Bloc Party

Bloc Party have been on and off again for over 10 years now. They released their critically acclaimed 'Silent Alarm' debut album in 2005 and have evolved their sound from post punk driven twisting riffs to electronic, to almost nirvana style rock and back again!

As you'd expect, their live show changes just as much. But one thing you can guarantee is that a Bloc Party show will be one of the best you have ever seen. They have the danceability of a pop band, which is bound to get the room moving whatever the size. Throughout the world, they have been known to play the odd arena show and are capable of headlining festivals. They seem most comfortable playing at the large venue stage but have become very well known for playing tiny club shows playing old songs and new songs alike. These often come in the form as sideshows and warm up shows, also rewarding fans for buying their album. In August 2012 they played the tiny Birthdays club in London as a reward for making the no.1 slot on the midweek itunes chart.

The light shows, also you can guarantee will be a spectacle at a Bloc Party shows, pulsing strobes, lasers, the lot. Kele Okereke, lead singer and guitarist, is also a fine one for getting the crowd going. Sing alongs are a standard for any Bloc Party show so prepare for a sore throat in the morning!

Cited as the forefathers of the indie boom in the UK, indie/alt-dance outfit Bloc Party led by vocalist Kele Okereke have built an esteemed reputation through a career that spans just over a decade. Playing countless prolific venues, some of the UK's most esteemed festivals including a stop off headlining the Other Stage it would seem Bloc Party are more prepared than most to entertain their audiences.

Following the departure of Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong the future looks a little uncertain, their last tour was such a triumph it would be a shame to see the band come to an end. The crowds were excited and enthusiastic before the band had even entered the stage and as the trippy circular visual began to spin and move the cheers threatened to take the roof straight off. The quartet enters the venue to the sound of 'So Here We Are' which is followed closely by 'Hunting For Witches'. The energy levels are frantic as they run through a set punctuated heavily by hits such as 'The Prayer' and 'Helicopter'. The future looks doubtful right now but it is fair to say if Bloc Party do choose to part ways the UK will have lost one of its best pillars of indie.

I've only seen Bloc Party once before. That was in 2008 after the release of their second album. Back then their catalogue was incredible but they were still maturing as a live act. I missed their 2012 tour of Australia and made this time a must-see.

This concert was very different to the last time I saw them. With the band's new album due out in a matter of weeks, heavy promotion was to be the theme for this gig. Six of the 18 songs played were from the new album.

Some might think this would be good, hearing their new content before it arrives on the shelves. Truth is, some of it was a bit lackluster and unlike the Bloc Party many of us have to love.

Having said that, their performance was electric. Kele has matured into a fantastic frontman for the band and he was supported well by both his instrumentalists and an incredibly hot crowd all night.

They played all of their classics but a few more would have been nice in exchange for some of their new stuff.

Would I recommend going to see them? Absolutely. But maybe wait until they drop a new, more familiar album.

They put on an amazing show, the newer members of the band were on point. I was worried they would solely be promoting newer stuff as their new album was a week old at the time, however they did a great mix of old and new. However, the new stuff did steel feel slightly forced many of us would have happily seen just one or two newer songs swapped for classics. In all fairness they are still a current and relevant band trying to make new music, they cannot survive on decade old tracks forever.

Ignoring the setlist, the tracks themselves were stunning, especially Octopus and Helicopter.

But most of all they had an outstanding stage presence and Kele wasn't afraid to have a bit of a fun chatting with the audience in between songs. I would definitely recommend going to see them.

We saw Bloc Party at the Southampton Guildhall as part is the NME tour. They were supported by Ratboy and Drenge. The sound engineering was a bit off for the support acts and it was very hard to hear the singers and we were worried that this may ruin the Bloc Party performance. We needn't of worried though, once the support acts were finished there were new sound engineers and different desks etc...

Bloc Party were on great form and played a good mix of old and new material. They still look like they're loving it, and this makes a big difference to the atmosphere in the room.

To sum up, great sound, great songs and great performance. You can't ask for much more than that, Bloc Party rocked it!!!

It's been a while and the line up has changed a little but they came out fighting.

For what was essentialy their home town concert they gave it all and bought in the mellower tracks to allow the sweat to dry and Matt to get the drinks in!

The big tunes kept coming though and as a band they are solid and dependable with awesome sound and awesome show.

Being at the Roundhouse also helped as the venue is awesome, but the sound can be lost if you're right at the front hanging over the barrier.

Will be looking to get tickets earlier next time!

What makes a perfect gig? In my humble opinion there is a lot of factors to this answer. Firstly you need a good band with good songs, a good venue, a very good sound quality and a good audience. Bingo! The Bloc Party gig at the Alexandra Palace have all this elements. Everything was singing along and jumping. Also hugging. Yes I said “bugging”. It’s was like a religious experience. A night I will never forget.

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I finicking loved the concert, from beginning to the very end. The openers, Middle Kids, were also pretty good, even though they didn't play a lot. About Bloc Party I am just speechless. They are just awesome. This concert is on my top 3, doubtlessly.

Fuckin' sick. Tracks from their new album are awesome, as well as the old classics. Atmosphere in the front of the mosh pit was mental, I got crushed more than a few times. 10/10 would go again. On a side note, drenge had some tunes