Video interview: Bloc Party @ the Hot Press chat room, 2006

Kele Okereke, Gordon Moakes, Russell Lissack and Matt Tong, collectively known as Bloc Party, descend from their heavenly planes to the Electric Picnic.

, 06 Oct 2006

Part one: Did you know the band recorded their new album in Ireland? Well they did. You'll learn this and more while watching part one.

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Part two: More titbits on the new album

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Part three: The band's relationship with their record company comes into question

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Part four: The band give some insight into the song 'Hunting For Witches'

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Part five: Bloc Party consider their heavy tour schedule and are outted as "big emo fans".

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