Saturday, October 29, 2005
'Silent Alarm' guitar tab book now available!
An official guitar tab book for 'Silent Alarm' has finally be released! I expect that these tabs will be a lot more accurate than most of those currently doing the rounds on the internet, as the band themselves were involved in the making of the book. All thirteen songs from the original release are included, plus the recent single, 'Two More Years'.
You can buy it here for £14.95.
An official guitar tab book for 'Silent Alarm' has finally be released! I expect that these tabs will be a lot more accurate than most of those currently doing the rounds on the internet, as the band themselves were involved in the making of the book. All thirteen songs from the original release are included, plus the recent single, 'Two More Years'.
You can buy it here for £14.95.
Labels: Other_releases, Silent_Alarm
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Tuesday, October 25, 2005
'Heroes' - the Bloc Party comic strip
This rather cool Bloc Party comic strip was created by Anant Naik. Click here for the full-size version. Issue 2: 'Royal Affairs' coming soon!
This rather cool Bloc Party comic strip was created by Anant Naik. Click here for the full-size version. Issue 2: 'Royal Affairs' coming soon!
Labels: Fan_art
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Thursday, October 20, 2005
Email Kele a question!
Email me your question. The best ones will be asked to Kele for the Q&A section on 'Marshals'.
Email me your question. The best ones will be asked to Kele for the Q&A section on 'Marshals'.
Labels: Press
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Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Bloc Party planning holiday treat for U.S. fans
According to Pitchfork, Bloc Party will be crossing the Atlantic once more before they lock themselves in the studio to start work on the second album. They'll be performing at four radio station holiday concerts in the U.S. this December, following their European tour. Dates will be posted up on blocparty.net when they become available.
There are also plans to release the 'God Bless Bloc Party' DVD, which came with the recently re-released version of 'Silent Alarm', in the U.S. - possibly in January 2006. This DVD is currently available to buy from 'Marshals'.
According to Pitchfork, Bloc Party will be crossing the Atlantic once more before they lock themselves in the studio to start work on the second album. They'll be performing at four radio station holiday concerts in the U.S. this December, following their European tour. Dates will be posted up on blocparty.net when they become available.
There are also plans to release the 'God Bless Bloc Party' DVD, which came with the recently re-released version of 'Silent Alarm', in the U.S. - possibly in January 2006. This DVD is currently available to buy from 'Marshals'.
Labels: Tour
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Tuesday, October 18, 2005
'Two More Years' video
Head over to 'Marshals' to watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary filmed on the set of the latest Bloc Party video.
Head over to 'Marshals' to watch a short behind-the-scenes documentary filmed on the set of the latest Bloc Party video.
Labels: Videos
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Friday, October 14, 2005
Deluxe edition of 'Silent Alarm' released on Monday
Bloc Party have announced details of the release of a deluxe version of their debut album, 'Silent Alarm', through Wichita Recordings on October 17th 2005.
This new version will come with a bonus DVD featuring a 50 minute tour documentary filmed during the band's recent sell out tour of the US plus all of the band's promo videos to date and 5 tracks recorded live at Belfort, France in the summer of 2005. The singles 'Little Thoughts' and 'Two More Years' will be included on the updated CD, making it an epic 15 tracks long!
Fans who have already purchased the album will be able to get the bonus DVD for £4.99 from the Bloc Party fan club on the day of release, and a week later on the main official website. This version will also include the MSTRKRFT remix of 'Two More Years'.
Bloc Party have announced details of the release of a deluxe version of their debut album, 'Silent Alarm', through Wichita Recordings on October 17th 2005.
This new version will come with a bonus DVD featuring a 50 minute tour documentary filmed during the band's recent sell out tour of the US plus all of the band's promo videos to date and 5 tracks recorded live at Belfort, France in the summer of 2005. The singles 'Little Thoughts' and 'Two More Years' will be included on the updated CD, making it an epic 15 tracks long!
Fans who have already purchased the album will be able to get the bonus DVD for £4.99 from the Bloc Party fan club on the day of release, and a week later on the main official website. This version will also include the MSTRKRFT remix of 'Two More Years'.
Labels: Silent_Alarm
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Cover of John Peel tribute single designed by Gordy
On November 21st 2005, a celebrity cover of the Buzzcocks' 'Ever Fallen In Love...' is being released as a tribute to John Peel. This was one of the songs in the DJ's treasured record box, where he kept his all-time favourites under lock and key.
Gordy has designed the cover for the single. Speaking to NME, he said: "The design of the single is quite simple - very Bloc Party - but I wanted it to have some warmth to it, which you don't always get with our sleeves. The single is about John Peel, who we loved, and it's also about Amnesty, so the heart motif fits in nicely with their 'Protect the Human' message as well as referencing the original sleeve."
Some of the other musicians involved in making the single are Pete Shelley (of the Buzzcocks), Peter Hook, Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey. All proceeds will go to Amnesty International.
Gordy's design:
On November 21st 2005, a celebrity cover of the Buzzcocks' 'Ever Fallen In Love...' is being released as a tribute to John Peel. This was one of the songs in the DJ's treasured record box, where he kept his all-time favourites under lock and key.
Gordy has designed the cover for the single. Speaking to NME, he said: "The design of the single is quite simple - very Bloc Party - but I wanted it to have some warmth to it, which you don't always get with our sleeves. The single is about John Peel, who we loved, and it's also about Amnesty, so the heart motif fits in nicely with their 'Protect the Human' message as well as referencing the original sleeve."
Some of the other musicians involved in making the single are Pete Shelley (of the Buzzcocks), Peter Hook, Robert Plant and Roger Daltrey. All proceeds will go to Amnesty International.
Gordy's design:
Labels: Other_releases
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Thursday, October 13, 2005
Happy Birthday Kele!
Kele is 24 today...many happy returns! Maybe those of you who are going to the Birmingham gig tonight can get some kind of 'Happy Birthday' song going in the crowd?!
Kele is 24 today...many happy returns! Maybe those of you who are going to the Birmingham gig tonight can get some kind of 'Happy Birthday' song going in the crowd?!
Anyone who's not got tickets for the show can hear clips live on Radio 1 tonight as part of John Peel Day.
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Video interview with Gordy on Undercover
I came across this four part video interview the other day. It was recorded in July 2005, during Bloc Party's short tour of Australia. Among other things, Gordy talks about the Mercury Music Prize nomination, the new songs and the high expectations for the second album.
You can watch it here.
I came across this four part video interview the other day. It was recorded in July 2005, during Bloc Party's short tour of Australia. Among other things, Gordy talks about the Mercury Music Prize nomination, the new songs and the high expectations for the second album.
You can watch it here.
Labels: Interviews, Press, Videos
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Download 'Helicopter' (Whitey Version)
Vice Recordings are currently offering up this remix of 'Helicopter', taken from the 'Silent Alarm Remixed' album, on their website. Download it here!
Vice Recordings are currently offering up this remix of 'Helicopter', taken from the 'Silent Alarm Remixed' album, on their website. Download it here!
Labels: Audio
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Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Bloc Party nominated for two awards
Bloc Party have been nominated for the 'International/Study Abroad Woodie' at this year's mtvU Woodie Awards. The winners are completely determined by the fans! The voting is in full effect and the competition is tough. Vote online here for Bloc Party as many times as you can. Voting ends on October 28th.
Bloc Party have been nominated for the 'International/Study Abroad Woodie' at this year's mtvU Woodie Awards. The winners are completely determined by the fans! The voting is in full effect and the competition is tough. Vote online here for Bloc Party as many times as you can. Voting ends on October 28th.
Bloc Party are also up for the 'Best Alternative' award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2005, along with Beck, The White Stripes, System Of A Down and Goldfrapp. Vote here! The winner will be announced in Lisbon, Portugal on November 3rd.
Labels: Awards
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Sunday, October 09, 2005
John Peel Day
Thursday October 13th 2005 is the date of the first John Peel Day, in memory of the influential DJ who died almost a year ago.
As part of this event, BBC Radio 1 will be broadcasting a special 6 hour show from 7pm featuring contributions from Radio 1 DJs, special guests and loads of live music.
Throughout the evening, Radio 1 will be crossing live to gigs, including Bloc Party's show at Birmingham Academy.
It's good to see that they've kept the line-up as eclectic as a typical John Peel playlist - other featured acts are The Fall, New Order, Super Furry Animals, Venetian Snares, Misty In Roots, Jawbone, Laura Cantrell, DJ Scotch Egg, Acid Casuals, Kid 606 and Drop The Lime!
Thursday October 13th 2005 is the date of the first John Peel Day, in memory of the influential DJ who died almost a year ago.
As part of this event, BBC Radio 1 will be broadcasting a special 6 hour show from 7pm featuring contributions from Radio 1 DJs, special guests and loads of live music.
Throughout the evening, Radio 1 will be crossing live to gigs, including Bloc Party's show at Birmingham Academy.
It's good to see that they've kept the line-up as eclectic as a typical John Peel playlist - other featured acts are The Fall, New Order, Super Furry Animals, Venetian Snares, Misty In Roots, Jawbone, Laura Cantrell, DJ Scotch Egg, Acid Casuals, Kid 606 and Drop The Lime!
Labels: Tour
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'Two More Years' chart placing
The new Bloc Party single, 'Two More Years', entered The Official UK Singles Chart at number 7 today, making it the band's second highest singles chart entry (behind 'So Here We Are', which charted at number 5 in February).
The single, which is currently on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, entered higher up in the chart than other new entries from artists such as James Blunt, Ricky Martin and Mariah Carey. In fact, the lack of quality singles released this week might be one reason why it did so well!
The new Bloc Party single, 'Two More Years', entered The Official UK Singles Chart at number 7 today, making it the band's second highest singles chart entry (behind 'So Here We Are', which charted at number 5 in February).
The single, which is currently on the BBC Radio 1 playlist, entered higher up in the chart than other new entries from artists such as James Blunt, Ricky Martin and Mariah Carey. In fact, the lack of quality singles released this week might be one reason why it did so well!
Labels: Singles
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Saturday, October 08, 2005
The second album
According to NME.com, Bloc Party are going to take a break from touring at the start of 2006 to begin work on their second album, which is tentatively scheduled for release next summer.
Also, Bloc Party are planning on playing a few new songs on the current 'Bloctober' UK tour. These are 'Two More Years' (the current single), 'The Present' (recorded for the War Child charity CD), 'Cells Shaped Like Stars' (formerly 'Into The Blue') and 'Kids'.
Explaining the sound of 'Kids', Gordy revealed: "Kids' (has) this very disco offbeat in the chorus. It's our song to end punk funk - it's quite euphoric. I always felt that that style wasn't our only sound. But we definitely recognise where four to the floor works'
According to NME.com, Bloc Party are going to take a break from touring at the start of 2006 to begin work on their second album, which is tentatively scheduled for release next summer.
Also, Bloc Party are planning on playing a few new songs on the current 'Bloctober' UK tour. These are 'Two More Years' (the current single), 'The Present' (recorded for the War Child charity CD), 'Cells Shaped Like Stars' (formerly 'Into The Blue') and 'Kids'.
Explaining the sound of 'Kids', Gordy revealed: "Kids' (has) this very disco offbeat in the chorus. It's our song to end punk funk - it's quite euphoric. I always felt that that style wasn't our only sound. But we definitely recognise where four to the floor works'
Labels: A_Weekend_In_The_City, Press
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Bloc Party in yesterday's Guardian
There was an interesting, if somewhat unfocused, Bloc Party interview in the Film & Music section of The Guardian yesterday.
Read it here
There was an interesting, if somewhat unfocused, Bloc Party interview in the Film & Music section of The Guardian yesterday.
Read it here
Labels: Interviews, Press
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BLOG PARTY - the new place for blocparty.net news updates!
Welcome to BLOG PARTY! This blog will replace the news section on blocparty.net with a more up to date page for all things Bloc Party.
BLOG PARTY will be easier on the eye than the old news section and will also allow fans of the band to post comments on each article.
All the old blocparty.net news items will still be accessible from the archive page.
Welcome to BLOG PARTY! This blog will replace the news section on blocparty.net with a more up to date page for all things Bloc Party.
BLOG PARTY will be easier on the eye than the old news section and will also allow fans of the band to post comments on each article.
All the old blocparty.net news items will still be accessible from the archive page.
Labels: BlocParty.net
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