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EXCLUSIVE! ‘A Cool Island Song’ by aBIRD

February 27, 2018 in Music, News

We’re bringing you a track by an artist who counts some of the finest electronic acts ever among his inspirations… Tags: A Cool Island Song, aBIRD, AiR, David Bowie, Massive Attack, Radiohead

Hans Zimmer was “starstruck” by Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood.

Jonny Greenwood had Hans Zimmer seeing stars

October 30, 2017 in News

Phenomenally successful film score composer said he was starstruck when working with Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood on ‘Blue Planet II’ soundtrack… Tags: Blade Runner 2049, Bloom, Blue Planet II, Dunkirk, Gladiator, Hans Zimmer, Jonny Greenwood, Pirates of the Caribbean, Radiohead, The Dark Knight Trilogy, The King Of Limbs, The Thin Red Line

Introducing… OUTLYA

October 19, 2017 in Features, Interviews

This talented trio have the bombastic pop tunes to match their ambition, it’s a potent formula which should guarantee success… Tags: Henry Kilmister, Kanye West, OUTLYA, Radiohead, Rihanna, The Beatles, Will Bloomfield, Willem Olenski

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame lists 2018 nominees

October 5, 2017 in News

Cleveland’s museum reveals the 19 nominees for induction next year and offers fans the opportunity to vote for top five… Tags: Bon Jovi, Depeche Mode, Dire Straits, Eurythmics, J. Geils Band, Judas Priest, Kate Bush, Link Wray, LL Cool J, MC5, Moody Blues, Nina Simone, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rock Hall, Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Cars, The Meters, The Zombies.

‘OK Computer’ to get 20th anniversary reissue

May 2, 2017 in News

Radiohead will release an extended version of their seminal third studio album, with three new tracks among the goodies included… Tags: OK Computer, OKNOTOK, Radiohead

Ed Sheeran isn’t quitting music

April 25, 2017 in News

Songwriting superstar takes to Twitter to clarify rumours he will be calling it a day when his current tour ends… Tags: Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters, Radiohead

Radiohead to headline Glastonbury 2017

October 21, 2016 in News

Speculation has been quashed, Thom Yorke and co. will headline Worthy farm next year, which will delight the band’s fans… Tags: Daft Punk, Ed O'Brien, Emily Eavis, Glastonbury 2017, Radio 6, Radiohead, The Stone Roses

Interview: Shama Rahman

October 18, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Songwriting meets a neuroscientist who also just happens to craft her own unique, transfixing blend of eastern and western music… Tags: Aphex Twin, Baul, Bjork, Blur, Bollywood, Buena Vista Social Club, Dead Can Dance, Ella Fitzgerald, Gershwin, Ghazal, Joanna Newsom, Jugular Productions, Laurie Anderson, Lauryn Hill, Mi.Mu, Nina Simone, Outkast, Portishead, Radiohead, Regina Spektor, Runi, St Vincent, Urdu

EXCLUSIVE! Olivine by El West

October 3, 2016 in Music, News

Tonight’s exclusive is from a superb US alt-rock band who have been likened to some of the genre’s true greats… Tags: Broken Social Scene, El West, Elbow, Marauder, Olivine, Radiohead, The Roots, Young Jesus

Skepta takes home the 25th Mercury Music Prize

September 15, 2016 in Competitions, News

The grime artist is declared the winner of this year’s award with his fourth album ‘Konnichiwa’, over odds-on favourite Bowie… Tags: Anohni, Bat For Lashes, David Bowie, Jamie Woon, Kano, Laura Mvula, Mercury Music Prize, Mercury Prize, Mercury Prize 2016, Michael C. Hall, Michael Kiwanuka, Radiohead, Savages, Skepta, The 1975, The Comet Is Coming

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Broom’ by AMFM

August 8, 2016 in Music, News

Tonight’s exclusive is from an indie-rock band whose frontman has a musical background that’s markedly different to his current sound… Tags: AMFM, Broom, David Caruso, Dawes, Hard-Fi, Kurt Vile, New Pornographers, Radiohead, Real Estate, Stephen Malkmus, Tame Impala

Mercury Prize shortlist revealed

August 4, 2016 in Competitions, News

Nominations for 2016’s album of the year have been announced and include David Bowie, Radiohead, Michael Kiwanuka and The 1975… Tags: Anohni, Bat For Lashes, David Bowie, Jamie Woon, Kano, Laura Mvula, Lauren Laverne, Mercury Award, Mercury Prize, Michael Kiwanuka, Radiohead, Savages, Shaun Keaveny, Skepta, The 1975, The Comet Is Coming

Thom Yorke is fighting climate change

July 24, 2016 in News

Radiohead frontman is to feature on the ‘Pathway To Paris’ album, alongside Patti Smith, Flea and Warren Ellis among others… Tags: 350.org, A Moon Shaped Pool, Desert Island Disk, Flea, Pathway To Paris, Patti Smith, Radiohead, The Fight For Climate Justice, The Numbers, Thom Yorke, UNDP, Warren Ellis

Radiohead to release new album tomorrow

May 7, 2016 in News

Much loved UK quintet will release their ninth studio album at 7pm tomorrow, after releasing two new songs this week… Tags: Burn The Witch, Daydreaming, Radiohead, XL Recordings

Interview: Jonathan Jackson

April 29, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Ahead of the release of his band’s new EP, we talk all things music with the actor and Enation frontman… Tags: Bob Dylan, Buddy Miller, Colin Linden, Collective Soul, Daniel Sweatt, Dylan Thomas, Elvis, Enation, General Hospital, Greg Archilla, Johnny Cash, Jonathan Jackson, Leonard Cohen, Matchbox 20, Muse, Nashville, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Radiohead, Richard Lee Jackson, Roy Orbison, T-Bone Burnett, The Opry, U2

Radiohead announce global tour

March 15, 2016 in News

Fans of the legendary rock quintet will today rejoice, after the band announced their first global tour in four years… Tags: Radiohead, Stanley Donwood, The King Of Limbs

Is a new Radiohead album imminent?

January 7, 2016 in News

Rumours suggest a new album from Yorke and chums could be coming soon, after they set up a new company… Tags: Radiohead, Thom Yorke

Radiohead were asked to write Bond theme

December 27, 2015 in News

Band reveal that Sam Smith’s ‘Writing’s On The Wall might not have been the song used as Spectre’s theme tune… Tags: Johnny Greenwood, Radiohead, Sam Smith, Spectre, Thom Yorke, Writing's On The Wall

Interview: HOLY HOLY’s Oscar Dawson

November 19, 2015 in Features, Interviews

We get to know the Aussie guitarist and talk about the songwriting partnership behind this rock band’s exceptional debut album… Tags: Brian Eno, Crazy Horse, HOLY HOLY, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Matt Redlich, Neil Young, Neil Young And Crazy Horse, Oscar Dawson, Queen, Radiohead, Ryan Strathrie, Timothy Carroll, Wilco

‘Highspeeds’ by Elliot Moss (Album)

September 23, 2015 in Music

Experimental yet familiar, this debut album is the first step in a career which promises to improve with every release… Tags: Bon Iver, Elliot Moss, Justin Vernon, Radiohead, Thom Yorke

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