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A podcast that unlocks the alchemy of Radiohead — one song, music video, or live performance at a time. In each episode we will interview a...
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A podcast that unlocks the alchemy of Radiohead — one song, music video, or live performance at a time. In each episode we will interview a critic, musicologist, musician, director, or other...
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12 episodes"Daydreaming" / Radiohead Come Full Circle
From the beginning, Radiohead kept their focus on the future. When critics heralded OK Computer as the savior of rock, Radiohead renounced t...
Sonic Allusions in "Idioteque" and "Pyramid Song"
After the wild success of OK Computer, Radiohead was under immense pressure from critics and fans to provide a worthy follow-up. Several hop...
"Nude" / A 10-Year Evolution
Whether they know it or not, fans who attend Radiohead performances are witnessing music history as it is being written. And I’m not just sa...
Between the Lines: Analyzing Radiohead's Lyrics
Understanding Radiohead's lyrics is a common complaint for first-time listeners. It almost makes me wonder if “Creep” was such a hit because...
In Defense of "The King of Limbs"
After the tremendous success of In Rainbows, Radiohead fans expected an explosive follow-up record. Instead, they received 37 minutes—the ba...
How Radiohead Bridges Genres / Q&A with Christopher O'Riley
In our second episode we learned about the various timbres Radiohead uses to craft a unique sonic landscape. From the chunky guitar of “Cree...
"Paranoid Android" / OK Some Humor
With a few exceptions, like “Lotus Flower” or “15 Step," all Radiohead songs are a bit sad in their own way. But that’s not to say that they...
On the Origin of Radiohead
Today’s episode isn’t about a specific song. But it does serve as a belated preface to the theme of our first season: Radiohead and the pres...
"Like Spinning Plates" / The Science of Radiohead
“Like Spinning Plates” may be one of the most experimental tracks Radiohead has produced. It appears near the end of their fifth studio albu...
"Creep" / What Might Have Been
To discuss the evolution of Radiohead, we must contend with their first hit-single, “Creep.” It was the song that catapulted them to stardom...
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A podcast that unlocks the alchemy of Radiohead — one song, music video, or live performance at a time.