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New album ‘Love Crash’ out today (listen at link in bio). “Cracked open and not sleeping, I reached for the guitar,” says Block. “In retrospect, each song ended up being the rung of a ladder that led me out of a very dark place. It was a rich vein of heartbreak to mine, and I made it out—but, just barely. I've never been more proud of an album in my life!”

Written by @theblockreal
Produced by @chriskuffner
Recorded by @kenrichnyc @grandstreetrecording
Mixed and mastered by @theblakemorgan
Out now on Meridian @ecr.music.group
Photo by @davedoobinin 
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Read my exclusive interview in SPIN Magazine, out now. Ron Hart’s 'Now Hear This' column is a monthly “best of” independent music, and it’s an honor to be a part of it.

Full interview at link in bio.

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Thank you to Ricardo Duran (editor-in-chief of Rolling Stone en Español) for featuring my new single on his February top tracks list. He writes:

“Music knows no borders, and everyday sounds are born that have the potential to mark our lives eternally. In 2026 we continue to immerse ourselves in the efforts of emerging artists who challenge the conventional around the planet. For this month of February we have selected several musical wonders that are off the commercial radar and that you have to listen to and give new opportunities to your ears. [Block’s] recordings promise great things for years to come.” —Rolling Stone en Español

Read the article and listen to “Over and Over” at link in bio.

Written by @theblockreal
Produced by @chriskuffner 
Drums: @sarahtomekdrums
Recorded by @kenrichnyc@grandstreetrecording 
Mixed and mastered by @theblakemorgan
Out now on Meridian @ecr.music.group 
Photo by @davedoobinin 

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“On his first album in thirteen years, the New York songwriter returns with ten tracks that treat personal wreckage as a site for meticulous excavation rather than dramatic reconstruction. This is anti-folk matured—still story-driven and conversational, but now carried by a production sensibility that trusts the material to carry its own weight.” —ROMBO Magazine

Read the feature article and hear the new record, Love Crash, at link in bio.

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Music by @theblockreal | Words: @adrianprath | Artwork: Dave Doobinin

Release Date: 15.05.2026

From earlier releases I am familiar with the music of the versatile New York based indie artist Block. With ‘Love Crash’ he now presents a full album that not only includes previously published tracks like 'Over And Over’ but also stands out through new compositions and substantial lyrics.

The album explores, among other themes, heartbreak and loss, as well as how the musician finds a way out of a very dark phase through his songs and returns to life. At the same time, lively and euphoric moments come to the surface and merge with a dynamic guitar-driven sound.

'Love Crash’ forms a bridge between demanding rock and folk-influenced songwriting and offers a range of memorable melodies. With an expressive vocal performance, the artist captures the attention of his audience directly and leaves a strong impression thanks to his storytelling character. Stay tuned and discover more from Block - best to check Spotify now:

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Love Crash arrives like a late-night confession from an artist who has spent years rebuilding himself in silence. Block’s first album in thirteen years does not attempt to chase trends or recreate past glory. Instead, it embraces vulnerability with remarkable confidence. Every song feels lived-in, carrying the emotional fingerprints of heartbreak, exhaustion, and eventual renewal. The result is an album that sounds intimate enough to feel almost intrusive at times, yet impossible to turn away from. #visit nuvapulse.com to read more.

After thirteen years away from releasing a full-length album, Block returns with Love Crash, a record that feels deeply personal, emotionally bruised, and surprisingly hopeful. Across ten tracks, the New York anti-folk pioneer transforms heartbreak into art with the kind of honesty that only comes from lived experience. The album never hides its scars, yet it constantly searches for light within the darkness. That balance between pain and resilience gives Love Crash its emotional weight and makes it one of Block’s most affecting releases to date. #Tap on the link in our bio to read more.

You can spend a whole career and not have a critic “get it” like this guy does. Thank you Dave Franklin! Full review at link in bio.

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“Firefly” written by @theblockreal
Produced by @chriskuffner
Recorded by @kenrichnyc @grandstreetrecording 
Mixed and mastered by @theblakemorgan
Out now on Meridian @ecr.music.group 
Photo by @davedoobinin
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Anti-Folk is on the move again! Super excited to see my friends out on the West Coast real soon!! The great @scottmickelson will be sharing the stage with me in SF! (Get info & tickets at link in bio!)

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New album ‘Love Crash’ out May 15, pre-save now at link in bio.

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Produced by @chriskuffner
Recorded by @kenrichnyc @grandstreetrecording
Mixed and mastered by @theblakemorgan
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Happy birthday to one of the true greats! My dear pal Fred Weller ! Love ya brother ! Keep on!

https://www.theinterviewist.com/2026/04/16/block/

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