Afro-Punk's Blog Posts Tagged 'Party' (20)

Bloc Party Is Back! Embarking On Worldwide Tour, Recording New Music

Are you ready for Bloc Party's big come back? Yes, Kele is still on the line-up, although  he once thought he was fired... They've been recording new music and announced tour dates all over the place, from Europe to Australia, and yes, in the US (see schedule below). 

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Added by Afro-Punk on May 9, 2012 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

Free Downloads: Tracks From The Upcoming 'Fuck Rockstars' Vol.3 AP Compilation!

We were compiling a 'Fuck Rockstars" Vol.3 compilation around the AP Festival, and due to the cancellation we weren't able to get it out. So we thought we'd let you hear tracks from the album for the next few weeks! Now we'd love you to comment and share and be as supportive as possible. :) We'll reveal the tracks one by one, stay tuned to this page!

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 22, 2011 at 5:00pm — 11 Comments

AP Quickie: Kele Fired From Bloc Party?

WTF is going on? :-P Kele Okereke told NME.com that his bandmates from Bloc Party went into the recording studio without inviting him or letting him know about it. "I hope I haven't been fired. I don't really know what's going on, because we haven't really spoken recently and I'm a bit too scared to ask", he reportedly said. Whether he's fired or not, it must be strange to be in a band that doesn't let you clearly know if you're still a member, dontcha… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 21, 2011 at 5:20pm — 6 Comments

Keziah Jones Rocks Weeksville Garden Party This Saturday July 16th

Weeksville was a village of free African Americans in Brooklyn, established in 1838, 11 years after the abolition of slavery in New York. And that's no joke. Now the good folks at Weeksville Heritage Center have some great programs and events, including their Garden Party series every summer. This year, Meshell Ndegeocello, Pharoahe Monch &… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 13, 2011 at 12:49pm — No Comments

AP Quickie: Bloc Party Recording New Material

British rock band Bloc Party have ended their hiatus and guitarist Russell Lissack told magazine NME that he and front man Kele Okereke "started working on Bloc Party stuff together and separately". We'll have to wait until later this year to hear what they have in store for us though. Okereke released a electronic music solo album in 2010. Rock on!…

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 6, 2011 at 7:30pm — 3 Comments

Band Black Party Politics' Intense Rock EP 'Hive Mind'

Blending soulful vocals with intense lyrics and arrangements, rock band Black Party Politics' new EP 'Hive Mind' is definitely something you guys can dig. Three original tracks and two radio edits for a guitar-heavy mix of rock, blues and funk. They also have a profile here on afropunk.com if you wanna stay in touch with… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 30, 2011 at 4:00pm — 7 Comments

Rock Meets Detroit Techno On The Dirtbombs' New Album 'Party Store'

Ever wondered how Detroit techno tunes covered by a garage rock band sounds? Well, you're in luck, The Dirtbombs just released their album 'Party Store' (out today and already available on iTunes). Tracks covered include classics such as ANumberOfNames's 'Sharevari', Innerzone Orchestra (Carl Craig)'s Bug In The Bassbin and DJ Rolando's Jaguar. Check out some of the tracks below… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on January 24, 2011 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments

Coachella 2011 line up announced!

Ahh, the joy of spring music festivals. The weather is warming up, musicians are ready to take their sweat and tunes to the outdoor arena, and drinking beer outside while moseying from one great music performance to another for multiple days in a row actually happens. Really, there's nothing better for music lovers. So we are happy to announce that one of the largest music festivals in the world, Coachella, just announced their 2011 spring line-up (April 15th - 17th)…

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Added by Afro-Punk on January 19, 2011 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Fuck Santa Christmas Party Photo Recap

Last Thursday night we decided to get in the holiday spirit and hosted a Fuck Santa holiday party at Webster Hall. We hooked up with Brooklyn band, California Kings to release their new album, La Belle Epoque. Earl Greyhound performed after, with some dj sets from electro beat dj, Dances With White Girls aka…

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Added by Afro-Punk on December 20, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Earl Greyhound Drops New EP, Plays AP Christmas Party

By now, you know we dig Earl Greyhound's folk-rock Made In Brooklyn, and in case you haven't heard, they will be rocking our Christmas party, "Fuck Santa" on December 16th in NYC. Well while you wait patiently for the big day, the guys are releasing "Ancient Futures", an EP featuring three songs from the recording sessions for their… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on December 3, 2010 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Fuck Santa: Afro-punk Christmas Party Dec. 16th in NY!

Alright fuckers, you wanted to hook-up, now is your chance! Come party with us for Christmas Dec. 16, 2010 in New York. With free tequila shots from 8-9pm and Live performances by California King and Earl Greyhound. Details on flyer below.

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Added by Afro-Punk on November 24, 2010 at 6:30pm — 10 Comments

Kele's New Animated Video - "On The Lam"

It's been a big year for Bloc Party's Kele Okereke. He's released his first solo album, been performing his ass off and talked more openly about his homosexuality. The brand-new video "On The Lam" (single out Oct. 25th) features him interacting with vibrant animated backgrounds, which seems like a good fit for the song's upbeat techno vibe. Not sure if Bloc… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 11, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Tea Party’s Allen West: “Institutional Racism Is Dead”

An interview with Black Tea Party candidate Allen West, from our partners at Newsone: "In our third installment of our Pop and Politics series, we interview Florida Tea Party candidate Colonel Allen West about his views on race, anger among voters, and why he believes he can win in Congressional District 22 in… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on October 1, 2010 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

Really?! Tea Party Attempting To Recruit Blacks With "DiverseTea" Program

From our partners at Newsone (via tpmdc.com):

"FreedomWorks, the big daddy of the tea party-sponsoring organizations, is the latest to make an attempt at shedding the movement's all-white image. The group recently announced DiverseTea, a targeted advertising and outreach campaign aimed at extending the tea party's reach into minority communities.… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on September 24, 2010 at 3:30pm — 2 Comments

Kele Talks Talks Openly About His Sexuality

Bloc Party lead singer Kele Okereke released his first solo album, 'The Boxer', earlier this year. While he's gearing up for a series of Live dates in Europe, the U.S. and Australia (see dates below), Kele is doing the press rounds and has been talking openly about his homosexuality.

"My parents are super-Catholic and they come from a culture in Nigeria where there weren’t any visible gay people who were out and were happy. I left home… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on August 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments

Weeksville Garden Party With Kimberly Nichole & Shabazz Palaces 7/17 in NY!

Hi AP Fam, we would like to tell you about an event put together by our friends over at Weeskville Heritage Center in Brooklyn: the Weeksville Garden Party With Kimberly'Nichole & Shabazz Palaces Saturday July 17! Kimberly'Nichole is "playing on an edgier side of the R&B fence with her rock, punk, and hip-hop soul… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on July 16, 2010 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

Bloc Party's Kele Releases Solo Single Online

Bloc party frontman Kele Okereke has debuted his solo single "Tenderoni" online. About the techno sound of the track, Kele says: “The key for the sound of the record was to take things as harsh and as physical as I could make it. The reason for going there was that these are the sounds that make me happiest in the world”. His album 'The Boxer' is due out June 21st (June 22 in the US). Check out the track… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on April 30, 2010 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

Bloc Party's Kele Set To Release Solo Album

Any Bloc Party fans out there? Frontman Kele Okereke will release his first solo album, entitled 'The Boxer', on June 21st in Europe and June 22nd in the US. Look out for the first single "Tenderoni" to be released soon along with upcoming tour dates. Stay tuned! Our sources are telling us the album will be a blend of dance and pop sounds. Bloc Party is currently on hiatus.

- Lou C-D

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Added by Afro-Punk on April 12, 2010 at 6:30pm — 4 Comments

Petition: Tell The GOP To Address The Racism & Bigotry Within Their Party

Tired of seeing bigots courted by GOP politicians? Advocacy website colorofchange.org is collecting online signatures for a petition asking the GOP to stop tolerating and encouraging hate within their party. From their website: "Anti health care protestors shouted racist and homophobic slurs at Black and gay members of Congress. It's not the first time we've seen such hatred. For over a year, the Republican Party has done little to… Continue

Added by Afro-Punk on March 26, 2010 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Bloc Party's Kele Okereke To Perform Solo in Ibiza This Summer!

One of Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke's first solo gigs will take place at this year's Ibiza Rocks on Aug. 31! Just letting you know, in case you're going to be there this summer... The Ibiza Rocks series will be held at the Ibiza Rocks hotel, San Antonio, Ibiza. This year's line-up includes The Prodigy, Dizzee Rascal and many more. Bloc Party went on hiatus to pursue individual projects last October.

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Added by Afro-Punk on March 17, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments