Jimmy Fallon to Feature Radiohead, Portishead Next Week
Coming off the heels of his Pink Floyd tribute week, unabashed music nerd Jimmy Fallon has managed to rope in in a couple more acclaimed British acts to perform on his Late Night show: Radiohead and Portishead. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsRe-Update: Radiohead Will Not Perform at Wall Street Protest Today
According to a post by Gawker, rumors are circulating amongst those involved with the Occupy Wall Street protest movement, taking place right now in Manhattan's Zuccotti Park, that a special musical guest will play in their support around 4 p.m. — and many seem to think it'll be Radiohead. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Radiohead Play The Colbert Report
“How did you guys get started? Did you win Idol or The X Factor or Britain’s Got Talent?” It’s about what you’d expect from a Radiohead appearance on The Colbert Report. As Pitchfork pointed out, the band played the Comedy Central host’s show and fielded awkward questions about global warming, the British invasion and big corporations. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Radiohead Play SNL
As Pitchfork pointed out this weekend, Radiohead played Saturday Night Live this weekend. You can watch their two performances, The King of Limbs’ “Lotus Flower” and “Staircase” below. “Staircase” made its debut on the Nigel Godrich’s “From the Basement” series. Portishead’s drummer, Clive Deamer, joined them for the performances. The video was made available through the Audio Perv. You can also see the performances and the band’s promo reel below. read more
Found in: Music, NewsSaturday Night Live Review: "Alec Baldwin/Radiohead"
Saturday Night Live began its 37th season exactly as expected, with a skit about the Republican debates. There might not have been any recurring characters in last night’s episode, but the debate-themed cold open is an even more familiar conceit that stretches back farther than any character created by the current cast. Between the debate sketch, the lack of any cast turnover, and Alec Baldwin’s 16th appearance as host, this episode felt less like the start of a new season than a long-delayed continuation of last year, or basically any season from the last five or six years.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsRadiohead Sheet Music Available Online
For those musicians who have always been intimidated by the complexity of Radiohead's music, it's time to put those fears to rest: An announcement appeared today on Radiohead's Facebook page linking to a new website, developed by the band's publishers and devoted to official sheet music of their songs. read more
Found in: Music, NewsEight Shifts in Musical Style That Worked
Evolution is a natural phenomenon, one that applies to music as well as biology. Unless you're as ultra-consistent as AC/DC or the Foo Fighters, it’s pretty common for a band to somewhat change its style over time—for better or worse. Here are eight, who like a fine wine, got better with time, thanks in part to a huge stylistic progression. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThom Yorke Announces Radiohead Tour, Atoms For Peace Album in 2012
What had been rumored and speculated upon for months is finally true: Radiohead will be touring in 2012. As Pitchfork and a Radiohead fan site point out, Thom Yorke made the announcement while co-hosting Gilles Peterson's BBC Radio 1 Show. After announcing two New York shows, as well as guest spots on Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report, a 2012 seems like a logical and exciting followup. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsJonny Greenwood to Release LP with Krzysztof Penderecki
It was revealed last week that classically-trained Radiohead multi-instrumentalist Jonny Greenwood was collaborating with renowned Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki and were to perform alongside Aphex Twin at the Sacrum Profanum festival in Poland. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsRadiohead to Play Extended Set on The Colbert Report
According to Billboard, Radiohead is set to perform as guest artists on The Colbert Report on September 26th. Not only that, but the band will reportedly be playing four songs including a new one called "The Daily Mail". Radiohead will be featured as part of a special, hour-long Colbert Report. According to Colbert himself: "I look forward to meeting the Radioheads and leveraging their anti-corporate indie cred to raise brand awareness for my sponsors." read more
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