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Thom Yorke debuted a new song called ‘Back In The Game’ on the first night of his solo tour. Check out footage of the moment below.The gig took place at the Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch, New Zealand, and marked the first night of his solo tour dates across Australia and Asia.At the gig, the frontman brought out a 24-song setlist, filled with tracks from his time with Radiohead, The Smile and Atoms For Peace, as well as from his solo discography.

Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke, ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus and other industry figures are among those who have signed a statement against using creatives’ work to train AI.The statement, which you can find here, reads: “The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.”It follows ongoing legal issues between the creative world and tech firms over the use of their work to train artificial intelligence models such as ChatGPT.Among the 11,500 signatories from across the music, film, theatre and writing world pushing back against the use of intellectual property without permission are Billy Bragg, Kevin Bacon, Robert Smith, Julianne Moore, Kazuo Ishiguro, Ann Patchett, Rosario Dawson and more.Today we’re publishing a statement on AI training, signed by 10,000+ creators already:“The unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted.”Signatories include… pic.twitter.com/AqVaEThMs4— Ed Newton-Rex (@ednewtonrex) October 22, 2024Following the release of the statement, Gee Davy, the interim CEO for the Association of Independent Music has said: “On behalf of the UK’s independent music community – businesses who are proud to work in partnership with artists – we support this statement from Fairly Trained.“To achieve the benefits of AI for creativity, we urge policymakers not to lose sight of the need for strong copyright protections.

Thom Yorke said he “really doesn’t give a fuck” if fans want Radiohead to return in a recent interview.When asked by Australian outlet Double J about his thoughts on Radiohead fans’ speculation over the band’s future, Yorke replied: “I am not aware of it and don’t really give a flying fuck.”In the interview, Yorke acknowledged that Radiohead isn’t a top priority for him right now, stating that he and the band have earned some space and freedom to focus on their individual projects. He said: “No offence to anyone and err, thanks for caring.

Radiohead’s reunion rehearsals were held in the same studio where they recorded ‘OK Computer’, and opened up about the possibility of the band coming together for a new tour.The bassist caught up with NME around the release of his new photo book How To Disappear, which was published last week and came two decades in the making. It captures candid moments from the band’s time together between 2003 and 2016, when they shared their latest album, ‘A Moon Shaped Pool‘.As well as opening up about the project, the musician also discussed his time as a touring member of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – having contributed to new album ‘Wild God‘ – as well as Radiohead’s reunion rehearsals over the summer.“We got together in the summer just for a couple of days and just ran through all the songs and picked up where we left off in 2018,” he recalled of the latter.

Radiohead bassist Colin Greenwood has spoken to NME about putting together his new photo book How To Disappear, and what might lay ahead for the band after their recent reunion.Published this week via John Murray Press, How To Disappear marks Greenwood’s first book and was two decades in the making – capturing candid moments of Radiohead’s journey from 2003 up until their latest album, 2016’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool‘. Alongside the bassists’ images, the book also features a lengthy essay telling the band’s story and reflecting on their journey so far.“It’s a really beautiful object, and I think people will appreciate that because it’s made to the same exacting standard as books by some of my favourite fine art photographers – people like Paul Graham,” Greenwood told NME.

Jonny Greenwood has spoken to NME about the creation of The Smile‘s new album ‘Cutouts’, and the recent “fun and natural” reunion rehearsals of Radiohead.Greenwood along with Thom Yorke and jazz drummer Tom Skinner (formerly of Sons Of Kemet) released their surprise third album ‘Cutouts’ last week as the follow-up to 2022’s ‘A Light For Attracting Attention’ and ‘Wall Of Eyes’, which was released just this January.Discussing the quick turn-around between records, Greenwood said it was because “small teams move more quickly”, as opposed to the more resources being required for a Radiohead album (their last being 2016’s ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’.“And we had a lot of pent-up energy when we started,” he continued, “so it’s felt very natural to just keep going.”Check out the rest of our interview below (conducted via email as Greenwood continues to recover following a recent stay in intensive care) – where the multi-instrumentalist told us about The Smile’s work ethic, plans for the future, and the chances of Radiohead returning to the road or the studio any time soon.NME: Hello Jonny. At the Prince Charles Cinema playback of ‘Wall Of Eyes’ earlier this year, you and Thom described the songs as “unfinished canvases around a room”. How do the canvases of ‘Cutouts’ relate to those on ‘Wall Of Eyes’? “I think we had one-and-a-half records when we decided to release ‘Wall Of Eyes’ – so it was simply about finishing a few of the other canvasses off.

The Smile have announced “electronic art installations” in London and New York City to celebrate their new album ‘Cutouts’.The art-rock trio teased an announcement yesterday (September 30) with a short video reel and some coordinates, and today (October 1) their record label XL Recordings announced ‘Through The Glass’, which it described as an “electronic art installation for ‘Cutouts’”. The label mentioned the same coordinates, too, which identify the locations where the installations will appear at.The installations will be at 17 Bell Street in London from today until Saturday (October 5), and you’ll be able to see them from 11am until 5pm.

Thom Yorke is adapting Radiohead‘s pivotal 2003 album ‘Hail To The Thief’ for a new production of the iconic Shakespeare play Hamlet – find out more below.The upcoming production is being titled Hamlet Hail To The Thief, and will see Yorke collaborate with Tony and Olivier Award-winning directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones to create a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.For the production, Yorke will “personally rework” and orchestrate ‘Hail To The Thief’ for a cast of over 20 musicians and actors that will be performed live during each show. The project is described as a “feverish new live experience, fusing theatre, music and movement”.The official logline for Hamlet Hail To The Thief reads: “Elsinore has become a surveillance state and hectic runs in the blood of its citizens.

Radiohead and performance artist Marina Abramović will be involved in an exciting line-up of events taking place at one of Manchester’s most high-profile arts venues next year.

Naman Ramachandran Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is collaborating with directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones on “Hamlet Hail to the Thief,” a new theater adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy incorporating music from Radiohead’s 2003 album “Hail to the Thief.” Described as a “feverish new live experience,” the show will feature Shakespeare’s text illuminated by Radiohead’s album, reworked by Yorke and performed live by a cast of 20 musicians and actors. The adaptation reimagines Elsinore as a surveillance state.

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has teamed with Tony and Olivier Award-winning directors Steven Hoggett and Christine Jones to create a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet scored by Radiohead’s 2003 album Hail to the Thief. 

Jude Law has praised Radiohead and said he would be “honoured” to work with them.Speaking during a new interview with The Guardian, the actor described Thom Yorke and co as “one of the great bands”.“I’ve always adored Radiohead. I think they are just blistering with talent.

Radiohead have been back rehearsing together recently, according to bassist Colin Greenwood.The musician was speaking in conversation with the Hay Festival Querétaro via video call on Sunday (September 8), which took place in Mexico.Speaking at the literature and arts festival about his forthcoming new photography book, How To Disappear: A Photographic Portrait Of Radiohead, Greenwood revealed that the band were all together just a couple of months back.“We did some rehearsals about two months ago in London, just to play the old songs,” he shared during the conversation.

The Smile have announced their new album ‘Cutouts’ and have shared two new singles ‘Foreign Spies’ and ‘Zero Sum’.‘Cutouts’ marks the band’s second album of 2024 and is set for release on October 4 via XL Recordings. To preview the LP, the supergroup consisting of Radiohead‘s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood and Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner, shared ‘Foreign Spies’, a synth heavy track that sees Yorke sing: “Somewhere lurking / Form a line / Falling over / Zip tied / Foreign spies / Foreign spies.”Directed by audiovisual artist Weirdcore, the song’s accompanying video features a trippy, kaleidoscope visual of what appears to be landscape depictions.The band also released ‘Zero Sum’, a track that NME had previously described as “the nosebleed-inducing 1000mph” song.

Lupe Fiasco has shared ‘Shrink’, a previously unreleased Child Rebel Soldier tune that includes a Radiohead sample – check it out below.‘Shrink’ features a sample of Radiohead’s ‘Optimistic’, taken from ‘Kid A’. The song was written with Child Rebel Soldier (CRS), Lupe Fiasco’s former supergroup with Kanye West and Pharrell Williams.

The Smile have released a surprise 12” vinyl with two new songs, ‘Don’t Get Me Started’ and ‘The Slip’ – listen to the songs below.The band – comprised of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – had not previously announced the new release.The vinyl is currently only available physically in store in an extremely limited edition with a bespoke XL Recordings housebag, with online ordering reported to be available starting August 8 (via Stereogum).Listen to the mesmerising songs here:The band had posted cryptic AI imagery on the social media accounts on Friday (August 2), without confirming what it represented.pic.twitter.com/Xf0sUOaBEF— The Smile (@thesmiletheband) August 2, 2024Last month, the group cancelled their upcoming European tour dates for August while Greenwood recovered from his stay in intensive care.“A few days ago, Jonny became seriously ill from an infection that needed emergency hospital treatment, some of it in intensive care. Mercifully, he is now out of danger and will soon return home,” the band wrote.“We have been instructed by the medical team in charge of Jonny’s care to cancel all engagements until he has had time to make a full recovery.

Guitarist and composer Jonny Greenwood is “out of danger” after intensive care medical treatment, according to a statement released by one of his musical projects The Smile.

Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, who rocks the stage as a guitarist and keyboardist, has had to put his tour with The Smile on hold due to a serious health scare. The 52 year old musician, also famed for his film score compositions, was touring with Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, 55, and Sons of Kemet's dynamic drummer Tom Skinner, 33, when he was struck down by an infection.

The Smile have canceled their forthcoming Europe tour dates in August as Jonny Greenwood recovers from his stay at the intensive care unit.The band – comprised of Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood alongside Sons Of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner – took to their official Instagram account to give an update on Greenwood’s health and the reasoning behind the tour cancelation.“A few days ago, Jonny became seriously ill from an infection that needed emergency hospital treatment, some of it in intensive care. Mercifully, he is now out of danger and will soon return home,” began their statement.A post shared by The Smile (@thesmiletheband)It continued: “We have been instructed by the medical team in charge of Jonny’s care to cancel all engagements until he has had time to make a full recovery.

Glastonbury Festival‘s famed secret sets this year, with 28 mystery acts yet to be revealed.After the Worthy Farm festival unveiled its stage times and a slew of new additions to its line-up including Tems, James, Jamie Webster, Soft Play (fka Slaves) Rachel Chinouriri and more, fans quickly spotted that there were gaps where secret sets would be taking place.One particularly significant gap was spotted on the Woodsies Stage at 6pm on Saturday. One act rumoured to fill that slot is Kasabian, who are gearing up to release their new album ‘Happenings’, with one fan pointing out that they had been sharing footage from Glastonbury on their socials in recent months.

Thom Yorke has announced an upcoming solo tour, which will include dates in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Japan.While details remain scarce, W.A.S.T.E. HQ – an official website for Radiohead and Radiohead-related news – shared a preview of the tour graphic today (June 2), along with the confirmed countries that Yorke will perform in, with cities and venues yet to be revealed.The graphic shows that the trek will be called the ‘Everything’ tour and that it promises Yorke “playing work from across his career”.Last Friday, Yorke shared a clip of him performing a piano-led cover of Radiohead’s ‘Bloom’, with a message pointing fans to subscribe to W.A.S.T.E.’s newsletter for “some new news coming shortly” that’s “mostly concerning Australasia and Japan”.Subscribe to w.a.s.t.e for some new news coming shortly, mostly concerning Australasia and Japan https://t.co/7oy3Av36u3 pic.twitter.com/GJdKw18Qgb— Thom Yorke (@thomyorke) May 31, 2024In April, the Radiohead and The Smile frontman released his soundtrack for Confidenza, an Italian thriller directed by Daniele Luchetti.