Radiohead Heads Radio

Summer’s here and the time is right for some outdoor music. We saw the Smile at a tennis court in Queens and we brought along our friend and confirmed millennial, Eddie Hernandez. Together we geek out on the Smile’s tight set and which moments truly blew us away. Also, we chat about what rockstar stuff Colin is up to, a new pop song that suspiciously sounds like Radiohead, Phil’s reinterpretation...

Twenty years ago Radiohead released their lengthy fifth album and we want to celebrate it in all its chaotic glory! We reminisce about Hail to the Thief’s release in 2003 and how its themes resonante still today. Plus we compare Thom’s alternate playlist to the official release. We also discuss at length Jarak Qaribak, Jonny Greenwood’s fantastic collab with Dudu Tassa. As always the newspile is e...

We’ve got a jam-packed new episode with a newspile that is huge and all over the place. We chat about Radiohead’s music showing up yet again in all movies, trailers, and tv shows (YELLOWJACKET SPOILERS at 5:40-12:00), Ed’s recent recording updates, a couple more pleasant interviews with Phil, some new and unlikely collabs with musicians AND food, and Thom’s son Noah addressing being a nepo baby. A...

It’s time to discuss our favorite gentleman drummer, Phil Selway. His new album, Strange Dance, has arrived and we give our thoughts on it. Did we like it? How does it compare to his other albums? Is he singing about a breakup? Plus, we chat about Phil’s many interviews where he talks about his first instrument, why Meeting People is Easy isn’t accurate, and the review that still hurts so many yea...

So much is going on with the Radiohead lads that we had to do a full-on newspile episode! We talk about Phil’s two connected music videos from his forthcoming solo album, plus his many fascinating interviews. We also cover the news about the Smile’s upcoming North American tour, their Tiny Desk and KEXP performances, and their clothing choices. In addition, we discuss the amazing Mario 64 renditio...

It may be a new year but we’re not done with 2022! We recap the Smile’s North American tour and go over more new songs, highlights, and some strange moments. We also talk about our favorite music from the year that isn’t the Smile and our predictions for 2023. Plus, we dig through the ole newspile and discuss Colin playing bass for Nick Cave, Thom’s new, moody Sonos mix, and Radiohead’s music show...

The Smile’s North American tour is finally happening and we were lucky enough to nab tickets! We divided and conquered two different nights, so in this episode we compare our concert experiences with each other. Who got to hear more songs? Who was feet away from Thom, Jonny, and Tom? Who almost witnessed a bro fight? We go through both of the setlists, discuss the highlights and breakdowns, and re...

Halloween is upon us, so we decided to try out a spooky movie sync: the 2018 eerie sci-fi thriller Annihilation and the Smile’s debut album. The results were uncanny and sometimes astonishing! We also sift through the ole news pile and chat about Radiohead on Pitchfork’s latest Best of the 90s lists, Ed’s awkward post about Queen Elizabeth, Thom’s moody new Sonos mix, and an exceptional Creep cove...

It’s summertime so you know what that means...more the Smile! We discuss their European tour and the many new and exciting songs they debuted. We also chat about Ed’s fantastic interview with Shaun Keaveny where he talks about his role in Radiohead, his first dream festival line-up and Radiohead’s uncertain future. Are they done? Will they announce their retirement or go quietly into the night? Wi...

It’s OK Computer’s 25th birthday so it’s time to party like it’s 1997! We eagerly dive into the various retrospectives releases for the occasion, including an illuminating track-by-track breakdown with Nigel for BBC Radio 6 Music, and we finally settle the debate of whether or not OK Computer is a concept album (spoiler: it’s not). We also cover all the latest news about The Smile, including ANOTH...

It has arrived: our 50th episode! Oh, and also The Smile’s debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention. We’re very excited to discuss the record, the intriguing new music videos, the start of their European tour, and why The Smile ISN’T Radiohead. Plus, we chat about Thom and Stanley’s creepy drawings exhibit, Thom’s slightly less anxious Sonos playlist, and what the rest of the Radiohead boys a...

We’ve dug our way out of the ever-growing news pile to bring you another the-Smile-filled episode. We give our thoughts on the album cover art, tracklist, and the wildly different music videos. Plus, we dissect Thom and Jonny’s amusing interview on the Smartless podcast and Thom’s fantastic semi-acoustic solo show in the Swiss alps. We also jam down to another Jonny Jamboree with award disappointm...

It’s our first episode of 2022 and it is packed with New Year’s goodies! We are pumped after watching The Smile's livestreamed performances in the round. From Thom’s hair to spooky synths to Jonny’s showboating, there is plenty to talk about. Also, we squeeze more out of the Kid A Mnesia reissue with Fear Stalks the Land and the ginormous art book. Plus, we discuss Radiohead donating to another ch...

Put on your explorer hats, because we’re finally diving into the mesmerizing and surreal (and free) Kid A Mnesia Exhibition. And we’re not doing it alone, we’re bringing along our gamer friend and returning guest Jay Schmidt! We discuss our initial expectations, our favorite moments, and the history of band-centric video games. Is it a game? Does it make sense? Time will tell!

The year is almost over, so get ready for an extended Jonny Jamboree! SPOILER ALERT: We watched both of the films that Jonny scored and have a lot to say; from the frenzied and divisive jazz fantasia of Spencer to the moody, evocative string landscape of The Power of the Dog. Plus, we chat about Ed selling his guitar for charity, Thom’s anxious new Sonos playlist, The Smile’s surprise Instagram Li...

After years of waiting...something came! It’s finally here—the Kid A Mnesia reissue—and we have lots to say about it. We welcome friend of the show and three-peat guest Steve Ward to explore the fever dream that is the third disc and all the moments that made our jaws drop. Also, we discuss the new “video game” footage, a very special vintage Radiohead tv performance, more Jonny Jamboree, and an i...

It’s officially spooky season and we’re here with many delicious treats! For our third installment of examining Radiohead music in film and tv, we’re focusing on the spooky, mysterious, and dark moments (spoiler alert: pretty much anytime you hear a Radiohead song in anything). Which tv shows and movies make fine use of Radiohead tunes and which ones land with a dud? Also, we dig through the enorm...

The hype train has finally entered the station! We are very excited to talk about the now very real Kid A Mnesia reissue in all its different forms and the astonishing new/old song they released. Plus, we geek out about the newly announced Radiohead video game! We also sift through the ole newspile with Jonny’s upcoming movie scores and his love for chickens, Thom’s eclectic new Sonos playlist, an...

It’s time for a very special episode of Radiohead Heads Radio! We’re recording in person for the first time in over a year and celebrating Amnesiac’s 20th birthday. With the Kid Amnesiac reissue finally (somewhat) confirmed we speculate about what would make for a solid reissue of those classic albums. We also break down Thom and Jonny’s post-punk sidepiece, the Smile. Lots of bangers with some fu...

Step onboard the hype train and put on your tinfoil hats because things are a-stirring in Radioheadland! We dive real deep into what all these mysterious TikToks could possibly mean: New album? Kid Amnesiac anniversary box set? Or just trolling? The evidence points in many interesting directions. Also, the regular newspile is filled with all sorts of goodies. Ed’s charming chat with Phil “Mad Dog”...

Rejoice, for it is a new year, and the 10th anniversary of the most mysterious, controversial, and misunderstood Radiohead album! We trudge through the many interesting takes on what makes the King of Limbs great and what makes it...not great? We also take on the ever-growing newspile including some nostalgic auction items, Jonny’s upcoming film scores, and Thom’s eclectic playlists. Plus we play...

This incomparable year is finally coming to an end, and we take a wary look back at it as we sift through the ever-growing newspile and talk about our favorite music of 2020. We chat about Thom’s new collab with his old buddies Burial and Four Tet, Jonny's growing collection of awards, Ed’s In Isolation videos, and even more Radiohead covers. And hey, where’s the Kid Amnesiac reissue?! Maybe it'll...

We’re back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of everyone’s favorite turn of the millenium masterpiece: Kid A! We scour through countless articles with takes both hot and cold about Radiohead’s fourth record and dive deep into Steven Hyden’s excellent new book, THIS ISN'T HAPPENING: RADIOHEAD'S "KID A" AND THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY. Along the way we give some recommendations on things to wa...

We’ve crawled out of our quarantine holes to bring you the Ed-centric episode you’ve all been waiting for! Ed released his very first solo album, Earth, and we gave it half a dozen spins so we can tell you which songs are summer anthems and which songs are ethereal stoner jams. We also dig through all of Ed’s recent interviews for all the juicy tidbits like how Ed and Thom met and who’s the “band...

Our first episode of the year is here and there is much to talk about! Radiohead has opened the doors to their very own Public Library filled to the brim with exciting treasures. We dig through puzzling webcasts of yesteryear, a plethora of fantastic concert videos and tv appearances, wild stories in newsletters from the 90s, and never before seen artwork. We also had a great time vibing with Ed a...