Review: Kele at Cyprus Avenue.

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

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.