Matt Tong
Matt Tong
Bloc Party are an English indie rock band, currently composed of Kele Okereke, Russell Lissack, Justin Harrisand Louise Bartle. Former members Matt Tong and Gordon Moakes left the band in 2013 and 2015 respectively. Their brand of music, whilst rooted in rock, retains elements of other genres such as electronica and house music. The band was formed at the 1999 Reading Festival by Okereke and Lissack. They went through a variety of names before settling on Bloc Party in 2003...
bunch recordings sure
We've done a bunch of new recordings and we are not sure which one we will pick.
album country goal people proud states trying united
The United States is a big country and we're just trying to get around it and play to as many people as we can. We were all very proud of the album we made, and our goal was to get it heard.
front people played remember
I remember when we played in front of about 10 people in Camden,
confident level necessary quite songs strong sure turn
I think that individually we're all quite strong musicians. We're confident that we're at a level where each of us does just what is necessary to make sure the songs turn out right.
crowds goal listen types universal
Our goal is to have a universal appeal, because we all listen to so many different types of music. Our crowds over here are getting more and more diverse.
real thinking paris
I think Paris Hilton is really our generation's Marilyn Monroe. She's the image of the youth today. There's a real fascination with Paris, ranging on the obsessive. I'm repulsed by her, but because of her notoriety, she has access to an audience.
important places-to-go magazines
I feel that's important that I have some place to go that isn't on the cover of a magazine. I signed up to make music.
real self trying
Everyone tries to research your background. I have a real fear of celebrity and exposing my real self.
jokes
Patriotism is a joke in the UK.
believe cynical youth
Youth is so cynical. There's never anything to believe in as a teen.
song people attributes
It's frustrating that people attribute something to certain songs and that's not what they're about at all.
want conjunctions
I want the words to be read in conjunction with the music.
real people levels
You want to reach people on a real level and have a fan base that understands you.
believe humble band
After a while, you start to believe that your opinions are more valid than everyone else's. It can be hard to be humble about making really good music; you really believe that you're a savior to music. That's why bands don't like each other.