The Waves Pt. 1

An introspective, brooding project from the Bloc Party vocalist.

The product of lockdown recording and late-night walks through London, the Bloc Party frontman’s fifth solo album is as low-key and eccentric as he’s ever sounded.

The Bloc Party frontman explores isolation and parenthood with a collection that's light on words, but still heavy on self-reflection

As long as the results are this enveloping, let the tide keep rolling in.

Knowing Kele Okereke, he was always going to have some form of album out this year. When last we heard from him, two years ago, he released two radically different projects; namely the musical Leave to Remain and 2042.

If there’s one thing Kele Okereke can do, it’s his effortless ability to deliver his impeccable versatility in each album. And this time round

It has its moments, but this collection of spoken word, psych folk and instrumental pieces does the Bloc Party frontman few favours