Bloc Party are to release a new single called 'Helicopter' on 25 Oct, a follow-up to their Top 40 hit, 'Little Thoughts'. The single comes from the band's yet to be titled debut album which is set for release in early 2005. The CD release will feature bonus tracks 'Always New Depths' and ' Tulips' (Minotaur Shock Mix), whilst the 7" features 'Skeleton'.
The band will precede the release with a series of UK live dates, as follows:
10 Oct: Brighton, Concorde
11 Oct: Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
12 Oct: London, Lock 17
13 Oct: Bristol, Fleece and Firkin
15 Oct: Liverpool, Barfly
16 Oct: Wrexham, Central Station
17 Oct: Cardiff, Iforbach
18 Oct: Leeds, Cockpit
20 Oct: Birmingham, Academy 2
21 Oct Hull, Welly Club
22 Oct: Newcastle, Northumbria Uni
23 Oct: Middlesborough, Empire
25 Oct: Aberdeen, Lemon Tree
26 Oct: Edinburgh, The Venue
27 Oct: Glasgow, King Tuts
28 Oct: Nottingham, Club NME
30 Oct: Sheffield, Leadmill
31 Oct: Manchester, Night and Day