The deal will see the album, which is due out later this year, released by Frenchkiss in North America and in partnership with Cooperative Music for the rest of the world, excluding Japan and Southeast Asia.

"It is with great pleasure that I would like to announce to the universe that Bloc Party have now signed to Frenchkiss Records," said Kele Okereke speaking for Bloc Party.

"This signing has made Bloc Party very happy because not only do we know ...