Radiohead Saw the Future With ‘OK Computer,’ Then Became It
Perfectly self-contained, ‘OK Computer’ nevertheless reads as a watershed between what Radiohead was – and what they would become.
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Why Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ Struggled to Overcome Its Pre-Release Hype
Radiohead self-released ‘In Rainbows’ 15 years ago this week after an annoying promo campaign that nearly ruined the album for me.
How Talk Talk’s Brilliant ‘Laughing Stock’ Set the Stage for Radiohead
For those who bought a copy 30 years ago this month, and there weren’t many, Talk Talk’s ‘Laughing Stock’ led the way into an as-yet-unformed genre. You’re welcome, Radiohead.
Ernesto Cervini’s Turboprop, “Present Tense” (2020): Something Else! video premiere
Here is the video premiere of Ernesto Cervini and Turboprop’s smart cover of Radiohead’s “Present Tense.”
Thom Yorke – Spitting Feathers (2006): On Second Thought
‘Spitting Feathers’ feels like part of a journey for Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, but not one which is complete.
Peter Gabriel, Sting, U2, Bruce Springsteen, others – ¡Released!: Human Rights Concerts 1986-98 (2013)
The 1980s were marked by benefit extravaganzas, though oftentimes — whatever their noble intentions — they boasted both dubious musical results and unclear benefits. Amnesty International events were different. You May Also Like: When Peter Gabriel Suddenly Decided to Open Up on ‘Us’
The Friday Morning Listen: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum – Grand Opening and Closing (2001)
It seems like everywhere I look these days, there are new articles mashing up the related themes of the demise of the record business with the (so-called) evil of the new streaming services. You May Also Like: Ben Craven on streaming’s impact, working with Captain Kirk, and his terrific newRead More
The Friday Morning Listen: Radiohead – OK Computer (1997)
I have been spending an awful lot of time lately listening to Bruce Springsteen’s Tunnel Of Love. And by “awful lot” I kind of mean any. You May Also Like: Radiohead Saw the Future With ‘OK Computer,’ Then Became It Why Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ Struggled to Overcome Its Pre-Release HypeRead More
Clive Deamer on Radiohead’s jazz-inflected sound: ‘It’s not pop music, not rock’
Drummer Clive Deamer, a Radiohead touring veteran, is no closer than anyone else to placing a label on their music.
Macy Gray – Covered (2012)
Macy Gray has apparently been listening to rock radio over the decade or so since her breakout R&B-soaked hit “I Try.” Her new album of reinterpretations, simply called Covered, is dotted with songs from the likes of Radiohead, Arcade Fire, Sublime and My Chemical Romance. You May Also Like: DevinRead More
