
Beyond ‘Silent Alarm’: where to start with Bloc Party’s early rarities
From the Japan-only ‘Little Thoughts’ EP to ‘Two More Years’ and the ‘Silent Alarm’ anniversary archive, here’s a route through Bloc Party’s early material.
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Bloc Party are an English rock band formed in London in 1999 by Kele Okereke and Russell Lissack. Their first four albums featured Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong, who have since left the band. The current lineup includes Louise Bartle and Harry Deacon. Their music combines elements of rock, electronica, and house music. The band adopted the name Bloc Party in 2003 after initially performing under various names. Moakes joined after responding to an NME advertisement, and Tong was selected through an audition. The band gained attention after sharing their demo 'She's Hearing Voices' with BBC Radio 1 DJ Steve Lamacq and Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos. Their debut album, 'Silent Alarm,' was released in February 2005 and received critical acclaim, winning the Indie Album of the Year at the 2006 PLUG Awards and NME Album of the Year.
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From the Japan-only ‘Little Thoughts’ EP to ‘Two More Years’ and the ‘Silent Alarm’ anniversary archive, here’s a route through Bloc Party’s early material.

Three artists have identified different lessons in Bloc Party: the freedom to reshape a band, songwriting built from rhythm, and guitars that need not stay in one lane.

Across Brixton Academy in 2022 and Reading Festival in 2023, Rina Sawayama found a live grammar for pop, metal, balladry and full-scale theatre.

‘Anatomy of a Brief Romance’ has prompted a specific objection: its open-hearted, theatrical pop instincts can feel excessive. That does not make them bad.

Trevor Horn-produced fourth album lands this week alongside a busy UK live schedule.

Trevor Horn-produced album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance' due 11th September via cOnTAGIOUS LTD.

Trevor Horn-produced seventh album 'Anatomy Of A Brief Romance' arrives in September.

Pre-sales open on 17th June from 10am local time.

A weekend-long billboard puzzle preceded the release of the tenth album cut.

Trevor Horn produces the band's seventh ahead of co-headline tour with Interpol.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am GMT on Friday, 7th November.

Bloc Party celebrates Silent Alarm's 20th anniversary with a deluxe box set release and worldwide tour spanning four continents.

The bands will perform their landmark albums in full across major venues including Red Rocks and Forest Hills

The two-day festival at Wollaton Hall will feature Bloc Party and Kaiser Chiefs celebrating their debut albums' 20th anniversaries.

Stay tuned for information about Dork's onsite activities.

The new album is the third in his 'The Elements' series, with a UK tour announced for February 2025.

Bloc Party may be indie rock veterans, but they're far from being relics. Words: Dan Harrison. Bloc Party feel like a band experiencing something of a renaissance. After a spell touring with Paramore, who cited them as a major influence on their latest album…

Bloc Party may be indie rock veterans, but they're far from being relics.

"This song is about picking yourself up and carrying on."

The band will perform their biggest show to date at London's Crystal Palace Park this summer.

They've also announced new shows for 4th July at The Telegraph Building, Belfast and 5th July at 3Arena, Dublin.

They'll be joined by The Hives and more.

"To me, it's the sound of coming out of the wilderness and re-embracing life," says Kele.

"I’ve always been a huge Bloc Party fan," says KennyHoopla.

"I’ve been a fan of Kenny's for a while now," says Kele.

The band are currently on tour with Paramore.

The record arrives alongside the new single 'And He Was Never The Same'.

The Hertfordshire celebrations are set to return on July 20th-23rd.

New album 'Alpha Games' is coming on 29th April.

New album 'Alpha Games' is set to land on 29th April.

The band are set to headline BBC 6 Music Festival this April.

The single is their second release from their upcoming album 'Alpha Games', which is due to be released on Friday, 29th April.

'Alpha Games' will arrive next April.

There will also be a live version of ‘Silent Alarm’ released on 12th April.
The album will be recorded during the band’s forthcoming six-date European tour.
There’s that miracle you were hoping for.

They'll play the Albert Hall next February.

The first sold out, so they’re going to do another one - smart business.

First new music since latest album ‘Hymns’ dropped earlier in the year.

Bloc Party have shared a new video for ‘Virtue’. Taken from their recent album ‘Hymns’, the clip features green daning people in their pants and the dis...

Bloc Party appeared on US telly last night to play their recent track ‘The Love Within’. The track is taken from the band’s latest album ‘Hymns’, releas...

Bloc Party’s new album ‘Hymns’ will be released this Friday, 29th April - and they’re giving fans a pre-release preview by streaming the record in its e...
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Every Bloc Party tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.