Yesterday (07/07/2008) the new single off of Bloc Party's new album expected toward the end of the year was premiered exclusively on BBC Radio One at 7.30pm BST.
It was introduced by key songwriter, singer and guitarist, Kele Okereke who went on to say that they were in the middle of recording their 3rd album follow-up to sophomore record "A Weekend In The City" released in February of last year. He revealed it was being produced by Jack Knife Lee and Paul Epworth (producers of "A Weekend In The City" and debut album "Silent Alarm" respectively) which ties in with what fellow band mate drummer Matt Tong had previously said: "I think the third studio incarnation of Bloc is going to be a bit like the rawer earlier Bloc, but with experience."
The new track can be heard and the accompanying promo video viewed
here.
Mercury will be released for digital download on 11th August and can be pre-ordered from their website as a strictly limited edition disc set including heavyweight vinyl 12” and 7” plus Maxi CD featuring various mixes and remixes plus new a b-side. Also included with the disc set is a Pioneers membership including 10% discount off at the Bloc Party store and pre-orders to tickets for upcoming gigs.
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