Great news from the Bloc Party camp, who this week announced the London four-piece will release their first album in four years after signing with Frenchkiss and Cooperative Records. The boys are currently in the studio in New York recording material for the album which is due for release sometime this year.

Lead singer Kele Okereke had to say, “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...”