Good news Bloc Party fans. The band has signed to Frenchkiss Records, proving that they have not broken up, regardless of what the media says. Bloc Party frontman Kele posted the following message on their website this morning:
Hello Internet
It is with great pleasure that i would like to announce to the universe that Bloc Party have now signed to Frenchkiss Records. This signing has made Bloc Party very happy because not only do we know and love the people at this label but we know and love this label’s output. Frenchkiss has released some mighty fine music over the years, music that has gone on to influence this very band.
So here’s to some more mighty fine music…
Kele
We can expect a new album sometime soon. In the meantime the band has announced a summer tour of festivals. No New York date yet, but hopefully that will change this fall. Hit the jump for the dates.
06/26-30 – Borlange, SE @ Peace and Love Festival
07/04 – Gdynia, PL @ Open’er Festival
07/08 – Turku, FI @ Ruisrock Festival
07/12 – Bilbao, ES @ Bilbao BBK Live
07/13-15 – Ferropolis, DE @ Melt! Festival
08/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ HARD Summer Music Fest
08/04-05 – Montreal, QC @ Osheaga Festival
08/16-18 – St. Polten, AT @ Frequency Festival
09/04 – Mallorca, ES @ Mallorca Rocks
09/05 – Ibiza, ES @ Ibiza Rocks
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