’ EP as well as early fan favourites and B-sides such as ‘Tulips’ and ‘Skeleton’ have long been missing from services such as Spotify, much to fans’ dismay.Bloc Party shared the news in an Instagram post that read: “In 2024, we’ll also (finally!) be adding every song missing to all the streaming services during the year, it’s taken a long time for all the boring admin to get sorted, but by the end of next year we intend for every track, remix and EP to be live, starting with the ‘Little Thoughts’ EP – yes, including ‘Skeleton’, you can stop emailing, calling, texting, dming and commenting about it now

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Bloc Party announce huge London show to celebrate 20 years of ‘Silent Alarm’ with Friendly Fires, The Hives and more

Bloc Party have announced a one-off London show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Silent Alarm’ – find all the details below.The band are set to play their biggest concert to date at Crystal Palace Park in London on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Kele Okereke and co.

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Watch Kelly Clarkson’s spirited cover of Bloc Party’s ‘Like Eating Glass’

Kelly Clarkson performed a cover of Bloc Party’s 2004 single ‘Like Eating Glass’ on Monday’s (November 27) episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. The performance is part of the American Idol alum’s tradition of opening her talk show with a cover song.

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Sam Ryder and Bloc Party join Music Venue Trust’s United By Music UK tours

Sam Ryder and Bloc Party have been added to the list of artists joining Music Venue Trust’s United By Music UK tours.Organised by The National Lottery and Music Venue Trust, the tour sees over 150 gigs visit over 130 venues across the UK, in support of the grassroots music sector.Now, adding to the already extensive list of musicians taking part, English alt-rock band Bloc Party have been added to the bill, as well as former Eurovision sensation Sam Ryder. The former will be performing next month, taking to the stage at The Hairy Dog venue in Derby on July 20, while Ryder will be headed to Southend on September 8 for a show at Chinnerys.Other previously announced artists taking part in the one-off shows around the UK include Cat Burns, Blossoms, Witch Fever, Hamish Hawk and Metronomy.“These are the venues where myself and so many of my pals started at and still play.

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Bloc Party announce new EP, ‘The High Life’

Bloc Party have confirmed that fans will soon get new music in the form of a new EP, ‘The High Life’.Announced yesterday (June 21), the band took to social media to announce the EP, sharing its cover art, title and release date in the process. The EP is set for release on July 21 via Infectious/BMG.

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Watch Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke join Paramore in London for ‘Blue Light’ cover

Kele Okereke joined Hayley Williams and the rest of Paramore to perform a cover of Bloc Party‘s ‘Blue Light’ in London last night (April 23).The show, which took place at the O2 Arena on April 23, was Paramore’s last in the UK as part of their 2023 UK and Ireland tour with Bloc Party. The show was also an additional date at the O2 Arena after what was originally meant to be the tour’s last stop in Birmingham on April 22.To commemorate the last show of their UK run, Hayley Williams and co.

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Listen to Bloc Party’s uplifting new single ‘High Life’

Bloc Party have shared their new upbeat single, ‘High Life’ – released midway through their extensive tour with Paramore. Check out the track belowEarlier this month, the band teased fans by confirming that new music was on the way.

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Kele Okereke teases “exciting” new music from Bloc Party

Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has shared that the band are working on “exciting” new music.The indie veterans released their sixth album ‘Alpha Games‘ last year, with Okereke previously telling NME that he was “more excited about the energy that the band has right now” than he was concerned with their legacy.Now, after the recent release of his sixth solo album ‘The Flames pt. 2’, he has now told NME that Bloc Party are already back at work. Speaking with NME‘s In Conversation series, Okereke shared: “We, Bloc Party, have been writing in the last week.”He continued: “We have made a lot of music over the years and we’re going to make more.

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Listen to Kele’s ominous new single ‘And He Never Was The Same Again’

Kele has shared the latest single from his new album ‘The Flames Pt. 2’ – listen to ‘And He Never Was The Same Again’ below.The Bloc Party frontman’s sixth solo studio album was released yesterday (March 24) via KOLA Records / !K7.‘And He Never Was The Same Again’ is an ominous and discordant track, which gently builds tension to the point of claustrophobia.

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Kele unveils introspective new single ‘Someone To Make Me Laugh’

Kele has shared a new single, ‘Someone To Make Me Laugh’.The track is the third single to be taken from the Bloc Party frontman’s upcoming solo album ‘The Flames Pt. 2’, which is set to arrive on March 24 via KOLA Records/!K7.‘Someone To Make Me Laugh’ was one of the first songs written for the new album.

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6 Hot Albums By LGBTQ Artists And Allies For Summer 2022

Anitta – Versions of MeRelease Date: Out NowBisexual Brazilian pop musician Anitta may very well be the next star to take over the world, as her new album Versions of Me was crafted specifically for that purpose.On the set, which was released in April, she performs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which means she has widespread appeal in quite a few markets.The full-length features collaborations with musicians like Cardi B, Saweetie, Ty Dolla $ign, and more. It’s tailor-made for parties in the warm months.

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Bloc Party debut new material at intimate London show

Bloc Party played an intimate show at The Garage in London last night (March 30), where they debuted some of their new material – watch below.The show was announced earlier this month, with a press release stating that the London gig would provide “a special, intimate chance to hear the band’s new material” for the first time. The gig also marked the band’s first live show since 2019.Bloc Party’s sixth studio album ‘Alpha Games’ is out on April 29.

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Bloc Party announce intimate London show this month

Bloc Party have announced an intimate London show for this month – find tickets here.The band will perform at The Garage in Highbury & Islington on Wednesday, March 30 ahead of releasing their sixth studio album, ‘Alpha Games’, on April 29.Fans can access an exclusive ticket pre-sale this Thursday (March 17) at 9am GMT by pre-ordering the forthcoming record via Bloc Party’s official website. Those that have already done so will automatically be eligible.Pre-sale information will be sent out at 8am GMT on Thursday.Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT this Friday (March 18) – you can purchase yours from here and see the announcement post below.We're playing The Garage on the 30th.

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Bloc Party take us on a wild night out with swaggering new single ‘The Girls Are Fighting’

Bloc Party have shared a new song called ‘The Girls Are Fighting’ – you can listen to it below.The track serves as the second taste of the London band’s sixth album ‘Alpha Games’, which is due for release on April 29 via Infectious/BMG. Lead single ‘Traps’ came out last November.“There was no specific incident that inspired this song – it was more a composite of lots of things I’ve seen over the years when being in clubs and seeing violence erupt with feuding love rivals,” explained frontman Kele Okereke of Bloc Party’s swaggering, glam rock-charged latest offering.“I’ve always had a slight obsession with those sorts of moments; like a fuse being lit, when actions turn from words into violence.

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Alpha Games, share “Traps”

Bloc Party have announced details of their sixth studio album Alpha Games, due on April 29 2022 via Infectious / BMG. The news of the forthcoming album is accompanied by the arrival of new song "Traps." Check it out below.

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Bloc Party return with new song ‘Traps’ and announce sixth album ‘Alpha Games’

Bloc Party have returned with ‘Traps’, their first new music in five years, and with it have shared details of a new album and UK/European tour.‘Traps’ is the first taste of ‘Alpha Games’, the band’s follow up to 2016’s ‘Hymns’, which is released on April 29, 2022.The single is a frenetic affair that recalls the post-punk urgency of their 2005 debut ‘Silent Alarm’.

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Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos shares 2003 note from Bloc Party asking for support slot

Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos has shared a handwritten note from Bloc Party‘s Kele Okereke asking to support the Scottish band in 2003.Kapranos’ band, who were to release their self-titled debut album six months later, played a headline show at the Electrowerkz venue in London on October 24, 2003.Ahead of the gig Okereke wrote to Kapranos and the band, sending them Bloc Party’s first demo and asking to be considered as a support act at their next London show.“Hey Alex, this is Kele from Bloc Party,” Okereke’s note read, which Kapranos shared alongside a photo of an accompanying press release about the then-fledgling band.

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Kele Okereke announces ‘The Waves Pt. 1 Live’, shares Bronski Beat ‘Smalltown Boy’ cover

Kele Okereke has shared details of ‘The Waves Pt. 1 Live’, a recorded livestream of him performing the album’s songs, alongside a cover of Bronski Beat classic ‘Smalltown Boy’.The musician, who released his fifth solo record ‘The Waves Pt.

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Kele Okereke shares powerful new solo track ‘From A Place Of Love’

Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has shared a new song – listen to ‘From A Place Of Love’ below.The new track is the latest preview of the singer’s upcoming solo album ‘The Waves Pt. 1’, due out on May 28 via his own KOLA Records label and !K7.After sharing a cover of Bronski Beat’s 1984 song ‘Smalltown Boy’ and releasing another single called ‘The Heart Of The Wave’, which also features on the new album, Okereke has now returned with another new song, inspired by a film he watched.He explained: “The idea for this song came when I was watching the animated remake of She-Ra And The Princesses Of Power with my daughter.

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Kele Okereke “questions the idea of race and education in Britain” on new track ‘Melanin’

Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has shared a new song – listen to ‘Melanin’ below.In the singer’s words, the new track “questions the idea of race and education in Britain”.“I believe that if we truly want to dismantle the racial division in this country then it starts with the education system,” he said.“We all need to study a syllabus that tells the truth about the reality of Britain’s colonial past, that isn’t just a celebration of the “glory days” but that looks unflinchingly at the horrors this country has perpetrated in the name of empire.

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Bloc Party confirm ‘Little Thoughts’ EP and “every song missing” will finally hit streaming

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