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Radiohead donate ‘Videotape’ for UNICEF viral
Jul 30 Radiohead is backing a new viral project from children’s charity, UNICEF UK that asks members of the public for five minutes of their time to protect a child’s right to a childhood. The band have donated ‘In Rainbows’ track ‘Videotape’, which was used last year for UK homeless charity Shelter. The UNICEF campaign ‘Put It [...]
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(None) Amanda Palmer’s Radiohead Ukulele Covers Out Now
Jul 22 Amanda Palmer has played some Radiohead covers in the past. On her own (Creep) and with her band Dresden Dolls (Karma Police). But now she has released a full EP with Radiohead songs on Ukulele. The vinyl release of “Amanda Palmer Performs The Popular Hits Of Radiohead On Her Magical Ukulele” has already sold out. [...] Full Story (5) Full Phil Selway Tour before Radiohead go back to studio
Jul 21 Following the European tour dates announced last month, Philip Selway has added some more details, plus an Amsterdam venue has been named. Promoting his upcoming album ‘Familial’, the Radiohead drummer kicks off his tour with two shows in Japan, at the end of August in Tokyo and Osaka. After a show in Ireland, a UK [...] Full Story (3) Yorke remixes Major Lazer, Major Lazer remix Thom Yorke
Jul 20 Earlier this year we reported that Thom Yorke did a remix for Major Lazer for their Lazers Never Die EP. The track, remixed by Thom Yorke is now available at the iTunes Store. Diplo, one of the two Major Lazer members, revealed in an interview with Mixed Grill, that they returned the favour and remixed [...] Full Story (9) Jonny Greenwood contributes to new Bryan Ferry album
Jul 16 Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood has collaborated with Bryan Ferry again. The former Roxy Music frontman has recorded an album (‘Olympia’) in London featuring David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nile Rogers (Chic), Mani (Primal Scream), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Marcus Miller, Scissor Sisters, Groove Armada and Jonny Greenwood. The record, to be released on October 25th, will [...] Full Story (6) Radiohead’s Creep featured in trailer Facebook: The Movie
Jul 15 A full-length trailer for the movie The Social Network is out Today and it features a choir version of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’. The film, directed by David Fincher, is an adaption of the book ‘The Accidental Billionaires’. The trailer for ‘The Social Network’, also known as ‘Facebook The Movie’ starts and ends with Scala and Kolacny [...] Full Story (10) Phil Selway: It’s daunting being in a band with Thom Yorke
Jul 8 NME has an interview with Philip Selway this week. The Radiohead drummer will release his debut album on August 30, but hasn’t asked his frontman for songwriting advice. When asked if it was daunting being in a band with Yorke, Selway said, “Oh yeah, of course! I think he’s one of the best songwriters around, [...] Full Story (22) Download a free track from Philip Selway’s debut album
Jun 30 Familial, the first solo record from Radiohead drummer Philip Selway, is due out on Bella Union on August 30th in Europe and Nonesuch Records in the US and Canada on August 31. Phil’s debut album is now up for pre-order on vinyl and CD, with an MP3 of the opening track, “By Some Miracle,” available [...] Full Story (20) The Glastonbury Videos: Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood
Jun 29 So, last Friday was kind of epic for Radiohead fans at the 40th anniversary of the Glastonbury Festival. The Telegraph ranked the surprise appearance of Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood first place in their top 10 of Glastonbury highlights. The Guardian wrote: “It was the unexpected moments that really made the weekend”. SPIN named the [...] Full Story (24) Happy Birthday Colin!
Jun 26 And on this sunny day (over here at least), we congratulate Colin Greenwood with his Birthday. The Radiohead bassist turns 41 Today. Let’s hope Colin has a well-deserved day off from recording the new Radiohead album. Either way, have a great day, Colin! Full Story (10)