OK Podcast: The Radiohead Podcast

Join OK Podcast host Sean Perrin ( www.seanperrin.com ) and Dallon Weekes of I Don't Know How But They Found Me (iDKHOW), formerly of Panic! At The Disco, for a conversation about how Radiohead influenced his new Album "Gloom Division" which is out February 23, 2024. They discuss his musical process, upcoming tour, songs on the upcoming album, and he shares valuable advise for those looking to lau...

On today's episode of the show I'm joined by Juno award-winning jazz drummer Ernesto Cervini. We discuss what it's like arranging and performing Radiohead covers for jazz ensemble, and what it's like being drummer for Toronto's "Idioteque" Radiohead tribute band. Go to https://www.bovedainc.com and save 10% on your purchase with code OKPODCAST Thank you for watching OK Podcast! Contact me at hello...

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A while back I had the chance to talk with Zach and Walker Glenn who host another Radiohead podcast called "Idiotalk." We discussed my Radiohead story, why I love Kid A, and why I'm not the biggest fan of In Rainbows. If you haven't checked out their program, I highly suggest it. It's a lot of fun and they've managed to pull off combining serious talk about the band with super hilarious conversati...

On today's episode I speak with Clive Deamer who is Radiohead's second and touring drummer. He's also played with Portishead, Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin), Jeff Beck and many others. He shares why it's important to play quietly to be heard better in the studio, how to find your sound as a modern drummer, and, of course, there's plenty of discussion about Radiohead and Portishead all throughout. You...

On today's episode of the show I speak with Christopher O'Riley, who is an esteemed classical pianist best known to Radiohead fans for having released two full albums of Radiohead transcriptions called True Love Waits and Hold me to this. We discuss how his arrangements came to be, how they have helped build bridges in both directions between the classical music and rock music realm, and some of t...

On today's episode of the show I chat with listener Zach Glenn about the then unreleased Kid A Mnesia double album, why Zach's favourite album is Hail to the Theif, and why I am (rather controversially) not a huge fan of In Rainbows. We also chat about Radiohead's use of "negative harmony" and how it's possible they innovated so much during their career. Zach is starting his own Radiohead podcast...

On today's episode of the show I chat with listener David McShea about his love of Radiohead's music, concerts he attended, and how one of these concerts lead to him winning not only front row tickets, but also an exclusive chance to interview the band.

On today's episode of the program I share how I discovered Radiohead, and why I fell in love with their music to the extent that I did. If you enjoyed this episode and want me to do more like it, please send me an email with your question at hello@okpodcast.com Subscribe and Support: https://patreon.com/okpodcast

Today's special guest is Sequoia Sounds who is another creative YouTuber who creates stunning renditions of Radiohead songs including some you might now expect for solo piano, like There There and Burn The Witch. We discuss how he creates such rich textures in his music by creating the illusion of a third hand, which songs are coming up next, and some other material that really motivates him as a...

Today's special guest is Joe Edelmann who creates note-perfect renditions of Radiohead songs on YouTube. We discuss how he picks songs to cover, his working methods, and his advice for other players looking to cover Radiohead songs. We also dive into some analysis of the band's music as a whole, and discuss a shared concert experience at Osheaga in Montreal in 2016. In the extended Patreon edition...

In today's episode of the show I speak with Joshua Piper who is the pianist behind the HeavyPiano YouTube Channel and a professional musician in Austin, Texas. We delve deep into his creative process, and he even plays some piano for us live on the air with excerpts from No Surprises, Exit Music (For a Film), and Motion Picture Soundtrack.

In today's episode of the podcast I'm joined by Alan Cross, who is a self-defined "Professional Music Geek," the host of The Ongoing History of New Music radio program, and author of The Secret History of Radiohead. We discuss Alan's view of Radiohead's career from the perspective of a radio broadcaster, how streaming is killing the music industry, and why the modern "song economy" means truly inn...

In today's episode I discuss what it was like meeting Thom Yorke in October 2019, share some information about upcoming guests, outline some of the challenges faced as a podcaster about Radiohead, and how you can help me develop great new content. OK Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get a free trial today by signing up at https://okpodcast.com/audible . You can support the show directly at ht...

Today on the program my guest is Phil Rose who is an international speaker and author who has taught at a number of Canadian universities. He's the author of a new book called "Radiohead: Music for a Global Future." We discuss his book, how historical events influence the band and their music, and why it's important to analyze a song's lyrics even if they seem abstract or the associations are not...

Steve Hackman is the musical mind behind the compelling production Brahms Vs. Radiohead which fuses together Brahms' First Symphony with Radiohead's seminal album OK Computer. We discuss the vision behind the project, Steve's passion for both classical and popular music, and how it's helping not only bridge the gap between musical generations and expose new audiences to the orchestra, but how it b...

Robert Jonas has seen Radiohead a whopping 28 times dating all the way back to 1993. We discuss some of his favorite concert moments over the years, why Thom Yorke dragged him onto a tour bus over a T-shirt, a hand written letter Robert received from Thom during The Bends sessions, and some tips on attending shows yourself. Near the end of the episode we go into the weeds and discuss the state of...

Steve Hamilton performed Saxophone on Radiohead's multi-platinum album, Kid A. We dive deep into what it was like recording and performing The National Anthem with the members Radiohead, and other elements of Steve's career such as being a touring professional saxophone player, and scoring for film. This musically-dense episode is sure to be a favorite of any serious fan.   Show notes: http://okpo...

Most fans would agree that OK Computer and beyond represents the band's best work, but have you ever stopped to consider why this is from a musical perspective? Today on the podcast I'm joined by Brad Osborn, who is the author of a book called "Everything In Its Right Place: Analyzing Radiohead." We discuss the band's creative use of song forms, musical timbres, and, most interestingly how they ch...

If you've ever tried to learn a Radiohead song on Guitar, you probably learned it on YouTube, and probably from Warren Lain's YouTube channel called "Warren Music." Warren has over 30 thousand subscribers, but is perhaps best known for his viral analysis of Videotape that received over 5 million veiws. Today, we get to know a little about Warren's musical upbringing, which includes a degree in eth...

Hi I'm Sean Perrin, host of OK Podcast, the show where i dive deep into the musical and cultural impact of the world's greatest band, Radiohead. I'll be speaking with authors, intellectuals, musicians, and even everyday fans about what the band's music means to them, as well as its importance on the international stage. Hopefully will one day even feature members of the band on the show. Free Edit...