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News Bits: Thom Yorke Ponders Radiohead's Future, DFA Celebrates Its Past + More

Joe Robinson — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:15:49 +0000

Thom Yorke reveals he “frequently” thinks of ending Radiohead, and that his bandmates “just wait for [him] to do it.” [Gigwise] DFA Records is planning one heckuva 12th birthday party. [Brooklyn Vegan] Jimmy Eat World have a ‘Damage’ plan. [AltPress] Pixies singer Black Francis (or is it Frank Black?) is hitting the road this spring. [Tiny [...]

Listen to New Atoms for Peace Mix

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:43:14 +0000

Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich continued their promotional tour for Atoms for Peace's recently released debut album by premiering a new mix on BBC Radio 1. The two-hour mix features music by Diplo, Steve Reich and, duh, Atoms for Peace.

Watch 30 Minutes of Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich's DJ Set

Michael Gallucci — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:21:07 +0000

Atoms for Peace, the new side project featuring Radiohead's Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich, are gearing up for next week's release of their debut record with a series of album-launch appearances. The first took place last night in London at Oval Space.

Thom Yorke Talks Atoms for Peace, Radiohead With Reddit

Michael Gallucci — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:05:43 +0000

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke and producer Nigel Godrich took part in a Reddit AMA today in which they fielded questions about the indie-rock gods as well as about their new group, Atoms for Peace.

Atoms for Peace Live Video: Supergroup Plays 'Judge Jury and Executioner' at Fuji Rock Festival

Joe Robinson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:58:16 +0000

What the freak are Atoms for Peace? As fans eagerly await the Feb. 26 release of the band's debut album, 'Amok,' footage of the Thom Yorke-fronted supergroup performing 'Judge Jury and Executioner' at Japan's Fuji Rock festival has surfaced online. The live clip was recently discovered via an Easter egg hunt promotion held on group's official website.

Thom Yorke Announces DJ Tour With Nigel Godrich

Joe Robinson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:35:50 +0000

Atoms for Peace have yet to announce any gigs in support of their debut album, 'Amok,' which drops later this month (Feb. 26, to be specific), but principal members Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich are embarking on a brief trek that will feature the dynamic duo spinning records in three major cities. Yorke announced their plans via a Twitter post.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke DJs New York Fashion Event for Rag & Bone

Joe Robinson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 21:23:32 +0000

Upscale menswear isn't the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the name Thom Yorke, but the Radiohead frontman has been involved in the fashion world for a while. In 2011, he created a soundtrack for the premiere of fall line from designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, aka Rag & Bone.

Thom Yorke Warns Prime Minister David Cameron Not to Use Radiohead's Music

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:41:32 +0000

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has issued a stern warning to British Prime Minster David Cameron if he dares to use a Radiohead song in a future election campaign. Yorke will "sue the living s--- out of him" if he tries any of that funny business.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Unveils Mixtape of Unreleased Material

Joe Robinson — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:13:02 +0000

In celebration of Dazed & Confused magazine's February cover story on him and his Atoms for Peace project, Thom Yorke has created a 25-minute mixtape produced by Nigel Godrich and featuring unreleased solo material and remixes of Radiohead and Atoms for Peace tunes, plus additional remixes of some of his favorite musicians, like Liars and Anstam. Listen to the mix here or by clicking the big button at the bottom of the page.

Thom Yorke: 'Part' of Atoms for Peace May Play Glastonbury 2013

Joe Robinson — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:32:31 +0000

The 2013 music festival rumor mill continues to heat up, with Radiohead singer Thom Yorke revealing potential plans to appear at this summer's edition of the U.K.'s popular Glastonbury festival. Some news outlets have interpreted Yorke's comments -- which came when he and Nigel Godrich, one of his bandmates in the supergroup Atoms for Peace, sat for a talk with BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe -- as evidence that Radiohead may take the stage at this year's gathering, set for June 27-30.

BBC Radio 6 Music Unveils Live Album Featuring Arcade Fire, Thom Yorke + More

Gina Vespa — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:19:41 +0000

The popular digital radio station BBC Radio 6 Music is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and to mark the occasion, a two-disc set -- titled 'This Is BBC Radio 6 Music Live' -- arrives today (Sept. 24) through Sony. The collection boasts live recordings by Arcade Fire, Thom Yorke and other artists.

Thom Yorke – Rockers We Want to See as 'The Voice' Mentors

Joe Robinson — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:35:08 +0000

Thom Yorke doesn’t seem like an obvious choice for a ‘Voice’ mentor — and that’s why we like it. It’s been a long time since Radiohead‘s ‘Creep’ was the band’s biggest hit in America, and in the intervening years Yorke has become much less of a freak and a weirdo and much more of an [...]

Thom Yorke and Flea Release New Atoms for Peace Single 'Tamer Animals'

Dave Lifton — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:43:30 +0000

Atoms for Peace, a supergroup starring Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead's Thom Yorke and longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich, are set to release their first single. The two-track EDM single will be available digitally and on 12" vinyl through Modeselektor's 50 Weapons imprint on Aug. 3.

Thom Yorke Alludes to Jack White Collaboration at Bonnaroo 2012

Gina Vespa — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 15:58:56 +0000

Thom Yorke delivered a fun surprise during Radiohead's recent performance at Bonnaroo. According to Billboard, as the band's set drew to a close on Friday night, Yorke dedicated their new song 'Supercollider' to none other than Jack White.

Thom Yorke's Collaboration With Modeselektor Results in Creepy 'This' Video

Drake Baer — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:37 +0000

Thom Yorke lends vocals to Modeselektor’s new video, a high gloss of freaked out puppetry, out-of-nowhere animation and the Radiohead frontman’s spliced and screwed vocals. Berlin electronic act Modeselektor has some high art for you: The video begins with film-style credits of MODESELEKTOR with THOM YORKE. Fade into a hooded leather-jacketed figure — looking like [...]

Thom Yorke Reacts to Adam Yauch's Death

Drake Baer — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:12:40 +0000

Beloved Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, aka MCA, passed away from cancer on Friday (May 4), and there's been an outpouring of sadness from across the music world, including the prince of thought-rock, Thom Yorke.

Radiohead's Thom Yorke Spins First Recordings of Atoms for Peace Supergroup

Joe Robinson — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:27:53 +0000

Thom Yorke hit the decks with longtime Radiohead producer Nigel Goodrich in Los Angeles on Friday night (April 27) with a surprise for revelers, turning in a DJ set that included several previously unheard songs by his much-hyped Atoms for Peace supergroup. The Radiohead singer was spinning as part of Transmission LA: AV Club, the music and visual arts series at L.A.'s Museum of Contemporary Art that's being curated by Beastie Boy Mike D.