Radiohead were on the Jo Whiley show today. Jo asked Thom to describe the new album and Thom didn’t get any further then a “Sparkly and shiney and not in any way political album”. The band are looking forward to play Glastonbury this year. They are still impressed with their 1997 performance, which was a highlight in their carreer. Thom: “It was like Apocalypse Now for us”
Finishing a record is always a nightmare. Making a record like Kid A was a nightmare as well. The album you’re most proud of: Thom: ‘Kid A’.
Why did you start making videos again? Colin: ‘We didn’t stop making videos. They just didn’t get shown’. Is there much bitterness in this band? You seem bitter. Colin: “No, its humour”
Thom played an acoustic version of No Surprises “for Mr. Rumsfeld who annouced today that they didn’t have any weapons after all. Sorry!”
Some of the band’s favourite records: Boards of Canada, White Stripes, Black Keys, Athlete, Four Tet, Autechre.
On the piano Thom did an amazing version of ‘Sail To The Moon’ followed by ‘Everything in its right place”.
The show is archived at the BBC website.
Ed and Phil will be on XFM’s Zoe Ball show later today, between 16:00 and 19:00 hrs (UK Times).
Radiohead news on this day..
- Thom Yorke pays tribute to Gil Scott-Heron – 2011
- AP Interview: ‘There’s a ban on banjos’ – 2008
- David Cameron’s Fake Plastic Request – 2006
- Phil: “We’ve no new songs, not one.” – 2004
- Radiohead recharging their batteries – 2004
- ‘Go to Sleep’ confirmed as next single – 2003
- Field Day Festival permit update – 2003
- Win tickets for Radiohead’s M+ performance – 2003
- Radiohead calling – 2003
- Thom in Spin – 2003
