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Nevermind, Bloc Party will probably continue to make music after all

August 1st, 2012

We reported yesterday that Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke hinted towards the end of Bloc Party by saying that their upcoming album Four could be their last, but now he’s taking that statement back. Writing on his blog, Okereke clears the air and admits that he was speaking “absentmindedly” in that interview. “I want to [...]

Tags: bloc party, FOUR, News, Osheaga
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Bloc Party’s upcoming album ‘Four’ could be their last

July 31st, 2012

British indie-rockers Bloc Party went on a hiatus in 2009, but have returned for what might be one last album. In an interview with Triple J Magazine, leader Kele Okereke hints that the band’s upcoming album, Four, could be their last. “When we took a break in 2009 I was in the mindset that we [...]

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Get pumped for Osheaga with this playlist!

July 30th, 2012

It’s Osheaga week! To help you get psyched for a long weekend of fun in the sun and performances galore, we’ve compiled a playlist of some of the acts we’re most looking forward to checking out at the three-day festival in Montreal. Take a listen, refresh your memories with these jams and let us know [...]

Tags: bloc party, city and colour, down with webster, feist, Florence and the Machine, fun, Justice, metric, MGMT, Osheaga, playlist, snoop dogg, The Black Keys, videos
Posted in Blog, Music & Videos, News, Osheaga | Posted by Melody

Bloc Party – “Day Four”

July 30th, 2012

We are 21 days away from the release of Bloc Party’s Four. “Octopus” has already been released as a single with a video. “Day Four” (off the record Four, coincidence, I think not!) is the second release. It’s a slow jam compared to the dance rhythms of “Octopus.” It’s guitar heavy and balladesque which put [...]

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Posted in Blog, Stream, The Wedge | Posted by Josh

Bloc Party “Octopus” (Video)

July 10th, 2012

Just over a month ago, we got the news that Bloc Party were done their new album, Four, and that it would drop on August 21st. Here is the first single from it, “Octopus,” accompanied by a video that features the band performing in a loft with some gymnasts twirling ribbons and spinning hoola hoops.

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Posted in Blog, The Wedge, Videos | Posted by Cam

Bloc Party ‘Four’ (Album trailer)

May 31st, 2012

Just over a year ago, there were rumours circulating that Bloc Party were either on the verge of splitting, or continuing on without frontman Kele Okereke, who was promoting his solo album. Turns out, they were just rumours as the London indie band have announced they’ll release a new album on August 21st. Titled FOUR, [...]

Tags: bloc party, FOUR, The Wedge, trailer, Video
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The Wedge P.M. News Round Up: The War On Drugs announce North American tour

September 28th, 2011

Road warriors The War On Drugs are getting back to what they do best, embarking on another tour for their recently released and universally praised new album, Slave Ambient. The Philly band have added another leg to their fall tour that sees them go into December to support The National for a NYC show as [...]

Tags: Belle & Sebastian, bloc party, CMJ, Kele Okereke, Stevie Jackson, The Field, The War On Drugs
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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Stream Feist’s New Album Metals

September 28th, 2011

After four long years, Feist is back with Metals, her follow-up to the commercially successful album, The Reminder. Metals isn’t out until next week, but its now available to stream in its entirety. Feist also included a handwritten note, as well as a few drawings that you will receive once you begin streaming. Upon first [...]

Tags: bloc party, feist, Kele Okereke, Sigur Rós, The War On Drugs, The Weeknd
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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: DJ Mehdi passes away

September 13th, 2011

One of French dance music’s best known producers, DJ Mehdi, has passed away at the age of 34. Part of the Paris-based Ed Banger collective that also includes Justice, Busy P, SebastiAn and Mr. Oizo, Mehdi Favéris-Essadi was best known for his electro/hip-hop sound and work on remixes and soundtracks. Collaborators Chromeo tweeted a message [...]

Tags: bloc party, Bobby Gillespie, DJ Mehdi, Kele Okereke, Peaking Lights, Primal Scream
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The Wedge P.M. News Round Up: Jens Lekman returns with new EP

July 19th, 2011

He was once a prolific genius, but it’s been four years since Swedish heartbreaker Jens Lekman released his classic LP, Night Falls Over Kortedala. On September 20th, the wait will finally be over when he releases a brand new EP called An Argument With Myself. In an interview with the Walla Walla Washington Union Bulletin, [...]

Tags: bloc party, brett anderson, Jens Lekman, Kele Okereke, suede
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