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Philip Selway Stretches the Canvas Wide for ‘Strange Dance’

Philip Selway Stretches the Canvas Wide for ‘Strange Dance’

Philip Selway makes up for what he lacks in melodic strengths with little hooks, and he’s the Radiohead member to sound the least like them when solo.

Between the Grooves of Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’

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.

Radiohead Became Worldwide Rock Stars 25 Years Ago With ‘OK Computer’

Radiohead Became Worldwide Rock Stars 25 Years Ago With ‘OK Computer’

The Bends hinted at Radiohead’s potential, but OK Computer allowed Radiohead the freedom to experiment and started their progression to forward-looking music.

The Smile’s ‘A Light for Attracting Attention’ Possesses Great Musical Depth and Shading

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

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 35 Best Album Re-Issues of 2021

The 35 Best Album Re-Issues of 2021

The year gave us spectacular album re-issues spanning rock legends, foundational R&B/soul artists, classic pop, post-punk, alternative rock and so much more.

Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier on Making a Joyful Noise in Dreadful Times

Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier on Making a Joyful Noise in Dreadful Times

Deerhoof’s Greg Saunier, the hyper-expressive drummer, reflects on the band’s longevity, new LP, and the possibility of making a better world.

‘Amnesiac’ Remains Radiohead’s Freest Record 20 Years Later

‘Amnesiac’ Remains Radiohead’s Freest Record 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago, Radiohead stepped back on Amnesiac, deconstructing their trajectory and tinkering around the edges of their sonic universe.

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 20 – 1

The 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s: 20 – 1

The fifth and final part of the 100 Greatest Alternative Singles of the ’90s, includes Portishead, Blur, Björk, R.E.M., Nine Inch Nails, and more.

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.

The Annotated Guide to the Music Videos of Radiohead’s ‘The Bends’

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’s ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’ Separated at Birth

Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’ Separated at Birth

Radiohead recorded them at the same time, and the songs came from the same creative place. They even share a song between them. So why is Amnesiac dwarfed by the shadow of Kid A?