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Bloc Party
last updated 2026-09-11 11:26
Bloc Party
Plays on LTZ: 19 across 19 shows (2023-01-05, 2023-01-12, 2023-02-23, 2023-03-09, 2023-03-30, 2023-04-27, 2023-06-29, 2023-09-07, 2023-10-19, 2023-10-26, 2024-02-15, 2024-04-04…)
Tracks played
(artist profile) Bloc Party — researched 2026-09-11
Helicopter — played 2026-01-29
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Bloc Party — Helicopter
Played: 2026-01-29
Bloc Party
Origin: London, England · 1999 · active
Members: Kele Okereke (vocals, rhythm guitar), Russell Lissack (lead guitar), Louise Bartle (drums), Harry Deacon; former members Gordon Moakes (bass) and Matt Tong (drums) played on the first four albums
Genre: Indie rock, post-punk revival, with elements of electronica and house
Discography:
Anatomy of a Brief Romance (2026) — — — seventh studio album
Alpha Games (2022) — — — sixth studio album, released 22 April 2022
Hymns (2016) — — — UK No. 12
Four (2012) — Frenchkiss — first album after hiatus, recorded in New York City, produced by Alex Newport
Intimacy (2008) — Wichita — UK No. 8, US No. 18
A Weekend in the City (2007) — Wichita — UK No. 2
Silent Alarm (2005) — Wichita — UK No. 3; Mercury Prize nominee and NME Album of the Year 2005
LTZ context: 19 plays across 19 shows between 2023-01-05 and 2026-01-29.
Facts:
Debut album Silent Alarm reached No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and was nominated for the 2005 Mercury Music Prize.
"The Prayer" (2007) is their highest-charting UK single, peaking at No. 4.
As of 2009 the band had sold more than three million albums.
Primary label throughout their career has been Wichita Recordings.
"Banquet" and "Helicopter" (both from Silent Alarm) are among the LTZ-played tracks.