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Bloc Party<\/a> debuted three new songs from their upcoming album at BBC 6 Music Festival<\/a> \u2013 check out footage below.<\/p>\n The group\u2019s forthcoming album and follow-up to 2022\u2019s \u2018Alpha Games\u2019<\/a> is\u00a0being helmed by Trevor Horn, producer of classic records by the likes of Grace Jones<\/a>,\u00a0Pet Shop Boys<\/a>,\u00a0ABC<\/a>,\u00a0Frankie Goes To Hollywood<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Belle And Sebastian<\/a>.<\/p>\n Frontman Kele Okereke<\/a> previously told NME\u00a0<\/em>their seventh studio album would be \u201cdisco heartbreak\u201d inspired<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, fans have been given the first taste of the record, which seems to take them to a more dance-inspired direction. During their set in Manchester yesterday (March 27), Okereke told the crowd: \u201cWe have been beavering away on a new album,\u201d before debuting three new songs throughout the performance.<\/p>\n They opened with the hypnotic \u2018Coming On Strong\u2019, with Okereke singing over a pulsing bassline: \u201cMy baby comes on strong, but it\u2019s okay, it\u2019s what I want.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Later in the set, they performed \u2018Love Bombs\u2019, a synth-led anthem about overbearing romantic love. Built upon a striking guitar riff, the track flows into a melodic chorus and features a nostalgic, slowed vocal effect.<\/p>\n Finally, they played \u2018Pigwig\u2019, a catchy, classic indie-rock track with a Duritti Column-esque bridge.<\/p>\n You can watch the full performance here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n