LISTEN: Bloc Party frontman pens songs for new musical

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Kele Okereke, who fronts British band Bloc Party, has penned songs for a new musical opening January 2019 at the Lyric Hammersmith theater in London, United Kingdom.

The musical, called “Leave To Remain”, tells the story of a young gay couple through a mix of music, drama and movement, reports Pitchfork.com.

The artist shared the song, “Not The Drugs Talking”, which features in the upcoming production.

Bloc Party’s most recent album, “Hymns”, dates from 2016. Earlier this year, the band announced a European tour of their debut album, “Silent Alarm”, kicking off in October. JB

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