Webcast with two brand new tracks!

Radiohead did it again: The band were webcasting last night from their studio in Oxford. 'As usual' the band did some DJing. Thom and Colin played tracks from artists like DJ Shadow, Mum, Bob Marley, Mahalia Jackson, Felix da housecat, Sparklehorse & Squarepusher.
The band also played Four songs: 'Punch Up At A Wedding', 'Good Morning Mr Magpie', 'I Froze Up' and a cover of 'Walking In A Winter Wonderland'. The three last tracks weren't played before. At the end, Colin, Thom, Phil, Ed and Nigel gathered to thank and wish everyone happy holidays. They mentioned that Jonny could not be present as his wife was set to give birth soon. The band even turned up in George W. Bush, Saddam Hussein and Tony Blair masks. [thanks michelle, jim & pearly*]

Radiohead webcast coming up?

According to this page on the official Radiohead site there is something in the air involving a real player. Things are scheduled for 10PM (GMT) on Wednesday December 18th. [thanks timothy]

DVD w/ National Anthem from Benicassim 02

For 110€ plus postage expenses, and only through on line purchase, you can purchase a three weekend ticket, together with the FIB 2002 CD compilation and a limited edition DVD, which will include twelve tracks selected from the best FIB 2002 performances. This DVD includes Radiohead's 'National Anthem. This purchase can only be made between December 10th 2002 and January 6th 2003, inclusive. The promotion is limited to a stock of 2,500 lots (ticket + CD compilation + DVD). More info here.

Radiohead Essay

In the latest edition of Dutch music magazine 'Oor' you can read an essay on Radiohead. The essay, written by Flip van der Enden, is mostly about Radiohead's attitude regarding the music business and the band's credibility. On a side note: Flip van der Enden used to be A & R manager for Virgin Records.

Jonny on the RHMB

On the official message board Jonny was aksed some questions by petter:
1. single plans? which and how many?
Jonny: "Undecided on both counts, but singles and b-sides at least likley, this time around."

2. your soundtrack; to be released as a record or only to be heard in the film?
Jonny: "Also undecieded as yet, but I've at least assembled an album-length of material on a cd for some friends...."

3. any more new songs than the ones played in spain/portugal?
Jonny: "Oh yes a few, and some dropped, and some rewritten"
[thanks PsychoMat]

Radiohead on CSI

On the December 5, 2002 episode of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Radiohead's Everything In Its Right Place was playing in the background at the end of the show. [thanks erik, tyler, timothy & dan]

Jonny's Bodysong

Here's some news on Jonny's new project, the television series 'bodysong', Jonny's providing the soundtrack for it, it's produced by film four, and will be shown on channel 4 in england next year (no dates available yet). There's an official website that doesnt seem to be working yet: www.bodysong.com [thanks max]

Radiohead on Q's All time album list

OK Computer reached number 2 in Q's 100 greatest albums of all time, The Bends came 4, and Kid A came 35. (Nirvana's Nevermind was voted 1) [thanks Daniel]

Can Radiohead Save The World… Again?

There's a new article posted over at kludge magazine, which talks about the new songs and reviews each! [thanks kristal]