Yesterday on the radio program Fresh Air, host Terry Gross interviewed Radiohead lead singer and songwriter Thom Yorke. He talks with Terry about his first solo release, "The Eraser," produced with Nigel Godrich and released this week.
Radiohead is my favorite band in the world, but I've been holding off on listening to Yorke's solo release. The conditions must be perfect. First I have to find a cold (it's 100 degrees here in LA) black cave (with excellent hi-fi) in the Karokorum (or Santa Monica, whatever) and hole up for a week listening to it. Savor the sound with no distractions, the way my dog does with newly acquired chew-toys.
link to Fresh Air interview, and Amazon link to "The Eraser."
Reader comment: Adam Adair says,
I wanted to point out that he will be interviewed and perform solo material (with Jonny Greenwood) on the Henry Rollins Show on IFC, airing July 15th. I believe this is his only TV interview so far (he has turned down Letterman, SNL, etc.). The folks at IFC have released a preview performance on YouTube (link) – looks like the show will be great!
Curt Gardner says,
Another online interview (with Yorke and Greenwood) from the Chicago boys at Sound Opinions: Link.
Update: Coolhunting has a great post today on a related jigsaw puzzle by artist Stanley Donwood, who did the cover art for "Eraser" and many Radiohead releases (thanks, Summer). We've covered Donwood's work here on BoingBoing before: Link.
