A Moon Shaped Pool of Money

Jason Tate May 16, 2016

M.G. Siegler, writing on Medium, about the release of Radiohead’s new album and the idea of “up-selling” to your die-hard fans:

But the Radiohead release points to another way forward. One I’m far more excited about as a fan. Distribute broadly, upsell deeply.
That is, put your album out there for all (or most) to hear, but then pull in your truly die-hard fans to buy exclusive content at a premium. That is a natural extension of what Radiohead did in 2007 with In Rainbows. You know, the “pay-what-you-want” album. The clever call out to a soon-to-be-dying model was even more ingenious in hindsight. Now this reality is here.

Radiohead Announce Tour Openers

Jason Tate May 11, 2016

Radiohead have announced Holly Herndon, Dawn Of Midi, and Shabazz Palaces as the openers for their upcoming tour. You can find all the dates below.

Radiohead Release ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’

Jason Tate May 8, 2016

Radiohead have released their new album, A Moon Shaped Pool, on Apple Music and for sale on the band’s website.

Radiohead Announce New Album, Share “Daydreaming”

Jason Tate May 6, 2016

Radiohead will release their new album this Sunday, May 8th, at 2pm EST. They’ve also released their second music video from the album, the Paul Thomas Anderson directed “Daydreaming.” The album will see a physical release on June 17th.

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Radiohead – “Burn the Witch” Video

Jason Tate May 3, 2016

Radiohead’s new video for “Burn the Witch” can be found on YouTube or by hitting read more. The new single will hit all digital outlets tonight.

Radiohead Deleting Internet Presence

Jason Tate May 1, 2016

Radiohead’s website has faded to white and all their tweets and Facebook posts are slowly disappearing as well.

Radiohead Sending Out “Burn the Witch” Leaflets

Jason Tate Apr 30, 2016

Radiohead fans have been getting some mysterious “Burn the Witch” leaflets in the mail.

Follow-up: Radiohead’s Management Release Statement

Jason Tate Apr 15, 2016

Radiohead’s management have released a statement after yesterday’s news that the band would have a new album out in June:

At an industry event in London last night Brian Message was asked about new Radiohead music. Quotes attributed to him and taken from his talk have subsequently appeared, describing him as Radiohead’s manager. Brian Message is not Radiohead’s manager – he is a partner in Courtyard Management but plays no operational role, and therefore any quotes from last night’s event, or any supposition arising from them, should not be attributed to Radiohead’s management or be seen as official quotes on behalf of the group.
Radiohead are managed by Chris Hufford and Bryce Edge at Courtyard Management.

Probably one of the few times someone wished Google’s failed April Fools mic drop prank was still functional.

New Radiohead Album Coming in June

Jason Tate Apr 14, 2016

Radiohead’s manager was interviewed today and said that the band’s new album is coming in June and “will be like nothing you’ve ever heard.”

Update: A statement from Radiohead’s management has been released.

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Radiohead Reportedly Film Video With Paul Thomas Anderson

Jason Tate Apr 11, 2016

Stefanie Wilder-Taylor reported in a podcast that Radiohead filmed an new music video with Paul Thomas Anderson:

Oh, this happened, I forgot to tell you. So, I’m at home and there’s a knock at the door… there’s a guy with a clipboard. I come to the door with a scowl on my face and the guy says, “Hey, we’re in the neighborhood, we’re going to be shooting a music video.” So now, I’m thinking you’re basically telling me — what happens a lot in my neighborhood, because it’s a very typical suburban-looking neighborhood — I’m gonna be inconvenienced. Then the guy goes, ‘It’s Radiohead,’” Wilder-Taylor continued. “I can’t tell you anything about it. I’m guessing that’s the non-disclosure part. Between us girls, Radiohead — I don’t give a shit, I don’t get it. I’ve heard one song I don’t care about — ‘Creep.’ Yeah, you’re a creep and a loser and you’re putting me to sleep.