Bloc Party

About

Bloc Party are a British indie rock band formed in London in 1999 by vocalist Kele Okereke and guitarist Russell Lissack. Their 2005 debut album 'Silent Alarm' became one of the defining records of the post-punk revival, reaching number three on the UK Albums Chart and selling over three million copies worldwide. The band has released six studio albums to date, with a seventh, 'Anatomy of a Brief Romance', due in September 2026.

3.3M

monthly listeners on Spotify

3M+

albums sold worldwide

UK Albums Chart placement with "Silent Alarm" (2005)

25000

attendees at anniversary concert in Crystal Palace Park, London (2024)

What's new

2026-05
Bloc Party announced their seventh studio album "Anatomy of a Brief Romance", produced by Trevor Horn, with release on September 11, 2026.
2026-05
The lead single "Coming On Strong" from the upcoming album was released in May 2026.
2025-10
A 20-year anniversary edition of the debut album "Silent Alarm" was announced and re-entered the British album charts.
2025-02
Bloc Party and Metric announced a joint North American tour, where the band played "Silent Alarm" in its entirety - the band's largest North American tour to date.
2024-06
The band released the single "Flirting Again" and performed at Glastonbury Festival 2024.