Starting this Thursday, you will be able to download a “high quality” “True Love Waits” mp3 recorded from the August 1 Chicago show at www.gotcannedgoods.com.
Visionary Video
Radiohead’s “Knives Out” video is nominated for the “Visionary Video” award at this year’s VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards. Go here to vote for it! {thanks to Adrian}
There is a tribute to OK Computer that is being released by Vitamin Records titled “Strung Out On OK Computer: The String Quartet Tribute to Radiohead” on October 23. For more information, read the press release.
Thom and Ed on KROQ
KROQ has an excerpt of their interview with Thom and Ed Online.
Knives Out video
In case you haven’t seen the full “Knives Out” video yet, HMV has it for your Online viewing pleasure.
When the news slows down, this is what you get…
Third Eye Blind’s Stephen Jenkins recently mentioned Radiohead in an interview he did with MTV:
“I feel like I’ve come out of my dark period,” he said. “I feel really romantic about the life that I’m living again and everything seems fresh and exciting. I heard Thom Yorke [of Radiohead] say he wasn’t interested in rock anymore. Well I am, and I’m still moved by it. I’m interested in creating these musical emotions and conditions that are real, and that you can step into.”
Read the rest of the article… {thanks to JibsnotJobs}
Phew, what a vacation! We’re well rested and ready to get our hands dirty again with all this Radiohead goodness!
Setlists and reviews for ALL the shows so far are available now at our tour section. As you all may know, both shows at the Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA were canceled due to flooding. Refunds are available at point of purchase and unfortunately, there are no plans to reschedule these shows in the future.
Tonight Radiohead takes over Hollywood
Radiohead end their North American tour tonight at the Hollywood Bowl in Hollywood, CA. Doors open at 6pm and the Beta Band goes on at 7.
Knives Out
You can preorder the US version of the “Knives Out” single at Amazon.
Speaking of “Knives Out”, director Michel Gondry recently talked about doing the video for the song and the meaning behind it. Check it out at Director-File.com. {thanks to Kev}
The Anti Pop Consortium
The Anti Pop Consortium has been confirmed as the opening act for the September 8 show in Stockholm, Sweden. {thanks to Joakim & Ragnhild}
New album news
What? New album news already?! You have to be joking!
No. Colin, speaking in an interview with Cyberpresse.ca, stated that the band will begin working on their sixth album after Christmas. Q Magazine is also reporting that “Amnesiac Follow-Up Due Next Year.” {thanks to jean-francois & Mitch}
Next single: I Might Be Wrong
We have learned that the band are about to film a video for “I Might Be Wrong” very soon. The rumor is that Johnny Hardstaff of RSA/Blackdog Films will be directing it.
Modern Drummer
Though we don’t know which issue yet, we do know that there will be an interview with Phil in Modern Drummer magazine. Keep your eye out for it! {thanks to Joe}
Win a Radiohead scooter!
HMV has a contest in which they will give away five Radiohead-customized scooters! The contest is open only to Canadians (except for residents of Quebec). For more info, click here.
Mattew Good
Running for Home has an interview with Matthew Good where he talks about Radiohead. {thanks to Bob}
Radiohead will be playing in the Windy City tonight at Hutchinson Field in Grant Park. Here are the times:
Gates Open: 4:00 pm
Beta Band: 6:00 pm
Kid Koala: 7:00 pm
Radiohead: 7:45 pm
Curfew: 10:00 pm (Strict)
After the show, head on over to AliveOne on 2683 N. Halsted Street. They will be throwing a “Post Party” and will have live Radiohead music and videos going on. No, the band will not be there and yes, it is for people over 21. Sorry! I may be there if the traffic isn’t bad.
The Chicago Tribune has some articles up about tonight’s show. Go here, here, or here. {thanks to Linque and Mike}
Worried about traffic tonight? We are too. Tony Gomez wrote in and let us know about some construction work that may affect you:
for the chicago show, construction is going to start at 9 p.m central time on the chicago interstate system. i’ve been personally involved before in chicago’s night time construction and it’s horrible. you can find out more @ chicagotribune.com. click on traffic. i suggest telling people to prepare for delays, and leave early. traffic will be reduced to one lane wherever possible.
More Atlanta stuff
The Atlanta Journal Constitution has a review and some pictures of Monday night’s show in Atlanta. {thanks to Julie, Brian, & G}
Jonny Yahoo! Chat
Jonny Greenwood will be doing a Yahoo! Chat on Wednesday, August 8. For more info, click here. {thanks to G}
More ticket auctions!
Some more shows have been added to the Yahoo! Radiohead ticket auctions for charity. Linky.
Vapour Brothers
The Vapour Brothers have updated their site with the “I Might Be Wrong” video and an unreleased blip! {thanks to Jody}
Green Plastic on Vacation
Yes, I will be heading up to Chicago shortly with a friend to see tonight’s show. Then it’s off to Toronto and Montreal. After those two concerts, I will be secluded up in New York away from technology and computers so greenplastic.com will not be updated until sometime around August 17. If I do get a chance to access the Internet, I may make a couple of news updates. 🙂
Tonight Radiohead returns to their North American tour by playing a sold-out show in Atlanta.
Knives Out B-Sides!
Download mp3s of Cuttooth, Fog, and Worrywort! Go here for more details.
Thom the roadie
Their is an article up at Chart Attack about the Beta Band touring with Radiohead. Here’s a snippet:
When they did the first Western leg of the tour with Radiohead they were so financially destitute that their tour manager didn? have a cellphone. This left publicists stranded when trying to contact them for interviews. They couldn? afford roadies either and MacLean said that problem was solved by, “Radiohead help us out with roading. They move a lot of our equipment on stage for us. Thom Yorke carries Steve? [Mason] guitar on stage every night for him. They?e quite muscly. You wouldn? think it, but Thom Yorke? a tough wee guy.”
Read the rest of the article… {thanks to Tom}
Radiohead: Join the Band!
Now, with synthesized support for the Musicians’ Assistance Program (MAP), these post-punk, prog-rockers are offering an evening fit for Kid A! The band wants AllStarCharity.com’s winning bidder (and guest) to attend their August 20th concert in Los Angeles, and then join them for the After-Party! Better bid before you get stopped by the Karma Police! Log onto http://www.allstarcharity.com from July 23-August 7 to meet the band! 100% of the winning bid will go directly to the Musicians’ Assistance Program (MAP), an organization that assists the music industry in providing solutions to and prevention of drug and alcohol addiction within its community. http://store.yahoo.com/allstarcharity/lot01137.html
JAM! Music is running a contest to send two people to Los Angeles (airfare, accomodation, concert tickets and ground transportation to the show) to catch Radiohead’s final tour stop at the Hollywood Bowl. There’s also a bunch of cool runner-up prizes. The contest is open to Canadian fans only. For more info, go to
http://www.canoe.ca/JamMusicContests/contest_radioheadshow.html.
Interview with Phil
Then It Must Be True has an interview with Phil Selway for your reading pleasure.
Knives Out 2CD
EIL currently has the “Knives Out” UK 6-track 2-CD set up on their site. Here’s the tracklisting:
CD1
1. Knives Out
2. Cut Tooth
3. Life In A Glass House (Full Length)
CD2
1. Knives Out
2. Worrywort
3. Fog
“Fog” is what was used to be called “Alligators in New York Sewers.”