Since 2016, when Radiohead released his ninth album A Moon Shaped Poolfans’ interest in the new material is not waning. Unfortunately, Jonny Greenwood has now confirmed that the Oxfordshire band won’t be returning any time soon.
Their previous album, The King of Limbswas not greeted with enthusiasm as In Rainbowswhich made that A Moon Shaped Poolwith its lavish orchestration, is a real hit among fans. Highly praised, this album is often among the band’s best works.
Although fans enjoyed compilations like OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 2017 i Kid A Mnesiathe hope for a new studio release and concert announcements remained unfulfilled. Earlier in the year, Colin Greenwood sparked interest when he shared that the band had been rehearsing recently. At the Hay Festival, Querétaro revealed: “About two months ago we had rehearsals in London, playing old songs. It was really fun.”
However, his brother Jonny is in favor NME explained that nothing is planned for next year. He pointed out that all the band members are currently busy with individual projects and that the rehearsals were “spontaneous and fun”.
Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood are with the group The Smile just released a new album Cutoutswhich is their second album in 2024. This project, which features drummer Tom Skinner, began in 2018 and debuted with A Light For Attracting Attention in 2022.
Also, Jonny Greenwood continued to work on film scores, such as Phantom Thread, Spenceri The Power of the Dog. He is currently preparing to compose for Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film. Yorke also turned to soundtracks, such as Sighs i Confidence. A new challenge is the adaptation of the album Hail to the Thief for the theater, as part of the performance Hamlet Hail to the Thief.
Colin Greenwood will soon publish his photo book How to Disappear: A Photographic Portrait of Radioheadwhich will be released on October 15.
Source: balkanrock.com
