The Smile Prioritize Grace and Restraint on ‘Wall of Eyes’
The Smile’s second record jettisons the post-punk energy of their debut in favor of a cohesive statement that’s glacially paced and texturally dense.
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Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood Bridge Cultural, Musical Gaps on Stunning ‘Jarak Qaribak’
Israeli musician Dudu Tassa and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood join forces with various vocalists for a fresh, inspiring interpretation of Middle Eastern music.
The Smile’s American Tour Rolls on Through New York City
For the Smile, Sons of Kemet’s Tom Skinner provides a deeper London jazz groove to lock into while the Radiohead side offer moody rock elements.
Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’
PopMatters takes a deep dive into Radiohead’s first musically important album, The Bends, where the group’s experimental inclinations initially took flight.
The Smile’s ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’ Possesses Great Musical Depth and Shading
The Smile aren’t a full-on syncretism of Radiohead and Sons of Kemet, but A Light for Attracting Attention proves that it needn’t be.
Discovering the Sounds of London’s New Jazz
These London jazz musicians are all relatively young and just as anxious to embrace all subgenres of jazz, soul, and funk as they are resistant to the rules of the old guard.
The Annotated Guide to the Music Videos of Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’
With The Bends Radiohead left an impressive music video legacy, one that would extend to later masterpieces such as OK Computer.
Radiohead Dive Deep into the Pool at the Garden
Catching the first two Radiohead shows in New York City practically makes attending the last two essential.
Jonny Greenwood Creates His Best Soundtrack Yet With ‘Phantom Thread’
Jonny Greenwood's Oscar-nominated score for Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread is his strongest yet, and an integral character driving the tension of the film and its intense love story.
Radiohead’s Sublime Return to New York City (MSG Photos)
Radiohead performed "Creep" in New York City for a lucky 15,000 people (give or take).
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and the Rajasthan Express: Junun
Junun is proof that any amount of common ground, no matter how small, can still helps ideas take flight.
The Leap: The Universe of Difference Between ‘Pablo Honey’ and ‘The Bends’
In jumping forward from the lackluster Pablo Honey, Radiohead finally started becoming the Radiohead that is idolized today.