Just weeks after Bloc Party’s Intimacy digitally graced our ears, the English natives are ready to unveil some of the album’s bonus material. In anticipation of the upcoming physical release of the fourth studio album (October 27 via Atlantic), the band will drop its second single, “Talons”, one week beforehand, on October 20th. But before you go into a full-scale panic attack as to why this track didn’t appear in your digital download, take note that the new single will be just one of the many new selections accompanying Intimacy’s physical version.

“We wanted to keep things fresh and we thought the fans would be more excited to get a new song rather than something off the album. Talons is one of the last songs we recorded during the Intimacy sessions and I always had it in mind to be one of the extra tracks we promised for the CD if it turned out well.  It turned out great so we decided to make it the next single.  I’m enjoying this way of working, not over-thinking things, just make a decision and get on with it!  It’s quite liberating in a way, I’m sure it’s going to be the way things happen more and more in the future”.

- Kele Okereke

Those who purchased Intimacy digitally through the band’s website will receive a copy of the single for free. Everyone else who wants an early taste can stream the song now or check out its new video below…

Bloc Party has also finally revealed details of that surprise free show the band is playing on September 18th. Turns out it will go down at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom. RSVP now. All Bloc Party tour dates can be found below…

Bloc Party 2008 Tour Dates:
09/10 - Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
09/12 - Quebec City, QC @ Envol Macadam
09/13 - Fredericton, NB @ Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival
09/14 - Halifax, NS @ The Marquee Club
09/15 - Halifax, NS @ The Marquee Club
09/17 - Montreal, QC @ Metropolis
09/18 - New York, NY @ Roseland Ballroom
09/30 - London, UK @ Kentish Town Forum
10/19 - Glasgow, UK @ Barfly

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