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Bloc Party's Kele has released a new solo single 'Hometown Edge', inspired by London

The track was inspired by London's influence on his songwriting.

Bloc Party's Kele has released a new solo single 'Hometown Edge', inspired by London
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Sam Taylor
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Kele Okereke
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8 Aug 2024 • 1:48 pm
Kele Okereke, frontman of Bloc Party, has released his new single 'Hometown Edge'.
It's the lead single from his forthcoming solo project, set to arrive later this year via KOLA Records / !K7. The track marks Kele's first solo release since 2023's 'The Waves Pt. 2', and serves as the soundtrack to a late-night London adventure.

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