Tag Archives: Kele Okereke

Oxegen Preview Picks - Lissie, Frightened Rabbit and Kele.

  By Lisa McInerney | July 7, 2010 - 3:19 pm | Gigs, Music
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Two from Friday, one from Saturday, folks; I have to be back at work on Monday morning, after all (not that I’m going to Oxegen in any sphere but spirit). Here’s my three cents for this weekend’s aural extravaganza! Friday - Lissie - 2fm/Hot Press Academy Stage … and for my money, the stage of champions, unless you’re the kind of lunatic (read: Darren) who champions the Black Eyed Peas, in which case, good day to you. For those of us remaining distinctly unimpressed with the Lady Gaga/Beyonce/Katy Perry school of bleached, bland sisterhood, Lissie should prove a timely relief. From Illinois but dragged much further south by her musical proclivities, Lissie is a far cry from Polished Popstrel and The PR Posse; naturally talented, naturally beautiful, interesting all on her own merits, and with a voice not unlike how I’d imagine the spikiest of the sirens would sound. If … There’s more →

Review: Kele at Cyprus Avenue.

  By Lisa McInerney | May 17, 2010 - 4:14 pm | Gigs, Music
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I was running through new musical possibilities with a friend the other day; over beers, we batted names of artists and tour dates and album release schedules, and we’d worn each other out long before we’d exhausted the list of recommendations. In the name of self-preservation, we eventually conceded that there was just far too much quality tuneage out there to keep up. It’s a crowded marketplace - gloriously crowded. And it’s in this standing-room-only wonderland that Kele Okereke is launching his solo career. Not that it should be difficult for someone with such a stellar pedigree to grab the attention of the inundated masses; as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for a band as important as Bloc Party have been, there’s no way Kele’s solo offerings wouldn’t attract interest. But with Corkonians spoiled for choice last Saturday night (amongst others, we had the wonderful Cathy Davey playing just over … There’s more →

Kele Okereke Has Mama’s Support

  By Lisa McInerney | May 3, 2010 - 6:31 pm | Gigs, Music, The Culch
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With our competition for tickets to Kele Okereke’s Dublin gig on the 16th of May now closed (and thanks to everyone who entered), perhaps a swift update on songs, support and all sorts of other things beginning with “s” that I doubt I’ll have time to get into after all. I’m such a tease, alliteration junkies. First off, here’s Kele’s first single, Tenderoni, due for release on 14th June. It’s … pretty dancey. Almost reminiscent of the electro-heavy summer of 2007. This might bother you if you’re expecting something a little more Bloc Party; let me know what you think.

Competition Closed: Win Tickets For Kele Okereke At The Academy

  By Lisa McInerney | April 12, 2010 - 11:54 pm | Competitions, Gigs, Music, Site News
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*** Competition Now Closed *** *** Congratulations to ruthieor and thanks to everyone who entered! *** What could be more thrilling than getting a special, intimate preview of his new album at Kele Okereke’s first solo tour? Why, being there compliments of Culch.ie, sillies! Kele Okereke is, of course, Bloc Party’s frontman - enigmatic, a bit of a smartarse, and rather funky to boot. With Bloc Party on hiatus (something even a taskmaster like me can forgive them for, such was the quality and quantity of their output in the last five years), he’s been in the studio, putting together his solo album. It’s called The Boxer, and it’s released on 21st June, with first single Tenderoni released on June 14th. The Boxer promises to blur the distinction between cerebral pop and dance music, something that gets this glowstick graduate very hot under the neon collar indeed. Bloc Party are, … There’s more →