He’s ‘very proud’ of new song

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke has discussed their eagerly awaited new material.

As previously reported the frontman performed two new songs - ‘Videotape’ and ‘Down Is The New Up’ on the internet TV show fromthebasement.tv, which was launched last night (December 18).

On Radiohead’s official site Yorke wrote: “‘Videotape’ I was very proud of. And it doesn’t sound like the version that we are working on now…Which is even better…They are sketches obviously just me on the piano. Check it oot [sic].”

Yorke also said that the band were having a seasonal rest. He posted: “We are taking a break now, starting up again in Jan.

“Have a good Christmas everyone if you celebrate it that is, love peace and hope for the future.”

Thom Yorke is giving fans an early Christmas treat by serving up free downloads of exclusive remixes of two tracks taken from his solo album The Eraser.

Writing on his blogs, the Radiohead frontman said he is making available “The Clock” remixed by Surgeon, as well as mix of his latest single “Analyse”. The tracks will be available for a limited time, but Yorke has hinted more free downloads will be on the way in the future.

Yorke said: “For anyone who has heard ‘The Eraser’, there are some remixes coming. Yes. I got excited. I’ve been listening through. I mean. There’s some freaky s***.

“They may start appearing soon. Gradually. Briefly. Just a taste. And then gone.”

He added: “First there is Surgeon’s remix of ‘The Clock’. This was the one that made me think, we got to start getting these out. I was chuffed he wanted to do it as I think he is a MASTER.

Radiohead’s hit album ‘Kid A’ will be given a makeover by the Charity Symphony Orchestra in a live concert this coming weekend.

The show will take place next Sunday (December 17) at the Bancroft Great Hall. For those interested in attending, tickets cost £8, or for those with a student ID it’s a mere fiver, simply drop an email to charityso@hotmail.com for more information on the event.

Lou Reed, REM and Tom Waits are also involved

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is to appear on a charity album covering Neil Young’s 1970 classic ‘After the Gold Rush’.

The compilation is to raise funds for The Bridge School, a non-profit organisation dedicated to assisting individuals suffering from physical disabilities and speech impediments in achieving their maximum potential.

Since The Bridge School was founded 20 years ago by Young’s wife Pegi, acts such as Pearl Jam, Ryan Adams and Metallica have all performed at concerts to benefit the organisation.

The compilation, which will be called ‘The Bridge School’, was created with recordings from these live shows, and features additional luminaries as Lou Reed, REM and Tom Waits.

 Thom Yorke, The White Stripes and Kieran Hebden are all set to feature in a new online music series.

The artists will play intimate sets for From The Basement which will be available for download for £1.89 per video/track from December 18.

The first will star Thom Yorke performing songs from the new Radiohead album on the piano and Nigel Godrich helping out with the sound.

Kieren Hebden’s performance will see him collaborate with drummer Steve Reid.

The shows will have no host and no studio audience.

Speaking about the show Thom Yorke said: “From The Basement was exciting because it came from the desire to cut out the crap that lies between the music and the viewer.”

“To get plugged straight into the mains. No producer director egos messing it up. The highlight for me was listening to Kieran and Steve Reid jamming as the tape started rolling.”