Bloc Party has premiered a new song called "Now We Can't Be Friends," a track off the band's upcoming album, Anatomy of a Brief Romance.

"Now We Can't Be Friends" marks the third song to be released off Anatomy of a Brief Romance, following "Coming on Strong" and "Love Bomb." 

Anatomy of a Brief Romance is the follow-up to 2022's Alpha Games. It's due out Sept. 11.

Bloc Party will be celebrating the new album's arrival with a series of record store performances throughout the U.K. beginning Sept. 9. 

Bloc Party is currently touring the U.S. with Muse. 

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