Billy Corgan: Radiohead choose publicity over music

Posted on March 29th, 2008.

Following Trent Reznor’s recent rants on Radiohead’s ‘Pay-What- You-Want’ method of releasing music (In Rainbows promotion was insencere), it’s Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan’s turn.
In an interview with Rolling Stone Corgan says that Radiohead were in it for the publicity when they released ‘In Rainbows’ on the internet last Fall: “I think it’s really difficult for [...]

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Radiohead set to work on new material

Posted on March 28th, 2008.

Radiohead have made plans to start recording on new material soon, Colin Greenwood revealed in an interview with Pitchfork.
Colin: “We’re actually gonna be working with Nigel again soon– we’ve reserved time and we’ve got stuff we want to do. It’s like having and old-school executive producer that’s talking about the bigger picture and booking time [...]

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Line-up grows for Radiohead’s Daydream Festival

Posted on March 27th, 2008.

One of the more interesting shows on the upcoming Radiohead tour, is the one at the Daydream Festival in Barcelona. Today, more bands have been added to the line-up.
The one-day festival (June 12) in Spain is a tribute to Radiohead, with artists which have influenced Radiohead and the other way around. Allegedly, Radiohead even handpicked [...]

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Radiohead at the BBC - Update

Posted on March 13th, 2008.

As reported earlier, Radiohead will be making several appearances at the BBC next month. To clarify some confusion here’s a rundown of is going on of Radiohead at the BBC.
Radiohead will be coming to visit the BBC radio studios on Tuesday April 1st. On the day they will play two special performances from the BBC [...]

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San Francisco ‘Outside Lands’ confirmed

Posted on March 3rd, 2008.

The earlier reported rumours of Radiohead’s appearance at San Francisco’s ‘Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival‘ has been confirmed.
The festival, taking place from August 22-24, will have three headliners: Radiohead, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and Jack Johnson. Information on tickets will be made available soon. [thx Pitchfork]

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Thom Yorke posts Supergrass video

Posted on March 1st, 2008.

Thom Yorke posted a link to a Supergrass video on Dead Air Space last night. The video is a trailer of the band’s Diamond Hoo Ha Men rockumentary, Glange Fever.
Supergrass will be releasing their new album ‘Diamond Hoo Haa’ soon. The trailer is Spinal Tap-esque video featuring the band. Or as Thom stated: “G [...]

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Radiohead to play Werchter on July 5th

Posted on February 29th, 2008.

Months ago, Radiohead were the first confirmed band for Belgian’s Rock Werchter Festival. The line-up has now been revealed, which confirms the Radiohead for the third day of the festival; Saturday July 5th.
And today a new batch of artists has been added, which makes the festival even more interesting. Neil Young, Moby, Beck, The Verve, [...]

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Dead Air Space awarded by NME

Posted on February 29th, 2008.

Radiohead have won awards for their website/blog ‘Dead Air Space’ at last night’s NME Awards. The band missed out on the ‘big’ awards at the ceremony.
‘In Rainbows’ was nominated for Best Album, but the prize went to Klaxons’ ‘Myths Of The Near Future’. Pete Doherty received the most votes for ‘Hero Of The Year’, the [...]

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Thom Yorke Launches Europe Wide Climate Campaign

Posted on February 27th, 2008.

A Europe-wide climate campaign was launched today (Wednesday 27 February) by Friends of the Earth Europe and Thom Yorke. The Big Ask Europe aims to get governments and the European Union to commit to annual cuts in carbon dioxide emissions.
Thom Yorke launched the European campaign in Brussels where he presented a symbol of The Big [...]

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Radiohead to play Toronto on August 15

Posted on February 25th, 2008.

Radiohead have been confirmed to play the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto on August 15. The date is part of the second leg of the band’s North American tour.
The show in Ontario is the first Canadian date to be announced for the 2008 tour. Other Canadian dates (Vancouver and Montreal) are also scheduled for August. Apart [...]

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