(Vice) will face their biggest challenge yet in maintaining that image as they work with the Bloc Party album, Silent Alarm.

The buzz surrounding Bloc Party has exploded in recent weeks, and as the band is on the verge of mainstream exposure, Vice is learning to handle a new beast.

"Bloc Party is a phenomenon that none of us knew would happen and that has really taken on its own momentum. There seems to be this will, from all aspects, to really make Bloc Party work. I don't know why exactly. I really don't know why it happens, [or] how it happens, [but] I'm really thankful it happens."

Interested parties have ranged from MTV to Josh Schwartz, who wanted Bloc Party to do a song on the The OC. Yes, this is entering the area of pop culture that Vice magazine shuns, and it is in these situations that the difference between the two becomes apparent. Shore says that he will accept those opportunities, because it will help Bloc Party to expand their audience, and insure that they will have a career.

Damn, did you hear that? Bloc Party on The O.C.??? I haven't yet figured out whether I'm excited and happy for them or dissapointed that it already came to this. I mean, it's going to be great for their careers, but is it really the best thing to do for the integrity of the band? Don't get me wrong, I've got no qualms with The O.C., this just seems a little out of character for both the show and the boys. As far as MTV is concerned they're probably just a flavor of the week, so that's probably not going to get the flipped-collar crowd to the shows, but darned if Alexandra Patsavas ain't one powerful broad. Ongoing...