http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party All the latest content for Bloc Party from mtv.co.uk en Copyright (C) MTV Networks UK & Ireland http://www.mtv.co.uk/files/imagecache/300x225/2009/06/24/blocparty2_press2009.jpg http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party http://www.mtv.co.uk/events/reading-festival/news/149876-reading-festival-review This year in the battle of music festivals V had a pop-tastic line up while Glastonbury booked classic rock headliners. Reading and Leeds went and secured three of the biggest bands in the world- Kings... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:17:58 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:149876 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/video/the-prayer-live-at-oxegen-09 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:409242 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/45452-bloc-party-announce-tour Bloc Party have announced a winter tour of seven dates for early next year. The four-piece released their third album Intimacy last month for download it will get a physical release on October 27. A... Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:41:37 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45452 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/45360-bloc-party-announce-new-single Bloc Party will release Talons on October 20- they have announced. Last month the band released their new album Intimacy for download in a move that shook the indie world to its core! Talons is not on... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:48:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:45360 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/video/mercurys-in-retrograde Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:267317 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/42252-bloc-party-announce-album Bloc Party will release their new album Intimacy on August 21 - in a shock move. Fans can download 10 tracks from tomorrow through the bands website- including single Mercury. The full CD- with extra... Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:05:55 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42252 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/neon-neon/news/42093-neon-neon-confirm-kele-s-story Neon Neon have backed up Kele from Bloc Partys statement on John Lydons alleged racist attack, after witnessing the event. Speaking exclusively to MTV News Gruff Rhys from the group said: It was horrific... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:52:16 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42093 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/john-lydon/news/42089-john-lydon-dismisses-racist-claims John 'Rotten' Lydon has hit out after reports that Bloc Party front man, Kele Okerere, was victim of racist abuse from the rock veteran and his crew. Kele suffered cuts to his face and body while... Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:10:18 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42089 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/42085-kele-bloc-party-accuses-john-lydon-of-racist-attack Kele Okerere- frontman with Bloc Party- has alleged that he was beaten and racially abused by Sex Pistols singer John Lydon. According to a statement released by the band Kele suffered severe facial bruising... Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:03:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42085 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/42015-bloc-partys-surprise-single Bloc Party have announced that theyll release a surprise new single Mercury on August 11. After a mystery countdown on their website the band gave MTV Two presenter Zane Lowe the first play on his radio... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:58:38 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:42015 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/video/hunting-for-witches Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:181521 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40847-bloc-party-go-rave Bloc Partys latest release Flux sees the boys go down a more dance/trance avenue, and it's been met with mixed reviews. "I dont know what people are going to make of it. Our management really hate... Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:30:52 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40847 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40723-bloc-party-on-gonzo-tour Check out what went down in our exclusive photo gallery right here Bloc Party rocked the Gonzo 5th Birthday Tour in London last night with an intimate show for 200 lucky fans. Singer Kele told the crowd... Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:38:06 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40723 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40239-bloc-party-another-night Bloc Party have announced a second London arena show for December. The four-piece will play another date at Alexandra Palace on the short tour: December: Wed 12th Glasgow SECC Thu 13th Manchester Central... Tue, 22 May 2007 11:33:41 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40239 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/video/the-prayer Thu, 17 May 2007 23:00:00 +0000 mgid:uma:video:mtv.co.uk:148648 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40123-bloc-party-arena-gigs Bloc Party have announced three massive arena shows for December. The New Cross outfit, who smashed the crikey out of Londons Brixton Academy last week (click here to read the news review), will play... Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:48:01 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40123 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40114-bloc-rock-brixton Bloc Party played a triumphant hometown gig last night (April 19) at London's Brixton Academy. While most of London was crawling around Camden, a few thousand elected instead to go and see Bloc Party... Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:59:02 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40114 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40073-bloc-party-doherty-is-just-rubbish Bloc Partys Kele Okereke has slammed Pete Doherty, saying that its a common misconception that hes an artist; he's actually just a f*ck-up. Speaking in an interview with The Guardian on the subject of... Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:29:15 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40073 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/40034-bloc-party-oasis-are-stupid Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke has labelled Oasis the "most overrated band of all time" and claimed they make "stupidity, hip". Talking to Uncut magazine, the singer said, &quot... Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:40:48 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:40034 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/39857-bloc-party-announce-april-uk-dates Bloc Party have announced a string of UK dates for April. The Party boys, who are currently in the middle of a sold-out UK tour, will hit the road again in April, kicking off in Glasgow on April 14.... Wed, 14 Feb 2007 17:17:51 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39857 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/39818-bloc-party-robbery-drama Bloc Party fans who turned up to see the band play in Reading last night (February 5) got more than they bargained for. Not only did a stream of them get their mobile phones nicked by a prolific pick... Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:15:20 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39818 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/39800-bloc-party-respect-arctics Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke says he is disappointed with the current indie music scene as not enough bands are putting their "minds" to use. Talking to MTV.co.uk, the singer said Arctic... Fri, 02 Feb 2007 11:29:33 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39800 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/39795-gig-review-bloc-party There are plenty of reasons to be cheerful if you're Bloc Party. New single The Prayer is currently on course to win them their highest chart position yet on Sunday. A Weekend In The City, the follow... Thu, 01 Feb 2007 12:46:21 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39795 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/39531-bloc-party-drummer-rushed-to-hospital Funky art-rockers Bloc Party have cancelled a number of shows on their current US tour with Panic! At The Disco after drummer Matt Tong was raced to hospital in Atlanta last night (November 9). It was... Fri, 10 Nov 2006 14:19:31 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:39531 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/bloc-party/news/38873-bloc-rock-the-albert-hall Bloc Party got things jumping at the Royal Albert Hall last night (May 29) with their headline slot at one of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts.Taking to the stage at 9:30 with their customary cool demeanour... Tue, 01 Aug 2006 06:38:39 +0000 mgid:mtvcouk:news:mtv.co.uk:38873