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Radiohead Will Begin New Album in September

Joe Robinson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:22:58 +0000

It’s still seven long months away, but at least it’s a date. Radiohead have revealed plans to return to the studio in September to begin working on a follow-up to their 2011 album ‘The King of Limbs.’ Lead guitarist Jonny Greenwood first gave out that juicy tidbit of news during an interview with Africa’s Mail [...]

Radiohead's Thom Yorke DJs New York Fashion Event for Rag & Bone

Joe Robinson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:23:32 +0000

Upscale menswear isn't the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the name Thom Yorke, but the Radiohead frontman has been involved in the fashion world for a while. In 2011, he created a soundtrack for the premiere of fall line from designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, aka Rag & Bone.

Watch Lance Armstrong Sing 'Creep' During His Oprah Interview

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:05:04 +0000

We were all thinking it, right? While the entire world was watching Lance Armstrong in his no holds barred interview with Oprah, aka America's nosy mother, we had no idea he was singing one of Radiohead's most popular hits.

Radiohead Guitarist Jonny Greenwood Reveals Track Listing for 'The Master'

Jeff Giles — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:20:35 +0000

Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood is set to continue his idiosyncratic solo career with the soundtrack to Paul Thomas Anderson‘s upcoming film ‘The Master‘ — and now we know a bit about what fans can expect to hear on the album, due Sept. 11.

Charity Set Up in Tribute to Radiohead Stage Collapse Victim Scott Johnson

Joe Robinson — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:58:11 +0000

Plans have been announced to set up a charity in honor of Scott Johnson, the 33-year-old drum technician killed in the tragic June stage collapse before an outdoor Radiohead concert in Toronto, Ontario. Johnson’s parents have set up the Scott Johnson Bursary Fund for Young Musicians to provide instruments for aspiring musicians in the town of Rotherham, England, where Johnson grew up.

Radiohead Resume Tour Following Fatal Stage Collapse, Play 'Treefingers' Live for the First Time

Jeff Giles — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:46:58 +0000

Radiohead returned to the concert stage on Tuesday (July 10), playing for the first time since the Toronto stage collapse that claimed the life of drum technician Scott Johnson.

Radiohead Reschedule Postponed Tour Dates After Stage Collapse Tragedy

Dave Kim — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:56:54 +0000

Radiohead have suffered a set back after the tragic stage collapse incident that claimed the life of their friend and drum tech earlier this month in Toronto. The U.K. band was forced to postpone several European tour dates that immediately followed the June 16 show, but have now announced the rescheduled itinerary.

Radiohead Postpone European Dates Following Toronto Stage Collapse

Chad Childers — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:21:44 +0000

Radiohead are going to need some time for themselves. The band, still mourning the loss of drum technician Scott Johnson as a result of last Saturday’s stage collapse in Toronto, is postponing several stops on its upcoming summer European tour due to production issues.

Radiohead's Touring Company Faces Investigation Following Stage Collapse

Jeff Giles — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:16:49 +0000

Canadian officials have begun sorting out the cause of the stage collapse that caused one fatality and injured several onlookers at a Radiohead concert over the weekend, with the band’s touring company one of several organizations under scrutiny.

Pearl Jam Offer Condolences to Victims of Radiohead Stage Collapse

Chad Childers — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:27:22 +0000

It’s a sad time in Radiohead as the band deals with the death of their drum tech, Scott Johnson, who was killed over the weekend during the collapse of their stage while setting up for their Saturday show in Toronto. Three other crew members were injured.

Radiohead Stage Collapse Victim Revealed To Be Drum Tech Scott Johnson

Tree Riddle — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:23:43 +0000

The victim of the disastrous stage collapse that took place at Radiohead‘s planned Saturday (June 16) performance in Toronto has been revealed as the British alt-rockers’ own drum tech, Scott Johnson.

Radiohead Debut New Song 'Full Stop' During Cincinnati Show

Jeff Giles — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 17:25:45 +0000

Radiohead haven’t been shy about treating audiences to new material during their latest run of tour dates, and their stop in Cincinnati, Ohio on Tuesday (June 5) was no exception: the band unveiled another new song, ‘Full Stop,’ and a pair of fan-made recordings have already made their way to the web.

Radiohead's 'OK Computer' And 'Kid A' Get 8-Bit Video Game Music Treatment

Drake Baer — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:14:11 +0000

In a bout of pixelated perfection, a YouTube user has uploaded 8-bit versions of two of contemporary rock’s most landmark albums: Radiohead‘s ‘OK Computer’ and ‘Kid A.’ Nintendo never sounded so avant-garde. The cartridge starts with ‘OK Computer’: ‘Paranoid Android’ sounds more like something from ‘Ninja Gaiden,’ and ‘Karma Police’ might translate as a soundtrack [...]

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood Breaks U.K. Classical Charts

Jeff Giles — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:28:15 +0000

While Radiohead are busy road testing new material on their current tour (and prompting speculation about their next album), guitarist Jonny Greenwood has scored (Get it? Scored? Ha ha ha) his first solo hit on the U.K. classical charts.

Rare Radiohead Songs From 1986 Surface Online [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:04:06 +0000

Recently, two rare 1986 recordings from Radiohead’s early days surfaced online. The two songs — ‘Girl (in the Purple Dress)’ and ‘Everybody Knows’ — were recorded six years before the band’s full-length debut album ‘Pablo Honey’ was released. At the time of the recordings, the band members were students at the Abingdon School in Oxford, [...]

Radiohead Plans 2012 Tour; Singer Thom Yorke Preps Album with Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea

Jeff Giles — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:50:30 +0000

Last month, Radiohead drummer Phil Selway told reporters that the band’s surprise set at this year’s Glastonbury festival had reawakened their enthusiasm for performing live. It looks like he really meant what he said.

In fact, according to singer Thom Yorke, fans can expect a full-fledged tour next year, as well as a new album from his side project, Atoms for Peace.

Radiohead to Be Featured on 'The Colbert Report's' First Ever One Hour Episode

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 18:10:08 +0000

Radiohead’s appearance on ‘The Colbert Report’ next Monday is such a big deal that for the first time ever the Comedy Central talk show will run an hour, instead of its traditional 30 minutes.

During the show, the band will play songs from its latest album ‘The King of Limbs,’ while also debuting a new track. In addition to Radiohead’s performance, there will be interviews, as well as regular ‘Colbert Report’ features.

Jim Carrey Sings Radiohead's 'Creep' [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:52:04 +0000

When we last checked in with Jim Carrey, he was declaring his love for Emma Stone in a creepy but hilarious video. So it was probably appropriate that Carrey sung ‘Creep,’ Radiohead’s ode to awkward longing, when he crashed New York City club Arlene’s Grocery’s Friday karaoke party.