Missing out last time due to exam study, I'm especially looking forward to seeing Bloc Party play the Olympia this Monday. Their debut album "Silent Alarm" has been a hit with the buying public and critics alike. Frenetic songs like "Banquet" and the beautiful "This Modern Love" demonstrate how Bloc Party transcend many music genres. But modern punk is definitely the tag that has stuck.

Being hyped by some as the new Franz Ferdinand doesn't help, but even if they don't have too many potential singles for Top of the Pops, Bloc Party can be satisfied that they have created a very durable album that will still be listened to for years to come.

Stream Bloc Party's "Silent Alarm" here.

Sellout show.