Radiohead start world tour in May ‘08
Radiohead will embark on an international tour starting next spring. Although details are still sketchy, expect the band to play multiple markets, in sizeable venues.
“We plan to tour next year, starting in May through to probably the end of the year. With lots of holidays in that period,” says Bryce Edge of Courtyard Management, the firm that manages the band to Billboard.com.
“At the moment we are talking with our agents in North America and for the rest of the world, trying to get a schedule which works for the band and works financially. They toured last summer almost for creative reasons, definitely not for financial reasons. And I think they quite enjoyed it,” explains Edge. “The next set of touring will be slightly larger-scale venues.”
Frontman Thom Yorke is anything but a fan of international treks and, in the past, the singer has raised concerns over the effects of touring on climate change.
“He likes to do shows, but the whole business of schlepping around the world is not top of his list of favorite things to do. He really enjoys playing to the fans — it’s just the process of how to do that which is the pain in the neck (for Yorke). They’re not road dogs. They never have been.”
Bryce Edge also talked about the speculation on sales of new album ‘In Rainbows”. Edge downplayed as “exaggerated” reports that “In Rainbows” had shifted more than 1.2 million copies, but admitted the average price paid was “probably pretty close” to £4 ($8).
“We haven’t analyzed the data yet,” he explains. “The servers are still functioning on delivering the records to people. When that calms down a bit, we will have a moment to analyze and drag the data off. “
And he was philosophical on reports that the illegal platforms have delivered millions of units. “The fact of the matter is, as soon as a record goes into manufacture, or advance copies are released to the press, it goes onto BitTorrent. That is the fact. What we are dealing with is a situation that we always dealing with.”
A label deal has yet to be struck for the physical release of the album, a spokesperson for the band says.
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85 Responses to “Radiohead start world tour in May ‘08”
andrew
October 19th, 2007
I wish they’ll come to BERLIN next year.
begemoth
October 19th, 2007
hopefully by the time they make it to Australia and especially Melbourne, Thom’s voice won’t collapse on him like last time…take a holiday before hand mate…
Yussa
October 19th, 2007
Please, come to BRAZIL! At least ONE GIG!!!
gpeddino
October 19th, 2007
please come to California!
a wolf at the door
October 19th, 2007
I agree with Wolf at the Door. Come to Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, Rancho Cucamonga, Inland Empire, San Bernardino, San Gabriel Valley. Wolf at the Door, I hope this includes you. If not, ROAD TRIP! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Raymond Swartz
October 19th, 2007
ATLANTA ATLANTA ATLANTA ATLANTA ATLANTA
HI-FI BUYS
HI-FI BUYS
HI-FI BUYS
HI-FI BUYS
HI-FI BUYS
SAY NO TO PHILIPS
SAY NO TO PHILIPS
SAY NO TO PHILIPS
Alllllllllllllllllllll
October 19th, 2007
MALAYSIA! MALAYSIA! MALAYSIA! or at least SINGAPORE, or THAILAND, or INDONESIA…as long as it’s in close proximity to MALAYSIA. I’ve never been to a Radiohead concert before. I bought the concert ticket to see them in Atlanta in 1997 but somehow couldn’t make it. I still keep the unused ticket. So, please come down to MALAYSIA for the sake of your MALAYSIAN fan!
pirus
October 19th, 2007
ARGENTINA pleeeeeeeeease!!!!!!!
Juli
October 19th, 2007
Thessaloniki plz
ovokx
October 19th, 2007
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October 19th, 2007
Dear thom,
The end of the world is coming and their will be no more ice in the world and there is nothing now to stop it. Get over it and spread the truth that I know is already in your heart. You had a white van that had the truth on your website that said it in 30 different languages. Spread Love. Even to your enemies. That will show the proof needed for later on.
Raymond Swartz
October 19th, 2007
Please, Brazil, PLEASE!
Nani
October 19th, 2007
Dear thom,
The end of the world is coming and there will be no more ice in the world and there is nothing now to stop it. Get over it and spread the Truth that I know is already in your heart. You had a white van that had the truth on your website that said it in 30 different languages. Spread Love. Even to your enemies. That will show the proof needed for later on. For now go on tour and spread the Truth. You have the audience and the Power to do what is right everytime you stand in front of a crowd. Address them as your brother and sister and stop with the Save the World bit. Mother Earth can take care of herself. She doesn’t need and influential person like you to harp over her. She wants you to tell them about him and his Truth for later on. Thom… Focus man and set your priorities straight. She will be here when we get back. All shiny and new. Do things that are of a higher plane… HINT: Spirit
Raymond Swartz
October 19th, 2007
COME TO ARGENTINA PLEASE!!!
natiluta
October 19th, 2007
oxford homecoming, you know it makes sense…..
Daniel
October 19th, 2007
So I can tell you this my dear Radiohead:
All shitty bends were in Croatia. And just few good ones(Pixies)!!!
Even Muse was recently in Croatia but not Radiohead.(I count them as shitty bend).
I wish they include Croatia in tour!!!
Maybe to come to Germany, Italy or Slovenia?That’s close to Croatia (countries on border with Croatia)!!!)
I just want see Radiohead live finally.
Not fair to tour around USA.Tour all around America and just come in 4 countries in Europe including U.K.
You are neglecting poor fans from Central Europe, Asia and South American countries.
Gertrude
October 19th, 2007
Buenos Aires is waiting for you Thom.
matias
October 19th, 2007
Please, come to Florida!
lauren
October 19th, 2007
yes, please include argentina. we’ve been waiting for years!
ramiro
October 19th, 2007
M I L A N O
Neg
October 19th, 2007
Please come to Czech republic!
ssh
October 19th, 2007
Dublin ambassador
mark
October 19th, 2007
liberty state park again! pleeeeeeassssee
dichro
October 19th, 2007
To protect the environment and save the arguments Radiohead should simply tour the UK over and over again on a ‘No Aeroplanes’ tour.
Sam
October 19th, 2007
I’ll go where they’re touring
Bang
October 19th, 2007
how about a show in zürich? this is reachable for many…especially for me:-) but i would travel to anywhere in europe for christ sake!
lausi
October 19th, 2007
by the way: in rainbows is beautyful…your best album
lausi
October 19th, 2007
MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO
Lel
October 19th, 2007
I WANT
RADIOH/EAD
IN/ CHILE
IN CH/ILE
IN CHILE/
PLe@Se
leo
October 19th, 2007
PLEASE… COME TO MEXICO CITY
Fruitas y Verduras
October 19th, 2007
And don’t forget Alingsås!
King K
October 19th, 2007
davenport, iowa!
imatumbler
October 19th, 2007
Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris Shanghai Paris
China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!China!!!
Plzzzz 
Kirly
October 19th, 2007
Portugal!!!
Jorge
October 19th, 2007
Russia? 
Sparkmoon
October 19th, 2007
i will be so upset if they dont come to texas haha
fgsfds
October 19th, 2007
I’ll go… I’ll go… to them.
Shawnda
October 19th, 2007
El Salvador requests your presence (or at least somewhere in Central America). Viva!
Ernesto
October 19th, 2007
Russia!Russia! or Ukraine?
vitinka
October 19th, 2007
montreal would be a great choice…
Ziia
October 19th, 2007
Last time you were in Finland was like 1994… =/
Jonne
October 19th, 2007
POLAND !! POLAND !!
n
October 20th, 2007
in my earlier coment i was actually refering to the bay area not “So Cal”
a wolf at the door
October 20th, 2007
Hobart, Tasmania should be on the cards this time!
David
October 20th, 2007
Costa Rica!! (this wont happen
But at least Mexico, man, you guys will
get people from all over Central America
Bones
October 20th, 2007
Please come to CHILE!!!!!
………………… before to I die
Carlos
October 20th, 2007
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October 20th, 2007
Fight Fight Fight!!!
Who wins Radiohead will come to their country and have at least 2 concerts.
Ready to ruuuumble!!
gertrude
October 20th, 2007
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Patru.
October 20th, 2007
I don’t think Radiohead can imagine how many millions of fans are waiting for them in Russia.
alex
October 20th, 2007
new york! hahaha
schmete
October 20th, 2007
PLEASE COME TO SOUTH KOREA PLEASE~!
xieze
October 20th, 2007
CHINA
Matt
October 20th, 2007
COME TO MEXICOOOOOOO PLEASEE!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Carlos Perez
October 20th, 2007
ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA ARGENTINA
Nico
October 20th, 2007
vengan a mexicooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
carlos
October 20th, 2007
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Moldova
Ukraine
Russia
Ivan Fedor Kruzenshtern
October 21st, 2007
Ditto Nico!
ARGENTINAAAAAAAAA
People from South America!!! we should do what the guy from the Just video did. Join me! Refuse to get up until RH come to south America (and Argentina)!
Silvina
October 21st, 2007
I assume the middle of Iowa is out of the question…
I forsee a roadtrip in my near future.
Heather
October 21st, 2007
I decided that if they do not come to Australia I’ll travel to the US or UK to see them. I am that adamant to see them this time around.
Paul
October 21st, 2007
mark
October 21st, 2007
MÉXICO PUTA MADREEE!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TuJefa
October 22nd, 2007
SOUTH KOREA
THE BEST CROWD IN THE WORLD
ASK MUSE IF IN DOUBTS
ctzeninsane
October 22nd, 2007
please…the world is next to the end and I havent seen Radiohead live…Please guys, come to Chile. As youve seen, Radiohead tags were most looked in Chile…This is the country taht has more fans over the world, including me…I went to English classes to send you a message of desesperation…please como to chile!!!
domingo
October 22nd, 2007
come to HONG KONG!
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
HONG KONG
katetay
October 23rd, 2007
New Zealand, please. Missed out on Amsterdam cancelation.
Rasjad
October 23rd, 2007
brussels, it’s obvious no?
möslman
October 23rd, 2007
MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO MEXICO
Mexico
October 24th, 2007
no smelly hippy jamfests this time please.. however anywhere in the u.s. will do.
kifhead
October 27th, 2007
T h e C z e c h R e p u b l i c
Romca
October 30th, 2007
we will tour everywhere including australia
thom yorke
February 6th, 2008
dear Thom, would u please come to INDONESIA.. Theres mant fans dying waiting 4 radiohead to come…including me.. MUSE had come here, so why dont radiohead??
thetat
February 20th, 2008
BRISBANE PLEASEEEEE!!!
belflip
February 21st, 2008
PERUUU , CUZCOOOOOOO
CUZCO MACCHU PICCHU
CUZCO MACCHU PICCHU
CUZCO MACCHU PICCHU
CUZCO MACCHU PICCHU
CUZCO MACCHU PICCHU
JINMY
March 1st, 2008
While i write this, I cry…
Plz come to Argentina, plz plz plz zplalsakoidqoeopjdkm
Carla
March 4th, 2008
Good Place to Come,… INDONESIA!!
zulmy
March 21st, 2008
PLEASE COME TO THAILAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (or Malaysia, or Singapore)
Evan
March 22nd, 2008
new zealand please! extend the japan gigs to a pacific tour!
Optimistic
June 12th, 2008
come to singapore…
we want you here’
Jane
August 11th, 2008
thanks thom yorke and band by the tour, specially méxico. That’s a country so special of your musical influence in the audence. THANK U SO MUCH. I hope the date.
John
November 18th, 2008
Please Radiohead, do come to Malaysia!!! I’m your biggest fan here!!! I’ve listening to you guys since i was 7 years old…really wanted to see you guys performing live…..I don’t care the how much ticket price would be…just please come to MALAYSIA!!!!!*really wanted to Jonny Greenwood face to face;P*
John Rayz92
December 20th, 2008
Dear Thom,
“we will tour everywhere including australia
thom yorke
February 6th, 2008″
I’m not sure if this was your official post, but do you plan to keep this promise?
Marc Katsambis
April 16th, 2009
thom….your music is something i have never heared before…and since i started litening to your songs i never stopped…i cant change your music for any other…my biggest dream is to see radiohead live….and i live in croatia…pls come
raven0108
April 22nd, 2009
when you guys wll be coming to malaysia? plz i beg u guys to come!!!!
Ricky
May 3rd, 2009
wow. sweet.