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Yorke Admits Regret Over 'High And Dry' During Rolling Stone Interview With Styles
music4 days ago

Yorke Admits Regret Over 'High And Dry' During Rolling Stone Interview With Styles

Thom Yorke told Harry Styles he wishes he had not written Radiohead's 1995 single 'High And Dry,' describing it as a conventional acoustic guitar song that does not align with his current artistic preferences. This admission emerged during a 'Musicians On Musicians' interview for Rolling Stone, where the two artists discussed their creative processes and the psychological impact of fame. Yorke expressed discomfort with traditional singer-songwriter formats, preferring electronic, film, and folk music, while Styles noted that Radiohead's 2025 live performances inspired his new album. The conversation also touched on Yorke's struggles with self-confidence following recent tours and his ongoing work on a new solo record.

Harry Styles and Thom Yorke Discuss Artistic Reinvention and Impostor Syndrome in London
music5 days ago

Harry Styles and Thom Yorke Discuss Artistic Reinvention and Impostor Syndrome in London

Harry Styles and Thom Yorke sat down for a two-hour conversation in London, discussing their first meeting in Rome, the challenges of artistic reinvention, and the psychological toll of fame. Yorke revealed he is working on a new solo album, while Styles discussed his recent experimental record. Both artists emphasized the importance of walking for creative inspiration and admitted to struggling with impostor syndrome despite their massive success.

Harry Styles Honors Thom Yorke at Ivors 2026, Shares Personal ‘Talk Show Host’ Memory
music4 months ago

Harry Styles Honors Thom Yorke at Ivors 2026, Shares Personal ‘Talk Show Host’ Memory

Harry Styles used the Ivors 2026 stage to praise Thom Yorke as Radiohead’s enduring influence, calling Yorke his favourite artist, and he reveals in a full speech that he once lost his virginity to the intro of Radiohead’s Talk Show Host; Yorke received the Academy Fellowship alongside George Michael, while Styles continues his Together, Together tour and promotes his fourth album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.

Flea's Jazz Awakening: A 63-Year-Old Rock Icon Delves into Trumpet Mastery
music6 months ago

Flea's Jazz Awakening: A 63-Year-Old Rock Icon Delves into Trumpet Mastery

Flea, the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist, fulfills a lifelong dream with Honora, a trumpet-led jazz record created after two years of daily practice and featuring collaborators like Thom Yorke and Nick Cave; the project blends originals and covers and signals a pivot from his rock career, reflecting Los Angeles' emerging jazz renaissance, all while he continues touring with the Chili Peppers.

Flea Unveils Debut Solo LP Honora, Yorke-Fronted Traffic Lights and Tour
music9 months ago

Flea Unveils Debut Solo LP Honora, Yorke-Fronted Traffic Lights and Tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his debut solo album, Honora, due March 27 on Nonesuch, featuring six originals and several covers with jazz/trumpet influences. Thom Yorke sings on the track Traffic Lights, and Flea will tour with the Honora Band in May, including a Webster Hall NYC show, with additional dates across the US and Europe and collaborators like Nick Cave, Mauro Refosco, and Josh Johnson listed among the contributors.

Flea Debuts Solo Jazz-Infused Album Honora, Unveils Traffic Lights with Thom Yorke
music9 months ago

Flea Debuts Solo Jazz-Infused Album Honora, Unveils Traffic Lights with Thom Yorke

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his first solo album, Honora, a jazz-infused project due March 27, 2026 on Nonesuch. The release features six originals plus covers, with Thom Yorke contributing to Traffic Lights (co-written with Josh Johnson) and other guests including Nick Cave; the band lineup includes Josh Johnson, Jeff Parker, Anna Butterss and Deantoni Parks. Flea also plans an international HONORA tour in May in select North American and European cities.

Thom Yorke Explains Radiohead's Seven-Year Live Hiatus
entertainment11 months ago

Thom Yorke Explains Radiohead's Seven-Year Live Hiatus

Radiohead ended a seven-year live performance hiatus in 2023, citing personal struggles and grief, particularly Thom Yorke's loss of his wife, as reasons for the break. The band is now touring again, but members have reflected on their emotional challenges and the impact of political controversies surrounding their stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.

"The Smile's 'Wall of Eyes': A Fascinating Departure from Radiohead"
music2 years ago

"The Smile's 'Wall of Eyes': A Fascinating Departure from Radiohead"

The Smile, a spinoff of Radiohead consisting of Jonny Greenwood, Tom Skinner, and Thom Yorke, has released its second studio album, "Wall of Eyes," which pushes further away from pop music. The album features elusive and complex compositions, with fragmentary and bleak lyrics delivered by Yorke's tormented voice. The band questions and undermines its grooves, allowing the music to emerge gradually before deflating or obscuring it in hazy productions. The album prioritizes atmosphere over legibility, with music that feels molten and improvisatory yet clearly premeditated, resembling film soundtracks in its amorphous and open-ended nature.

"The Smile's 'Wall of Eyes': Thom Yorke's Sonic Escape"
music2 years ago

"The Smile's 'Wall of Eyes': Thom Yorke's Sonic Escape"

Thom Yorke's new band, The Smile, featuring Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and drummer Tom Skinner, has released their second album, "Wall of Eyes." While the band showcases a distinct sound and direction, Yorke's unmistakable voice still draws comparisons to Radiohead, raising questions about his ability to escape his own musical legacy. Despite moments of innovation and distinction, The Smile's music often evokes familiar echoes of Yorke's past work, leaving the band in the shadow of Radiohead's monumental influence.