Thom Yorke Talks New Solo Album, Next Radiohead Tour, Music Industry Arseholes
Thom Yorke was honored at the Ivor Novello Awards and discussed his upcoming solo album and the music industry. He expressed concerns about the sustainability of the music industry and the treatment of new artists. Yorke also reflected on the overwhelming experience of Radiohead's recent tour in Europe.
- ▪Thom Yorke received an award at the Ivor Novello Awards, introduced by Harry Styles.
- ▪He is finishing a new solo album with producer Sam Petts-Davies, which he describes as different and fun.
- ▪Yorke criticized the music industry for its lack of support for new artists and unsustainable practices.
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| Original publisher | Stereogum |
| Canonical URL | https://stereogum.com/2499956/thom-yorke-talks-new-solo-album-next-radiohead-tour-music-industry-arseholes/news/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 21:18:09 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-22T21:32:03.027Z |
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