Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke with new single ‘Coasting’

The charismatic singer celebrates the early stages of a relationship.

23/09/2014
by NBHAP News Team

Kele - Coasting - Single Time for new material by BLOC PARTY-frontman KELE OKEREKE and his forthcoming new solo album Trick. Following the previously released single Doubt, the singer now shares a second one in form of Coasting. It’s a bit more laid back and soulful and comes with a delicate BURIAL-like dubstep beat as its basis.

KELE on the his single: ”Coasting’ is one of the tracks I’m most proud of on the record. It’s the story about the first moments of a relationship, when there is no pressure and no demands.‘ The new album arrives on October the 13th via Lilac Records/Kobalt Label. enjoy Coasting right here.

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